Boxing Weight Classes Boxing Weight Classes Boxing Weight Classes by Scotty L of Predictem.com We get a common email from our readers asking "What are the weight classes in boxing?" It's a great question, so we decided to throw together a chart for our readers so they're able to view the different divisions a boxer will fall under. For fun, we also listed the best boxer of all time for each classification. History: Boxing originally had eight weight categories (classes)ï¿½Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, Bantamweight, and Flyweight. Over time, other divisions were created and there are now 17 weight divisions in boxing. The lack of clarity today is a common sticking point with fans. In the old days, there were eight divisions with one champion in each class. Nowadays, there are at least four recognized world champions in each division, with some organizations having multiple champions in the same division. There are upwards of 75 world champions today. Here is a brief explanation and history of the different weight classes in boxing. Heavyweight Maximum Weight: Unlimited Greatest Ever: A battle between Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali, with Ali perhaps edging it out.

Boxingï¿½s glamour division. Many feel the sport goes as the heavyweight division goes. After having been dominated by American fighters for a century, has fallen to an all-time low, with the balance of power having shifted to Eastern Europe. Americaï¿½s best heavyweights may be playing NBA and NFL. Heavyweights are getting bigger. Not long ago, a 230-pound heavyweight was considered a behemoth and today would be seen as a little on the small side. BET ON FIGHTS USING YOUR CREDIT CARD AT THE WEB'S BEST ONLINE BOXING BOOKIE: BOOKMAKER Cruiserweight Maximum Weight: 200 lbs. Greatest Ever: Undoubtedly Evander Holyfield. The cruiserweight division was created at the very end of the 70ï¿½s to bridge the gap between light heavyweight and heavyweight. Has long been considered a somewhat barren division with fighters not good enough to hack it at light heavyweight and too small to hang with the big boys. Having fluctuated between 190-195, was finally bumped up to 200. Many legendary Heavyweight Champions throughout history would have been cruiserweights.

Pole Tomasz Adamek, who appears to be moving up to heavyweight permanently, owns the top spot in the division (as of 2009). Light Heavyweight Maximum Weight: 175 lbs. Greatest Ever: Archie Moore, possibly Ezzard Charles though he never held a title at light heavyweight. Light heavyweight is a division that has enjoyed drastically varying degrees of popularity. Sometimes the division is red-hot and other times deader than a doornail. Nevertheless, some of the greatest ever have called this division home. It is also a division of very differently sized fighters, ranging from squat 5ï¿½7ï¿½ brawlers like Dwight Qawi, to long 6ï¿½3ï¿½ string beans like Bob Foster and Michael Spinks. 45 year-old Bernard Hopkins and 27 year-old Chad Dawson are the two top guys in the division, with Dawsonï¿½s recent body of work giving him a slightly better claim. Super Middleweight Maximum Weight: 168 lbs. Greatest Ever: Possibly undefeated and recently-retired Joe Calzaghe. Another new division, created in the 1980ï¿½s.

Got a jump-start by Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns fighting in this class in their 1989 rematch. Since then, has become a constant source of good fighters and good fights. Currently might be the hottest division in the game with all the best in the division fighting in a round-robin tournament that will determine the best in the weight class. Middleweight Maximum Weight: 160 lbs. Greatest Ever: Probably Sugar Ray Robinson, with Harry Greb, Carlos Monzon, and Marvin Hagler all able to make a claim. Likely the #2 weight class in boxing history behind heavyweight. This division has always been considered the perfect blend of power, speed, and skills. Has been home to some of the bigger marquee fights in history. The current boss )as of 2009) is Kelly Pavlik. Junior Middleweight (Super Welterweight) Maximum Weight: 154 lbs. Greatest Ever: Maybe Terry Norris. Another more recently created division. The division started in the 1960ï¿½s, but was not able to build much momentum until the 1980ï¿½s.

