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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - May 2003

Super Middleweight rankings for May 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2003WBOMay 2003RINGMay 2003
🏆Sven OttkeNEW
Super Champion
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
Vacant
1Antwun EcholsMger Mkrtchyan+13Sven Ottke
2Anthony MundineCharles BrewerJoe Calzaghe
3Mads Larsen+1Mario VeitAntwun Echols
4Mikkel Kessler+1Mads LarsenMarkus Beyer
5Eric LucasNEWKabary Salem+1Eric Lucas
6Danilo HausslerSyd Vanderpool-1Byron Mitchell
7Byron Mitchell-7Mikkel Kessler+1Charles Brewer
8Thomas Tate-1Danilo Haussler-1Mads Larsen
9Brian MageeNEWByron MitchellAnthony Mundine
10Francisco MoraNEWEric LucasManny Siaca
11Charles BrewerFreeman Barr-10
12Syd Vanderpool-2Willie Stewart
13Mger MkrtchyanNEWJeff LacyNEW
14Mario Veit-1Henry Porras-1
15Jeff Lacy-1Rudy Markussen

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Sven Ottke

Entered the top 10

  • Eric LucasEnters at #5
  • Brian MageeInto the top 10 at #9
  • Francisco MoraNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • David StariePreviously held #3
  • Markus BeyerWas #8 last month
  • Nordin Ben SalahLast ranked #9
  • Syd VanderpoolCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Mads LarsenClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Mikkel KesslerClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Syd VanderpoolFrom #10 to #12
    -2
  • Thomas TateDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Mario VeitFrom #13 to #14
    -1

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Mger MkrtchyanNow #1 (was #14)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Freeman BarrJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Mger MkrtchyanImproved from #14 to #1
    +13
  • Kabary SalemClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Mikkel KesslerFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Freeman BarrDropped from #1 to #11
    -10
  • Syd VanderpoolSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Danilo HausslerFrom #7 to #8
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.