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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - October 2001

Super Middleweight rankings for October 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 October 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2001WBOOctober 2001RINGOctober 2001
🏆
Vacant
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
1
Vacant
Freeman BarrSven Ottke
2Andrei ShkalikovMiguel JimenezJoe Calzaghe
3Thomas Tate+4Danilo HausslerByron Mitchell
4David StarieJames ButlerAntwun Echols
5Dana RosenblattDana RosenblattCharles Brewer+1
6Manuel SiacaThomas TateThomas Tate+1
7Rudy Markussen+1Omar SheikaEric Lucas-2
8Omar Sheika-5Richie WoodhallDingaan Thobela
9Mikkel KesslerAntwun Echols+1Mads Larsen
10Danilo HausslerCharles Brewer+1Manny SiacaNEW
11Markus Beyer+1Mads Larsen+1
12Charles Brewer+1Mario Veit+1
13Antwun EcholsNEWVitali Kopitko+2
14Richie WoodhallSam HillNEW
15Mario VeitWill McIntyre-6

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2001

WBAOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Biggest risers

  • Thomas TateJumped from #7 to #3
    +4
  • Rudy MarkussenClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Markus BeyerClimbed a place to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Omar SheikaNow #8 after being #3 last month
    -5

WBOOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Charles BrewerPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Will McIntyreFell to #15

Biggest risers

  • Vitali KopitkoClimbed from #15 to #13
    +2
  • Antwun EcholsFrom #10 to #9
    +1
  • Charles BrewerFrom #11 to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Will McIntyreNow #15 after being #9 last month
    -6

RINGOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Manny SiacaInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • James ButlerOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Charles BrewerFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Thomas TateUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Eric LucasFrom #5 to #7
    -2

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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