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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - November 2001

Super Middleweight rankings for November 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2001WBONovember 2001RINGNovember 2001
🏆
Vacant
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
1
Vacant
Freeman BarrSven Ottke
2Andrei ShkalikovMiguel JimenezJoe Calzaghe
3Thomas TateDanilo HausslerByron Mitchell
4David StarieThomas Tate+2Antwun Echols
5Dana RosenblattAntwun Echols+4Charles Brewer
6Julio Cesar GreenNEWOmar Sheika+1Thomas Tate
7Manuel Siaca-1Charles Brewer+3Eric Lucas
8Mehdi SahnouneNEWMads Larsen+3Dingaan Thobela
9Rudy Markussen-2Syd VanderpoolNEWMads Larsen
10Omar Sheika-2Mario Veit+2Manny Siaca
11Mikkel Kessler-2Richie Woodhall-3
12Danilo Haussler-2Dana Rosenblatt-7
13Markus Beyer-2Sam Hill+1
14Charles Brewer-2Richard GrantNEW
15Antwun Echols-2Willie StewartNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 2001

WBANovember 2001 vs October 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Julio Cesar GreenNow ranked #6
  • Mehdi SahnouneInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mikkel KesslerDropped to #11
  • Danilo HausslerNow ranked #12

Biggest fallers

  • Rudy MarkussenNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    -2
  • Omar SheikaNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    -2
  • Mikkel KesslerFrom #9 to #11
    -2

WBONovember 2001 vs October 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Mads LarsenClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • Syd VanderpoolEnters at #9
  • Mario VeitJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • James ButlerOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • Dana RosenblattFell to #12
  • Richie WoodhallNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Antwun EcholsJumped from #9 to #5
    +4
  • Charles BrewerJumped from #10 to #7
    +3
  • Mads LarsenImproved from #11 to #8
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Dana RosenblattDown 7 places to #12
    -7
  • Richie WoodhallNow #11 after being #8 last month
    -3

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.