While more of stopover division, has still seen more than its fair share of huge fights over the past 30 years. Stalwarts such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Roberto Duran, Wilfred Benitez, Mike McCallum, Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya, and Floyd Mayweather have all called this weight class home. Welterweight Maximum Weight: 147 lbs. Greatest Ever: Sugar Ray Robinson Welterweight has always been a very important weight class in the sport. A disproportional amount of all time greats have been champion at this weight including Mickey Walker, Henry Armstrong, Robinson, Kid Gavilan, Jose Napoles, Leonard, Hearns, Duran, etc. It might be the hottest division in the sport today. The two best fighters in boxing (as of 2010), Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, fight in this division. Junior Welterweight (Super Lightweight) Maximum Weight: 140 lbs. Best Ever: Wide open. Cases can be made for Nicolino Locche, Aaron Pryor, Kostya Tszyu, and perhaps others. Another stopover division.

There have been some fighters who make a home here, a little too big to be a lightweight, while not big enough to handle welterweights that can run upward of 6ï¿½2.ï¿½ Has been home to such quintessential fights as Pryor-Arguello, Chavez-Taylor, and the Gatti-Ward trilogy. Top guy as of 2010 is Timothy Bradley. Lightweight Maximum Weight: 135 lbs. Best Ever: A virtual coin flip between old-timer Benny Leonard and Roberto Duran. A look at the all-time greats list will reveal an abundant amount of lightweights. Great lightweights have ranged from the most fearsome brawlers (Duran) to the most exquisite of boxers (Leonard, Whitaker). Juan Manuel Marquez is the recognized champion as of 2010. Junior Lightweight (Super Featherweight) Maximum Weight: 130 lbs. Best Ever: Very debatable, but maybe Alexis Arguello. Started in the 20ï¿½s. Gained occasional foothold, but not until the 1970ï¿½s did it become a division worth consistently following.

A ton of great fighters have fought in this division. Robert Guerrero might be the man as of now (2010). Featherweight Maximum Weight: 126 lbs. Best Ever: Willie Pep. This weight class has long been a favorite among lighter-weight enthusiasts, providing thrills and great fights and fighters since the early 20th century. Undefeated Indonesian stylist Chris John currently rules the roost in 2010. Junior Featherweight (Super Bantamweight) Maximum Weight: 122 lbs. Best Ever: Wilfredo Gomez Junior featherweight came into existence in the 1970ï¿½s and immediately struck a chord, thanks in part to murderous punching and long-reigning Wilfredo Gomez. Since then, great fighters have made their home at 122 lbs. Most fighters, however, use it to bide time between bantamweight and featherweight. Nearly 6 feet-tall Celestino Caballero might be the #1 guy right now (as of 2010). Bantamweight Maximum Weight: 118 lbs.

Best Ever: Eder Jofre Bantamweights have provided an eclectic mix of fighters and styles to the sport, from skilled boxers like 5ï¿½11ï¿½ Panama Al Brown and Jofre to KO punchers like Ruben Olivares and Carlos Zarate. Best guy in the division right now is probably Japanï¿½s Hozumi Hasegawa. (as of 2010) Junior Bantamweights (Super Flyweight) Maximum Weight: 115 lbs. Best Ever: Khaosai Galaxy or maybe Gilberto Roman. Was greeted in the 1980ï¿½s with skepticism by those who questioned the need for a division to bridge the six-pound gap between flyweight and bantamweight. Some of that criticism has worn off in light of the handful of excellent fighters who have reigned in this weight class. As of 2010, Vic Darchinyan is the recognized champion, with a guy who knocked him outï¿½Nonito Donaire hot on his heels. Flyweight Maximum Weight: 112 lbs. Best Ever: Jimmy Wilde A longtime standout weight class in boxing, though not a favorite of U.S.

