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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - November 2002

Super Middleweight rankings for November 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2002WBONovember 2002RINGNovember 2002
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Freeman BarrJoe Calzaghe
2Antwun EcholsAntwun EcholsSven Ottke
3David StarieCharles BrewerAntwun Echols
4Andrei ShkalikovMads LarsenEric Lucas
5Mads LarsenNEWMario VeitByron Mitchell
6Mikkel Kessler-1Juergen BraehmerCharles Brewer
7Anthony MundineSyd Vanderpool+2Mads Larsen
8Danilo Haussler-2Mikkel KesslerManny Siaca
9Thomas Tate-1Danilo Haussler-2Anthony Mundine+1
10Markus Beyer-1Thomas TateNEWMarkus Beyer-1
11Nordin Ben Salah+1Jaffa BallogouNEW
12Syd Vanderpool+3Lonnie BradleyNEW
13Charles Brewer+1Manny Siaca
14Rick Thornberry-4Willie Stewart-4
15Zafarou Ballogou-4Scott Pemberton-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2002

WBANovember 2002 vs September 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Mads LarsenInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • Syd VanderpoolUp 3 places to #12
    +3
  • Nordin Ben SalahFrom #12 to #11
    +1
  • Charles BrewerFrom #14 to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Rick ThornberryFell from #10 to #14
    -4
  • Zafarou BallogouDown 4 places to #15
    -4
  • Danilo HausslerDown to #8 from #6
    -2

WBONovember 2002 vs October 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Thomas TateInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Willie StewartFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • Syd VanderpoolFrom #9 to #7
    +2

Biggest fallers

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

RINGNovember 2002 vs October 2002

Biggest risers

  • Anthony MundineUp one spot to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Markus BeyerSlipped a spot to #10
    -1

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.