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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — May 2021

Official Super Middleweight rankings for May 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFMay 2021WBOMay 2021
🏆Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Super Champion
Not available for May 2021
United States flagCaleb Plant
Champion
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Super Champion
🏆Cuba flagDavid Morrell
World Champion

1Kazakhstan flagAidos Yerbossynuly
Vacant
United Kingdom flagZach Parker
2United States flagDavid Benavidez
Vacant
United States flagDaniel Jacobs
3United Kingdom flagJohn Ryder▲+3Russia flagEvgeny ShvedenkoCanada flagDavid Lemieux
4Canada flagDavid Lemieux▼-1Kazakhstan flagAidos YerbossynulyKazakhstan flagAidos Yerbossynuly
5United States flagDaniel Jacobs▼-1Venezuela flagJose UzcateguiRussia flagAslambek Idigov
6Puerto Rico flagEdgar Berlanga▼-1
Vacant
Canada flagErik Bazinyan
7Uzbekistan flagBektemir MelikuzievUnited States flagDaniel JacobsUnited States flagEdgar Berlanga▲+1
8France flagKevin Lele SadjoRussia flagVladimir ShishkinUnited Kingdom flagBilly Joe Saunders
9United Kingdom flagCallum SmithUnited States flagCaleb TruaxUnited States flagSteven Nelson▼-2
10United States flagAnthony DirrellUnited States flagAnthony DirrellRussia flagFedor Chudinov▼-1
11Guyana flagLennox AllenItaly flagDaniele ScardinaUnited Kingdom flagLerrone Richards▼-1
12Russia flagVladimir ShishkinEcuador flagCarlos GongoraHungary flagIstvan Szili▼-1
13Venezuela flagDervin ColinaUnited Kingdom flagZach ParkerItaly flagDaniele Scardina
14United States flagAlantez FoxNEWRussia flagAslambek IdigovUnited Kingdom flagJohn Ryder
15Mexico flagMario Abel CazaresUnited States flagAlantez FoxRussia flagVladimir Shishkin

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 April 2021

WBAMay 2021 vs April 2021

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    John RyderUp 3 places to #3
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    David LemieuxFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Daniel JacobsSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • PR flag
    Edgar BerlangaSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2021 vs April 2021

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Mexico flagSaul Alvarez(previously United Kingdom flagBilly Joe Saunders)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lerrone RichardsNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Edgar BerlangaUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Steven NelsonFrom #7 to #9
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Fedor ChudinovDown one place to #10
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Lerrone RichardsFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1