fight fans. Manny Pacquiao first won a title in this weight class. As of 2010, the top spot is up for grabs contested by a group of excellent fighters. 112 lbs. is one of the sportï¿½s deepest divisions. Junior Flyweight Maximum Weight: 108 lbs. Best Ever: Humberto ï¿½Chiquitaï¿½ Gonzalez, Jung-Koo Chang, Michael Carbajal, Myung-Woo Yuh. Junior flyweight was created in the 1970ï¿½s, and has been home to many of the great Asian and Latin American fighters for over a quarter-century. As of 2010, the top dog at 108 lbs. is longtime Puerto Rican stalwart Ivan Calderon. Strawweight Maximum Weight: 105 lbs. Best Ever: Ricardo Lopez (by a landslide) Boxingï¿½s little guys. This division was a laughingstock of sorts until legitimized by all-time great Ricardo ï¿½Finitoï¿½ Lopez, who reigned for almost a decade and was undefeated in over 50 fights.

Fighters in this division are almost exclusively from Asia and Latin America. Several undefeated titlists are currently contesting the #1 spot. Free Boxing Picks Each week, Big Scotty L makes picks on upcoming boxing matches in an attempt to make a punching bag out of his bookie. Scotty is a GREAT boxing handicapper who offers tremendous insight on the fights and his knowledge isn't just limited to boxing matches in the USA. He has a broad knowledge of international fights as well. Follow Scotty each week as he previews the best fights of the week. These fight previews can be found in the center section of this page. Good luck! Boxing Betting Bovada Sportsbook - Bet fights using your Visa card and to get generous sign up bonus at one of the internet's best places to wager on boxing. MyBookie - Bet on fights using your credit card at one of the web's best betting sites! They're one of the best at getting Visa cards to work for deposits. They'll also add a generous 50% welcoming bonus too! Boxing Betting Rules - Clear cut definitions of how the sportsbooks grade fights to determine if your bet is a winner or a loser.

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(The World Boxing Organization has yet to adopt these standard class names.) The currently-recognized weight divisions/classes for professional male boxers, listed in maximum allowable weight, as defined by these four major sanctioning bodies , are: Division/Class Pinweight: up to 101 pounds Light Flyweight: 106 Light Flyweight: up to 106 pounds Flyweight: 112 Super Heavyweight: over 201 Traditional Eight Divisions These are commonly known today as the "traditional divisions," which were basically the only weight classes throughout the early 20th Century, before the numerous "super," "junior" and "light" classes were added.

Flyweight: 8 st (50,802 Kg / 112 lbs) Bantamweight: 8 st 6 lbs (53,525 kg / 118 lbs) Featherweight: 9 st (57,153 kg / 126 lbs) Lightweight: 9 st 9 lbs (61,235 kg / 135 lbs) Welterweight: 10½ st (66,678 kg / 147 lbs) Middleweight: 11 st 6 lbs (72,574 kg / 160 lbs) Light Heavyweight: 12½ st (79,378 kg / 175 lbs) Heavyweight: (unlimited) See also, 15 Feb 1909 Los Angeles Herald article re: necessity for revision to universal 8 divisions: [1] History of the Weight Divisions The 21 National Sporting Club ( NSC ) Rules- (1891-?) London-based private club amends 12 Queensberry Rules , modifying with new augment rules with nine specific criteria, such as designating role of

 officials; devised a system of scoring bouts; and enabled referee to determine who won.

Major accomplishment transpired in 1909 ratification vote and 1910 implementation of 8 traditional weight classes: Heavyweight [176 lbs plus; at least 75.3 kg; over 12 stone, 7 lbs] Cruiserweight [175 lb maximum; 79.5 kg; or 12 stone, 7 pounds] later called "lighter heavyweight" by the English and "light heavyweight" by the Americans. Solidified under the New York State Athletic Commission and National Boxing Association as one division, with a uniform name.

