Boxing weight divisions are categories in which professional and amateur boxers are grouped according to their weight. The weight divisions ensure that boxers fight opponents of similar size and weight, which helps to maintain fairness, safety, and competitive balance in the sport. The number and names of the weight divisions may vary depending on the organization or commission that governs the sport, but the following are the most commonly used categories in professional boxing:
Strawweight: 105 pounds (48 kg)
Light flyweight: 108 pounds (49 kg)
Flyweight: 112 pounds (51 kg)
Super flyweight: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Bantamweight: 118 pounds (53.5 kg)
Super bantamweight: 122 pounds (55.3 kg)
Featherweight: 126 pounds (57.2 kg)
Super featherweight: 130 pounds (59 kg)
Lightweight: 135 pounds (61.2 kg)
Super lightweight (also known as junior welterweight): 140 pounds (63.5 kg)
Welterweight: 147 pounds (66.7 kg)
Super welterweight (also known as junior middleweight): 154 pounds (69.9 kg)
Middleweight: 160 pounds (72.6 kg)
Super middleweight: 168 pounds (76.2 kg)
Light heavyweight: 175 pounds (79.4 kg)
Cruiserweight: 200 pounds (90.7 kg)
Heavyweight: No upper weight limit
It's important to note that the weight limits for each division may vary slightly between different boxing organizations or commissions. Additionally, some organizations may have additional weight classes or different names for the divisions. It's also worth noting that amateur boxing may have different weight divisions than professional boxing, although many of the same weight categories are often used.
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