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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — October 2022

Official Super Middleweight rankings for October 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFOctober 2022WBOOctober 2022
🏆Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Super Champion
Not available for October 2022
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Champion
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Super Champion
🏆Cuba flagDavid Morrell
World Champion

1Kazakhstan flagAidos YerbossynulyCuba flagWilliam ScullUnited Kingdom flagZach Parker▲+2
2United States flagCaleb Plant▲+1
Vacant
United Kingdom flagJohn Ryder▲+2
3Canada flagErik Bazinyan▲+2United States flagCaleb PlantUnited States flagCaleb Plant▲+5
4United Kingdom flagRocky Fielding▲+2United States flagEdgar BerlangaUnited States flagDemetrius Andrade▼-2
5Ireland flagPadraig McCrory▲+2Russia flagAslambek IdigovUnited States flagEdgar Berlanga
6United States flagAnthony Dirrell▼-2Kazakhstan flagAli AkhmedovCanada flagErik Bazinyan
7Puerto Rico flagEdgar Berlanga▲+1Venezuela flagJose UzcateguiRussia flagAslambek Idigov
8United States flagDemond Nicholson▲+1Ukraine flagPetro IvanovItaly flagGiovanni De Carolis▲+1
9United States flagShane Mosley Jr▲+1Russia flagVladimir ShishkinNamibia flagPaulinus NdjolonimuNEW
10Kazakhstan flagBek Nurmaganbet▲+1Canada flagErik BazinyanRussia flagArtysh Lopsan▲+1
11Argentina flagPablo Ezequiel Corzo▲+1Russia flagEvgeny ShvedenkoUnited Kingdom flagMark HeffronNEW
12Australia flagCesar Mateo Tapia▲+2United Kingdom flagMark HeffronUnited States flagDiego PachecoNEW
13Cuba flagOsleys IglesiasEcuador flagCarlos GongoraKazakhstan flagAli AkhmedovNEW
14Cuba flagUwel Hernandez▲+1Latvia flagRalfs VilcansFrance flagChristian Mbilli
15Puerto Rico flagLuis J Rodriguez FernandezNEWFrance flagKevin Lele SadjoRussia flagVladimir Shishkin

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 2022

WBAOctober 2022 vs September 2022

Entered the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Bek NurmaganbetPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    John RyderWas #2 last month

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Erik BazinyanNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Rocky FieldingNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    ▲+2
  • IE flag
    Padraig McCroryFrom #7 to #5
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Anthony DirrellDown to #6 from #4
    ▼-2

WBOOctober 2022 vs September 2022

Entered the top 10

  • NA flag
    Paulinus NdjolonimuNow ranked #9
  • RU flag
    Artysh LopsanClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Gennadiy GolovkinLast ranked #1
  • US flag
    Daniel JacobsOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Caleb PlantNow #3 after #8 last month
    ▲+5
  • GB flag
    Zach ParkerNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    John RyderNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Demetrius AndradeDown to #4 from #2
    ▼-2