Some champions have been more dominant than others, but the evolution of the division has continued through the years. The super middleweight division - a weight class between middleweight and light heavyweight with a limit of 168 pounds - has graced us with legends like Joe Calzaghe, Roy Jones Jr., Andre Ward, Carl Froch and now Canelo Alvarez. This historic event not only redefined the sport, but also created a playground for some of boxing's greatest fighters in history. Sutherland claimed the first title ever produced in the division, orchestrated by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), with a 15-round unanimous decision victory.
The first super middleweight sanctioned bout between Murray Sutherland and Ernie Singletary took place at the Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. March 28, 1984, paved the way for a new era in boxing. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserīradley's take: How Demetrius Andrade can derail David Benavidez's run
