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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - September 2001

Super Middleweight rankings for September 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 September 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2001WBOSeptember 2001RINGSeptember 2001
🏆
Vacant
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
1
Vacant
Freeman BarrSven Ottke+1
2Andrei Shkalikov+1Miguel Jimenez+1Joe Calzaghe-1
3Omar Sheika+2Danilo Haussler+1Byron Mitchell
4David Starie+2James Butler+1Antwun Echols
5Dana Rosenblatt-3Dana Rosenblatt+1Eric Lucas
6Manuel Siaca-2Thomas TateNEWCharles Brewer
7Thomas TateOmar Sheika-5Thomas Tate
8Rudy MarkussenRichie Woodhall-1Dingaan Thobela
9Mikkel KesslerWill McIntyreNEWMads Larsen+1
10Danilo HausslerAntwun Echols-2James Butler-1
11Nordin Ben SalahCharles Brewer-2
12Markus BeyerMads Larsen-2
13Charles BrewerMario Veit-2
14Richie WoodhallDavid Reid-1
15Mario VeitVitali Kopitko-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2001

WBASeptember 2001 vs August 2001

Biggest risers

  • Omar SheikaUp to #3 from #5
    +2
  • David StarieClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2
  • Andrei ShkalikovFrom #3 to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Dana RosenblattDown 3 places to #5
    -3
  • Manuel SiacaFrom #4 to #6
    -2

WBOSeptember 2001 vs August 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Thomas TateInto the top 10 at #6
  • Will McIntyreNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Charles BrewerJust outside at #11
  • Mads LarsenFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • Miguel JimenezUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Danilo HausslerClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • James ButlerFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Omar SheikaNow #7 after being #2 last month
    -5
  • Antwun EcholsSlipped from #8 to #10
    -2
  • Charles BrewerDown to #11 from #9
    -2

RINGSeptember 2001 vs August 2001

Biggest risers

  • Sven OttkeFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • Mads LarsenFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Joe CalzagheSlipped a spot to #2
    -1
  • James ButlerSlipped a spot to #10
    -1

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.