Middleweight [160 lbs maximum; 72.7 kg; or 11 stone, 4 pounds] Welterweight [147 lbs maximum; 66.8 kg; or 10 stone, 7 pounds] Lightweight [135lbs maximum; 61.4 kg; or 9 stone, 9 pounds] Featherweight [126lbs maximum; 57.3 kg; or 9 stone] Bantamweight [118lbs maximum; 53.6 kg; or 8 stone, 6 pounds] Flyweight [112lbs maximum; 50.9 kg; or 8 stone] NOTE: weight class key- one pound equals .45359237 kilograms one pound equals .0714285714 stone- sixteen ounces equals one pound, 14 stone and 6 kilograms.

Olympic Boxing Classes & Weight Divisions: [American lbs, European kilograms, English stones] One pound (lb as unit of mass) is equal to 16 ounces (oz) One kilogram (also equal to 1,000 grams) is equal to 2.2 lbs One stone is equal to 14 pounds (with pounds rounding 5/8th) Super Heavyweight: [202lbs + above; 91.6 kg or 14 stone, 6 pounds] – (est. 1984-end 2004): legislation pending before International Olympic Congress , not subject to change by AIBA . Heavyweight: [179-201lbs*; 81.2 – 91.2 kg; 12 stone, 11 pounds – 14 stone, 5 pounds]– (est. 1904) Light Heavyweight: [166-178lbs; 75.3 – 80.7 kg; or 11 stone, 12 pounds – 12 stone, 10 pounds – (est.

1920) Middleweight: [157-165lbs; 71.2 – 74.8; or 11 stone, 3 pounds – 11 stone, 11 pounds] – (est. 1904) Light Middleweight: [148-156lbs; 67.1 – 70.8 kg; or 10 stone, 8 pounds – 11 stone, 2 pound] – (est. 1952) Welterweight: [140-147lbs; 63.5 – 66.7 kg; or 10 stone – 10 stone, 7 pounds] – (est. 1904) Light Welterweight: [133-139lbs; 60.3 – 63.0 kg; or 9 stone, 7 pounds – 9 stone, 13 pounds] – (est.

1952) Lightweight: [126-132lbs; 57.2 – 59.9 kg; or 9 stone – 9 stone, 6 pounds] – (est. 1904) Featherweight: [120-125lbs; 54.4 – 56.7 kg; or 8 stone, 8 pounds – 8 stone, 13 pounds] – (est. 1904) Bantamweight: [113-119lbs; 51.3 – 53.9 kg; or 8 stone, 1 pound – 8 stone, 7 pounds] – (est. 1904) Flyweight: [107-112lbs; 48.5 – 50.8 kg; or 7 stone, 9 pounds – 8 stone] – (est. 1904) Light Flyweight: [106 – below; less than 48.1 kg; or 7 stone, 8 pounds and below] – (est.

1968) Detailed Weight Division History [in American lbs, European kilograms, English stones] Heavyweight (over 200 pounds-unlimited; over 91.4 kg; 14 stone, 5 pounds - unlimited): First originated as 160 pounds plus (over 72.7 kg or 11 stone, 4 pounds) by Jack Broughton (in 1738); next established by the ABA as unlimited (in 1889); reaffirmed no limit by the NSC (in 1909); changed by the NYSAC to 175 plus in 1920; modified again in 1979 by the WBC (followed by the WBA in 1982 and the IBF in 1983); again modified in 2004 by the WBA, WBC and IBF to mean 201-plus pounds.

Cruiserweight [also called junior heavyweight] (176-200 lbs; 80.0 – 90.0 kg; 12 stone 8 pounds – 14 stone 4 pounds): First originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight); next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone, 8 pounds – 13 stone, 8 pounds) by the WBC in 1979, then the WBA in 1982, and the IBF in 1983; modified in 2004 first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds. NOTE: the English class cruiserweights (from 1889-1937) became light heavyweight (1937-present). The name reappeared in America (in 1980) for a new class of 190, then 195, and currently 200 pound boxers.

