Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — May 2004

Official Super Middleweight rankings for May 2004.

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 2004WBCIBFWBOMay 2004
🏆Puerto Rico flagManuel Siaca
World Champion
Not available for May 2004
Not available for May 2004
Germany flagFelix Sturm
Champion

1Denmark flagMads LarsenUnited States flagOscar De La HoyaNEW
2Australia flagAnthony MundineItaly flagCristian SanaviaNEW
3Denmark flagMikkel KesslerGermany flagBert SchenkNEW
4United States flagJeff LacyNigeria flagKingsley IkekeNEW
5United States flagAntwun EcholsUnited States flagJermain TaylorNEW
6United States flagByron MitchellArgentina flagHector Javier VelazcoNEW
7Country flagBrian MageeArgentina flagMariano CarreraNEW
8Germany flagDanilo HausslerUnited States flagAaron MitchellNEW
9Netherlands flagNordin Ben SalahNetherlands flagRaymond JovalNEW
10Canada flagSyd VanderpoolUnited States flagKelly PavlikNEW
11United States flagCharles BrewerColombia flagEpifanio MendozaNEW
12France flagJackson Chanet▲+1United Kingdom flagHoward EastmanNEW
13United Kingdom flagRobin Reid▲+1Argentina flagMarcos DiazNEW
14Ukraine flagVitaly Tsypko▲+1United States flagDerrell ColeyNEW
15France flagJean Paul MendyNEWKenya flagEvans Oure AshiraNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

Report an error

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.

Keep exploring

🏆World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

📈Ranking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

📆Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

🔤Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

🥊Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

🏛️Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

🔍Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since April 2004

WBAMay 2004 vs April 2004

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Jackson ChanetUp one spot to #12
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Robin ReidClimbed a place to #13
    ▲+1
  • UA flag
    Vitaly TsypkoUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1

WBOMay 2004 vs April 2004

🏆

There is a new Champion: Germany flagFelix Sturm(previously United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Oscar De La HoyaInto the top 10 at #1
  • IT flag
    Cristian SanaviaNow in the top 10 at #2
  • DE flag
    Bert SchenkInto the top 10 at #3
  • NG flag
    Kingsley IkekeNow in the top 10 at #4
  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorNow ranked #5
  • AR flag
    Hector Javier VelazcoNow in the top 10 at #6
  • AR flag
    Mariano CarreraNow in the top 10 at #7
  • US flag
    Aaron MitchellEnters at #8
  • NL flag
    Raymond JovalNow in the top 10 at #9
  • US flag
    Kelly PavlikEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Charles BrewerPreviously held #1
  • DE flag
    Mario VeitLast ranked #2
  • EG flag
    Kabary SalemLast ranked #3
  • US flag
    Jeff LacyWas #4 last month
  • DK flag
    Mikkel KesslerWas #5 last month
  • DK flag
    Rudy MarkussenPreviously held #6
  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • AM flag
    Mger MkrtchyanPreviously held #8
  • MX flag
    Librado AndradeLast ranked #9
  • PA flag
    Tito MendozaLast ranked #10