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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — May 2003

Official Super Middleweight rankings for May 2003.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2003WBCIBFWBOMay 2003
🏆Germany flagSven Ottke
Super Champion
Not available for May 2003
Not available for May 2003
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Champion

1United States flagAntwun EcholsArmenia flagMger Mkrtchyan▲+13
2Australia flagAnthony MundineUnited States flagCharles Brewer
3Denmark flagMads Larsen▲+1Germany flagMario Veit
4Denmark flagMikkel Kessler▲+1Denmark flagMads Larsen
5Canada flagEric LucasNEWEgypt flagKabary Salem▲+1
6Germany flagDanilo HausslerCanada flagSyd Vanderpool▼-1
7United States flagByron MitchellDenmark flagMikkel Kessler▲+1
8United States flagThomas Tate▼-1Germany flagDanilo Haussler▼-1
9Country flagBrian MageeNEWUnited States flagByron Mitchell
10Country flagFrancisco MoraNEWCanada flagEric Lucas
11United States flagCharles BrewerBahamas flagFreeman Barr▼-10
12Canada flagSyd Vanderpool▼-2United States flagWillie Stewart
13Armenia flagMger MkrtchyanNEWUnited States flagJeff LacyNEW
14Germany flagMario Veit▼-1Costa Rica flagHenry Porras▼-1
15United States flagJeff Lacy▼-1Denmark flagRudy Markussen

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Germany flagSven Ottke(previously United States flagByron Mitchell)

Entered the top 10

  • CA flag
    Eric LucasEnters at #5
  • IE flag
    Brian MageeInto the top 10 at #9
  • AR flag
    Francisco MoraNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    Syd VanderpoolFrom #10 to #12
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Thomas TateDown one place to #8
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Mario VeitFrom #13 to #14
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

  • AM flag
    Mger MkrtchyanNow #1 (was #14)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • BS flag
    Freeman BarrJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • AM flag
    Mger MkrtchyanImproved from #14 to #1
    ▲+13
  • EG flag
    Kabary SalemClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • DK flag
    Mikkel KesslerFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • BS flag
    Freeman BarrDropped from #1 to #11
    ▼-10
  • CA flag
    Syd VanderpoolSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Danilo HausslerFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1