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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — November 2001

Official Super Middleweight rankings for November 2001.

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
RankWBANovember 2001WBCIBFWBONovember 2001
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Vacant
Not available for November 2001
Not available for November 2001
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Champion
🏆United States flagByron Mitchell
World Champion

1
Vacant
Bahamas flagFreeman Barr
2Russia flagAndrei ShkalikovPuerto Rico flagMiguel Jimenez
3United States flagThomas TateGermany flagDanilo Haussler
4United Kingdom flagDavid StarieUnited States flagThomas Tate▲+2
5United States flagDana RosenblattUnited States flagAntwun Echols▲+4
6Dominican Republic flagJulio C GreenNEWUnited States flagOmar Sheika▲+1
7Puerto Rico flagManuel Siaca▼-1United States flagCharles Brewer▲+3
8France flagMehdi SahnouneNEWDenmark flagMads Larsen▲+3
9Denmark flagRudy Markussen▼-2Canada flagSyd VanderpoolNEW
10United States flagOmar Sheika▼-2Germany flagMario Veit▲+2
11Denmark flagMikkel Kessler▼-2United Kingdom flagRichie Woodhall▼-3
12Germany flagDanilo Haussler▼-2United States flagDana Rosenblatt▼-7
13Germany flagMarkus Beyer▼-2United States flagSam Hill▲+1
14United States flagCharles Brewer▼-2United States flagRichard GrantNEW
15United States flagAntwun Echols▼-2United States flagWillie StewartNEW

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 October 2001

WBANovember 2001 vs October 2001

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Julio C GreenNow ranked #6
  • FR flag
    Mehdi SahnouneInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Mikkel KesslerDropped to #11
  • DE flag
    Danilo HausslerNow ranked #12

Biggest fallers

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

WBONovember 2001 vs October 2001

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Dana RosenblattDown 7 places to #12
    ▼-7
  • GB flag
    Richie WoodhallNow #11 after #8 last month
    ▼-3