Light Heavyweight [also called lighter-heavyweight] (169-175 lbs; 76.8 – 79.5 kg; 12 stone, 1 pounds – 12 stones, 7 pounds): Initially created by Lou Houseman for his fighter Jack Root (in 1903); first established by the NSC (in 1909) as 12 stone, 7 pounds or 175 lbs. Super Middleweight [also called Junior Light Heavyweight] (161-168 lbs; 73.2 – 76.4 kg; 11 stone, 7 pounds – 12 stones): First established in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1967 (see Don Fullmer vs. Joe Hopkins) ; then re-established by the Ohio Boxing Commission (in 1974); then "resurrected" by the World Athletic Association (in 1982); next recognized by the IBF (in 1984); then the WBA (in 1987): and last by the WBC (in 1988).

(The IBRO , however, says this class was created in 1984 by the IBF; followed by the WBA in 1987; and the WBC in 1988. [2] )) Middleweight (155-160 lbs; 70.5 – 72.7 kg; 11 stone, 1 pound – 11 stone, 6 pounds): First established by the ABA as 11 stone, 4 pounds (in 1889); modified by the NSC (in 1909) as 11 stone, 6 pounds or 160 lbs. Junior Middleweight [also called Light Middleweight, Super Welterweight] (148-154 lbs; 67.3 – 70.0 kg; 10 stone, 8 pounds – 11 stone): First created by the New York Walker Law (in 1920); first established by the NBA (in 1956). Recognized by the Austrian Boxing Board of Control and European Boxing Union (in 1962).

NOTE: this weight class can be divided into two historical periods: 1956-1962 and 1963-present. (The IBRO says it was created by the WBA in 1962- the WBA's first world junior middleweight title bout was held on October 20, 1962, three days after a "world" junior middleweight title bout sanctioned by the Austrian Boxing Board of Control. The WBC recognized the division in 1963 and later renamed it the "Super Welterweight" division.) Welterweight (141-147 lbs; 64.1 – 66.8 kg; 10 stone, 1 pound – 10 stone, 7 pounds): First recognized in England as 142-145 pounds (in 1889, then 1892). Next established by the NSC (in 1909) as 10 stone, 7 pounds or 147 lbs and made uniform as 147 pounds by the NYSAC and NBA (in 1920).

Junior Welterweight (also called Light Welterweight or Super Lightweight): (136-140 lbs; 61.8 – 63.6 kg; 9 stone, 10 pounds – 10 stone): First created by the New York Walker Law (in 1920). First recognized by Boxing Blade and also sanctioned by the NBA (in 1922); first established by the WBC in 1968. NOTE: This weight class can be divided into three distinct historical periods: 1922-1935, 1946, and 1959-present. (The IBRO says that was weight class was mentioned in the rules of the NYSAC in 1920 but basically ignored. In the fall of 1922, The Blade, a Midwestern boxing weekly, held a "write-in" contest to name the first champion and the readers chose Pinky Mitchell as the first champion. In the 1930s title recognition got muddled for awhile until Barney Ross reunified the title on November 17, 1933.

Ross relinquished the title in 1935 when it got muddled again. Tippy Larkin won NBA and NYSAC recognition as champion in 1946 but forfeited it in 1947. The title was dormant until 1959 when the NBA sanctioned a title bout between Carlos Ortiz and Kenny Lane . Late in 1968 the WBC withdrew title recognition from “Lineal” champion Paul Fuji and established their own champion. The WBC renamed the division "Super Lightweight" in 1976.) Lightweight (131-135 lbs; 59.5 – 61.4 kg; 9 stone, 5 pounds – 9 stone, 9 pounds): First originated as any fighter whose weight was less than 160 pounds by Jack Broughton (in 1738); under London Prize Ring , weight class ranged from (130-150); next established by the ABA as 10 stone (in 1889); modified by the NSC (in 1909) as 9 stone, 9 pounds or 135 lbs.

