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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - May 2002

Super Middleweight rankings for May 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2002WBOMay 2002RINGMay 2002
🏆
Vacant
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
Vacant
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
1Mehdi SahnouneFreeman BarrJoe Calzaghe+1
2Thomas TateMiguel JimenezSven Ottke-1
3David StarieAntwun EcholsByron Mitchell
4Antwun EcholsDanilo HausslerAntwun Echols
5Andrei ShkalikovThomas TateThomas Tate+1
6Mikkel KesslerMario Veit+2Charles Brewer-1
7Danilo HausslerJuergen Braehmer+3Eric Lucas
8Markus BeyerOmar Sheika-1Mads Larsen
9Manuel Siaca+2Mikkel KesslerManny Siaca
10Julio Cesar GreenScott PembertonNEWMarkus Beyer
11Omar Sheika-2Syd Vanderpool
12Anthony MundineNEWCharles Brewer-6
13Zafarou Ballogou-1Willie Stewart
14Nordin Ben SalahMehdi Sahnoune-2
15Juergen BraehmerDavid Starie-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2002

WBAMay 2002 vs April 2002

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Byron Mitchell)

Entered the top 10

  • Manuel SiacaPreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Omar SheikaDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Manuel SiacaNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Omar SheikaSlipped from #9 to #11
    -2
  • Zafarou BallogouDown one place to #13
    -1

WBOMay 2002 vs April 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Scott PembertonNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Charles BrewerDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Juergen BraehmerUp 3 places to #7
    +3
  • Mario VeitNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Charles BrewerDropped from #6 to #12
    -6
  • Mehdi SahnouneDown to #14 from #12
    -2
  • Omar SheikaDown one place to #8
    -1

RINGMay 2002 vs April 2002

Biggest risers

  • Joe CalzagheClimbed a place to #1
    +1
  • Thomas TateUp one spot to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Sven OttkeFrom #1 to #2
    -1
  • Charles BrewerFrom #5 to #6
    -1

About the Super Middleweight Division

Weight Limit: 160-168 lbs (72.6-76.2 kg)

Super Middleweight, established in 1984, is a relatively modern division that has become one of boxing's most competitive weight classes. The division features fighters who combine middleweight speed with near-light heavyweight power.

Division Characteristics

Super Middleweights are known for their versatility - they can box technically, brawl, and everything in between. The division often produces exciting, competitive fights.

Notable Facts

The Super Middleweight division gained significant attention with the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament, which brought together the best fighters in the division for a round-robin competition.

Historical Context

Created to bridge the gap between Middleweight and Light Heavyweight, Super Middleweight has evolved into a highly respected division with a strong talent pool.

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