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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — November 2002

Official Super Middleweight rankings for November 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBONovember 2002
🏆United States flagByron Mitchell
World Champion
Not available for November 2002
Not available for November 2002
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Champion

1
Vacant
Bahamas flagFreeman Barr
2United States flagAntwun EcholsUnited States flagAntwun Echols
3United Kingdom flagDavid StarieUnited States flagCharles Brewer
4Russia flagAndrei ShkalikovDenmark flagMads Larsen
5Denmark flagMads LarsenNEWGermany flagMario Veit
6Denmark flagMikkel Kessler▼-1Germany flagJuergen Braehmer
7Australia flagAnthony MundineCanada flagSyd Vanderpool▲+2
8Germany flagDanilo Haussler▼-2Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
9United States flagThomas Tate▼-1Germany flagDanilo Haussler▼-2
10Germany flagMarkus Beyer▼-1United States flagThomas TateNEW
11Netherlands flagNordin Ben Salah▲+1Togo flagJaffa BallogouNEW
12Canada flagSyd Vanderpool▲+3United States flagLonnie BradleyNEW
13United States flagCharles Brewer▲+1Puerto Rico flagManny Siaca
14Australia flagRick Thornberry▼-4United States flagWillie Stewart▼-4
15Togo flagZafarou Ballogou▼-4United States flagScott Pemberton▼-1

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 September 2002

WBANovember 2002 vs September 2002

Entered the top 10

  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Mehdi SahnouneMoved up to Light Heavyweight
  • AU flag
    Rick ThornberryNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Syd VanderpoolUp 3 places to #12
    ▲+3
  • NL flag
    Nordin Ben SalahFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Charles BrewerFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Rick ThornberryFell from #10 to #14
    ▼-4
  • TG flag
    Zafarou BallogouDown 4 places to #15
    ▼-4
  • DE flag
    Danilo HausslerDown to #8 from #6
    ▼-2

WBONovember 2002 vs October 2002

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Thomas TateInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Willie StewartFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Syd VanderpoolFrom #9 to #7
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Willie StewartNow #14 after #10 last month
    ▼-4
  • DE flag
    Danilo HausslerFrom #7 to #9
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Scott PembertonDown one place to #15
    ▼-1