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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — September 2009

Official Super Middleweight rankings for September 2009.

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
RankWBASeptember 2009WBCIBFSeptember 2009WBOSeptember 2009
🏆Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
Super Champion
Not available for September 2009
Romania flagLucian Bute
Champion
Germany flagRobert Stieglitz
Champion

1Germany flagArthur AbrahamUnited States flagLibrado Andrade▲+1United States flagAndre Ward▲+1
2Kazakhstan flagDimitri SartisonNEW
Vacant
Armenia flagArthur Abraham▼-1
3Croatia flagStjepan BozicArmenia flagArthur Abraham▲+1United States flagAndre Dirrell
4Russia flagDenis InkinAustralia flagSakio Bika▲+1United Kingdom flagPaul SmithNEW
5Hungary flagKaroly BalzsayUnited States flagJesse Brinkley▲+1Russia flagDenis Inkin▼-1
6United States flagAndre WardUnited States flagAllan Green▲+2United States flagJermain Taylor▲+1
7United States flagAllan GreenHungary flagKaroly BalzsayNEWFrance flagJean Paul Mendy▲+5
8Denmark flagMads LarsenGermany flagDenis Inkin▲+2Hungary flagKaroly Balzsay
9Venezuela flagGusmyr PerdomoColombia flagEdison Miranda▲+2United States flagAllan Green▼-1
10Kazakhstan flagEduard Gutknecht
Vacant
New Zealand flagKariz Kariuki▼-1
11Country flagDerek EdwardsUkraine flagVitaly Tsypko▼-2United States flagCurtis Stevens▼-1
12United States flagAndre DirrellUnited States flagCurtis Stevens▲+1Germany flagDimitri SartisonNEW
13United States flagCurtis StevensAustralia flagShannan Taylor▲+1Kazakhstan flagEduard GutknechtNEW
14United States flagJermain TaylorDenmark flagMads Larsen▲+1Ukraine flagStas Kashtanov
15Australia flagLes SherringtonBrazil flagIsaac Rodrigues

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 2009

WBASeptember 2009 vs August 2009

Entered the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Dimitri SartisonInto the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Tison CaveLast ranked #2

IBFSeptember 2009 vs August 2009

Entered the top 10

  • HU flag
    Karoly BalzsayInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jeff LacyLast ranked #6
  • UA flag
    Vitaly TsypkoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Allan GreenFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Denis InkinFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Edison MirandaFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Vitaly TsypkoDown 3 places to #11
    ▼-3

WBOSeptember 2009 vs August 2009

🏆

There is a new Champion: Germany flagRobert Stieglitz(previously Hungary flagKaroly Balzsay)

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Paul SmithNow in the top 10 at #4
  • FR flag
    Jean Paul MendyJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzPreviously held #5
  • AM flag
    Karo MuratWas #6 last month
  • US flag
    Curtis StevensJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Jean Paul MendyJumped from #12 to #7
    ▲+5
  • US flag
    Andre WardFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Arthur AbrahamDown one place to #2
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Denis InkinFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Allan GreenFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1