First English Champion John Moneghan (in 1850). Junior Lightweight [also called Super Featherweight] (127-130 lbs; 57.7 – 59.1 kg; or 9 stone, 1 pound – 9 stone, 4 pounds): Created by the New York Walker Law (in 1920), though first established by the NYSAC (in 1930). NOTE: this weight class can be divided into distinct historical periods: 1921-1933 and 1959-present. (The IBRO says this weight class appeared in Europe in 1914. Johnny Dundee won the first world junior lightweight title recognition by the NYSAC on November 18, 1921. The division ceased to exist after 1934. It reappeared for a short time on December 6, 1949, when Sandy Saddler won recognition as champion. The NBA revised the class on July 20, 1959 when Harold Gomes defeated Paul Jorgensen for the vacant title.

The WBC recognized the division in 1968 and established their own champion.

The IBF followed suit in 1984 and the WBO in 1989.) Featherweight (123-126 lbs; 55.9 – 57.3 kg: or 8 stone, 11 pounds – 9 stone): First created under London Prize Ring Rules (in 1860) as 118 lbs (53.6 kg or 8 stone, 6 pounds); first established by the ABA as 126 lbs (57.3 kg or 9 stone in 1889); changed under Marquess Rules to 110 lbs (in 1889); next changed to 115 pounds (52.3 kg or 8 stone, 3 pounds) when George Dixon beat Cal McCarthy in 1890; his manager then changed to 120 lbs (54.4 kg or 8 stone, 8 pounds) when Dixon beat Abe Willis ; modified by the NSC (in 1909) as 126 lbs (57.3 kg or 9 stone).

Junior Featherweight [also called Light Featherweight, Super Bantamweight] (119-122 lbs; 54.1 – 55;5 kg; or 8 stone, 7 pounds – 8 stone, 10 pounds): First created by the New York Walker Law, though not fully established by the NYSAC (1920); first sanctioned by the WBC (in 1976) (The IBRO says the WBC called it "Super Bantamweight.") The WBA followed in 1977. Bantamweight (116-118 lbs; 52.7 – 53.6 kg; or 8 stone, 4 pound – 8 stone, 6 pounds): First established by the ABA (in 189), then fully sanctioned by the NSC (in 1909) as 118 lbs (53.6 kg or 8 stone, 6 pounds). Later solidified by the New York Walker Law for standardized weight divisions (in 1920); endorsed by the NYSAC, and sanctioned by the NBA.

Under London Prize Ring Rules, the weight division was 105 lbs (47.7 kg or 7 stone, 7 pounds). Under Queensberry Rules , it increased to 112 lbs (50.9 kg or 8 stone in 1880) and then 115 pounds (52.3 kg or 8 stone, 3 pounds in 1890). The weight class was set at 116 pounds (52.7 kg or 8 stone, 4 pounds in 1898). The present 118 pound limit was first adopted in England (in 1904), then by the NSC (in 1909). Junior Bantamweight [also called Light Bantamweight, Super Flyweight] (113-115 lbs; 51.4 – 52.3 kg; or 8 stone, 1 pound – 8 stone, 3 pounds): First created by the New York Walker Law (in 1920) regulating standardized weight divisions.

(The IBRO says it was mentioned in the rules of the NYSAC in 1920, but apparently no titles were ever held. The WBC re-introduced the division as "Super Flyweight" in 1980. The WBA followed in 1981.) Flyweight [also called Paperweight in England] (109-112 lbs; 49.5 – 50.0 kg; or 7 stone, 11 pounds – 8 stone): First established by the NSC (in 1909) as 112 lbs (50.9 kg or 8 stone). English boxing authorities followed suit and set the weight limit as 108 lbs (49.1 kg or 7 stone, 10 pounds in 1910). The NBA and NYSAC recognized this weight class in 1927. New York’s 1920 Walker Law established the weight class at 112 pounds.

