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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - October 2009

Super Middleweight rankings for October 2009. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAOctober 2009WBCIBFOctober 2009WBOOctober 2009RINGOctober 2009
🏆United States flagAndre WardNEW
Super Champion
Not available for October 2009
Romania flagLucian Bute
Champion
Germany flagRobert Stieglitz
Champion
Vacant
🏆Canada flagTison CaveNEW
World Champion
1Germany flagArthur AbrahamUnited States flagLibrado Andrade+1United States flagAndre WardThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
2Russia flagDenis Inkin+2
Vacant
Armenia flagArthur AbrahamRomania flagLucian Bute
3Kazakhstan flagEduard Gutknecht+7Armenia flagArthur Abraham+1United States flagAndre DirrellUnited Kingdom flagCarl Froch
4Denmark flagMikkel Kessler-4Cameroon flagSakio Bika+1United Kingdom flagPaul SmithMexico flagLibrado Andrade
5Hungary flagKaroly BalzsayUnited States flagAllan Green+2Russia flagDenis InkinCameroon flagSakio Bika
6United States flagAllan Green+1United States flagJesse BrinkleyUnited States flagAllan Green+3Armenia flagArthur AbrahamNEW
7Croatia flagStjepan Bozic-4Hungary flagKaroly Balzsay+1France flagJean Paul MendyUnited States flagAllan Green-1
8Denmark flagMads LarsenGermany flagDenis Inkin+1Hungary flagKaroly BalzsayGermany flagRobert Stieglitz-1
9Venezuela flagGusmyr PerdomoColombia flagEdison Miranda+1Kazakhstan flagEduard Gutknecht+4United States flagAndre Ward
10Country flagDerek Edwards+1United States flagAndre DirrellNEWNew Zealand flagKariz KariukiHungary flagKaroly Balzsay
11United States flagAndre Dirrell+1Ukraine flagVitaly Tsypko+1Germany flagDimitri Sartison+1
12United States flagCurtis Stevens+1United States flagCurtis Stevens+1United States flagCurtis Stevens-1
13United States flagJermain Taylor+1Australia flagShannan Taylor+1United States flagJermain Taylor-7
14Australia flagLes Sherrington+1France flagJean Paul MendyNEWUkraine flagStas Kashtanov
15Cameroon flagSakio BikaNEWColombia flagEdison MirandaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 2009

WBAOctober 2009 vs September 2009

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There are new champions: United States flagAndre Ward (Super Champion), Canada flagTison Cave (World Champion)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Derek EdwardsClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Dimitri SartisonPreviously held #2

Biggest risers

  • KZ flag
    Eduard GutknechtJumped from #10 to #3
    +7
  • RU flag
    Denis InkinNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    +2
  • US flag
    Allan GreenFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • HR flag
    Stjepan BozicFell from #3 to #7
    -4

IBFOctober 2009 vs September 2009

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Andre DirrellEnters at #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Allan GreenFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Jesse BrinkleyFrom #5 to #6
    -1

WBOOctober 2009 vs September 2009

Entered the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Eduard GutknechtPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • KZ flag
    Eduard GutknechtJumped from #13 to #9
    +4
  • US flag
    Allan GreenImproved from #9 to #6
    +3
  • KZ flag
    Dimitri SartisonClimbed a place to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorDown 7 places to #13
    -7
  • US flag
    Curtis StevensFrom #11 to #12
    -1

RINGOctober 2009 vs September 2009

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Arthur AbrahamNow in the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorWas #8 last month

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Allan GreenFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzFrom #7 to #8
    -1