Boxing Weight Classes: A Comprehensive Guide
History of Weight Classes
In boxing, weight classes have evolved over time. Traditionally, there were eight weight divisions for men. However, as the sport grew, more divisions were added. Today, professional governing bodies recognize a total of 17 weight divisions.
17 Weight Divisions
The 17 weight divisions, along with their weight limits in pounds and kilograms, are as follows:
- Strawweight: 105 lbs (47.6 kg) or less
- Light flyweight: 108 lbs (48.9 kg) or less
- Flyweight: 112 lbs (50.8 kg) or less
- Super flyweight: 115 lbs (52.2 kg) or less
- Bantamweight: 118 lbs (53.5 kg) or less
- Super bantamweight: 122 lbs (55.3 kg) or less
- Featherweight: 126 lbs (57.2 kg) or less
- Super featherweight: 130 lbs (59 kg) or less
- Lightweight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg) or less
- Super lightweight: 140 lbs (63.5 kg) or less
- Welterweight: 147 lbs (66.7 kg) or less
- Super welterweight: 154 lbs (69.9 kg) or less
- Middleweight: 160 lbs (72.6 kg) or less
- Super middleweight: 168 lbs (76.2 kg) or less
- Light heavyweight: 175 lbs (79.4 kg) or less
- Cruiserweight: 200 lbs (90.7 kg) or less
- Heavyweight: over 200 lbs (90.7 kg)
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