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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — October 2006

Official Super Middleweight rankings for October 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFOctober 2006WBOOctober 2006
🏆Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
Super Champion
Not available for October 2006
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Super Champion

1Australia flagAnthony Mundine
Vacant
Denmark flagRudy Markussen
2United States flagJeff LacyGermany flagRobert StieglitzGermany flagRobert Stieglitz
3Australia flagSam SolimanColombia flagAlejandro BerrioRussia flagDenis Inkin
4Romania flagLucian ButeDenmark flagRudy MarkussenUnited Kingdom flagCarl Froch
5Russia flagDenis InkinGermany flagDanillo HausslerUnited States flagAllan Green
6Ukraine flagVitaly TsypkoUnited States flagJeff LacyRomania flagLucian Bute▲+1
7Germany flagDanilo HausslerCanada flagLucian Bute▲+2United States flagJeff Lacy▼-1
8Germany flagJuergen Braehmer
Vacant
Germany flagMario Veit
9Russia flagSergey TatevosyanUnited Kingdom flagCarl Froch▼-1Russia flagVictor Oganov
10Georgia flagDavid Gogiya
Vacant
Italy flagCristian Sanavia
11France flagJean Paul Mendy
Vacant
Armenia flagMger Mkrtchyan
12Italy flagCristian SanaviaGermany flagJuergen BraehmerFrance flagJean Paul Mendy
13United Kingdom flagCarl FrochGermany flagDenis InkinAustralia flagSakio Bika
14France flagJackson ChanetUnited States flagYusuf MacKArgentina flagHector Javier Velazco
15Canada flagTison CaveNEWUnited States flagJoe SpinaArgentina flagFrancisco Antonio Mora

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 2006

IBFOctober 2006 vs September 2006

Biggest risers

  • RO flag
    Lucian ButeClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Carl FrochFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1

WBOOctober 2006 vs September 2006

Biggest risers

  • RO flag
    Lucian ButeFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Jeff LacyDown one place to #7
    ▼-1