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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — October 2005

Official Super Middleweight rankings for October 2005.

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
RankWBAOctober 2005WBCIBFWBOOctober 2005
🏆Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
World Champion
Not available for October 2005
Not available for October 2005
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Super Champion

1
Vacant
Denmark flagRudy Markussen
2Ukraine flagVitaly TsypkoMexico flagLibrado Andrade
3France flagJackson ChanetAustralia flagAnthony Mundine
4Denmark flagRudy MarkussenUkraine flagVitali Tsypko
5Australia flagAnthony MundineArmenia flagMger Mkrtchyan
6Mexico flagLibrado AndradeUnited States flagOtis Grant
7Denmark flagLolenga MockCongo - Brazzaville flagLolenga Mock
8Colombia flagAlejandro BerrioGermany flagRobert Stieglitz
9Germany flagDanilo HausslerUnited Kingdom flagCarl Froch
10Romania flagLucian Bute▲+3Germany flagMario Veit
11United Kingdom flagRobin Reid▼-1Italy flagCristian Sanavia
12France flagJean Paul Mendy▼-1Puerto Rico flagManny Siaca
13Canada flagOtis Grant▼-1United States flagRubin Williams
14Russia flagDenis InkinUnited States flagYusef Mark
15United Kingdom flagCarl FrochKenya flagEvans Ashira

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 August 2005

WBAOctober 2005 vs August 2005

Entered the top 10

  • RO flag
    Lucian ButePreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Robin ReidJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • RO flag
    Lucian ButeJumped from #13 to #10
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Robin ReidFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • FR flag
    Jean Paul MendyDown one place to #12
    ▼-1
  • CA flag
    Otis GrantSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1