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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - October 2000

Super Middleweight rankings for October 2000. 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 October 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2000WBOOctober 2000RINGOctober 2000
🏆Bruno Girard
World Champion
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
1Andrei ShkalikovMario VeitSven Ottke
2Dana RosenblattRichie WoodhallJoe Calzaghe
3Mario VeitAndrei Schalikov+1Bruno Girard
4Byron MitchellByron Mitchell+2Dingaan Thobela
5Richie WoodhallFreeman BarrCharles Brewer
6Manuel SiacaDana RosenblattNEWThomas Tate
7Mike MakataDarrin MorrisGlenn Catley
8Thomas TateJames ButlerByron Mitchell
9Mads LarsenFrank LilesJames ButlerNEW
10David StarieOmar SheikaMarkus Beyer-1
11Charles BrewerMarc Bargero
12Frederik AlvarezSyd Vanderpool
13Zafarou Ballogou
14Guy WatersNEW
15Scott Pemberton

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2000

WBOOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Dana RosenblattEnters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Will McIntyreOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • Byron MitchellFrom #6 to #4
    +2
  • Andrei SchalikovFrom #4 to #3
    +1

RINGOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

  • James ButlerNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Richie WoodhallPreviously held #10

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.

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