Junior Flyweight [also called Light Flyweight] (106-108 lbs; 48.2 – 49.1 kg; 7 stone, 8 pounds – 7 stone, 10 pounds): First established by the 1920 Walker Law regulating standardized weight divisions. First sanctioned by the WBC in 1975. (The IBRO says it was established by the NYSAC at 109 pounds in 1920. Not much happened and it disappeared quickly. The WBC and WBA re-introduced the class at 108 pounds in 1975. The WBC called the division "Light Flyweight.") Strawweight [also called Minimumweight, Mini-Flyweight] (96-105 lbs; 43.6 – 47.7 kg; or 6 stone, 12 pounds – 7 stone, 7 pounds): First established as a "worldwide" division by the IBF (in 1987) and later recognized by both the WBA and WBC.

(The IBRO says it was established by the Thai Boxing Commission at 105 pounds in 1984. The IBF, WBC and WBA created the division in 1987. The IBF called it "Mini Flyweight"; the WBC "Strawweight"; and the WBA "Minimumweight." The IBF held its first world title bout for the division in June 1987; the WBC in October 1987, and the WBA in January 1988.) Paperweight (95lbs and below; less than 43.2 kg; or 6 stone, 11 pounds): First established by the Queensberry Amateur Championship and ABA as 95 lbs and less (in 1880). In time the paperweight champion became synonymous with the flyweight and bantamweight champions, although the weight actually increased 17 pounds by sanctioning of the NSC around 1896-1898.

Supplemental Information: 17 alphabetical weight classes [Cruiserweight by the World Boxing Council (in 1979); Super Middleweight (or junior light heavyweight) in Utah in 1967, by the Ohio Boxing Commission (in 1974), by the World Athletic Association in 1982, and officially by the International Boxing Federation (in 1984); and Mini-Flyweight (Strawweight or Minimumweight) by the International Boxing Federation (in 1987). NOTE: Cruiserweight limit was changed from 190-195 to a uniform 200, and was recognized by the World Boxing Council , World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation (in 2004)]. 14 conventional weight classes (Junior Middleweight, Junior Welterweight, Junior Lightweight, Junior Featherweight, Junior Bantamweight and Junior Flyweight) amended by the NBA and NYSAC after implemented New York Walker Law of 1920). 8 traditional weight classes (Light Heavyweight, Welterweight and Flyweight) established by the National Sporting Club of London (ratified in 1909) as championship divisions (est.

1910). 5 professional divisions throughout the 19th century (in 1889) with Bantamweight (Flyweight later modified three times as Featherweight) as set forth by the Pelican Club (a combination entity of the Pugilistic Society and Club ; later gave way to the National Sporting Club, which in time became the modern day British Board of Boxing Control ). 4 original weight classes (Middleweight and Featherweight) adopted by the Amateur Boxing Association (in 1880). 2 inaugural weight classes (Heavyweight and Light(er)weight) set by Broughton’s Rules governing prize fights (in 1738). Primary source: The History of Modern Day Weight Categories (as edited by BoxRec Wikipedia Editors)--Boxing Press, Editor in Chief, Greg Goodrich; International Boxing Research Organization Boxing Weight Classes – A Full Explanation – Boxing Agenda | Watch Boxing Online Boxing Weight Classes – A Full Explanation Boxing Weight Classes – A Full Explanation – by Admin 0 Boxing Weight Classes Boxing fans that don’t watch boxing much, and even those that do, often wonder about the weight class for boxing.

This is natural I think, because boxing tends to only cater to the fighters that are successful at “the moment”. For instance when Muhammad ali was on top, all people were interested in were heavy weights. The same is true for tyson. The man of the moment right now is “Money” himself Floyd Mayweather. Boxing weight classes can also be called the weight categories in boxing and boxing weight categories (they will determine the weight divisions in boxing), these terms all mean the same thing. In laymans terms, these phrase are asking to simple questions: (1) – How heavy is the boxer? (2) – What weight division does his weight class put him in? In boxing the weight of a boxer is very important as it determines who he can and can’t fight for the most part. People that have no clue of the weight classes in boxing, can *kind of* be forgiven for thinking that a Muhammad Ali could have fought a Floyd Mayweather. All this being said I am going to define for you the different weight class for boxing here, so that in future you won’t make the mistake of mis-matching boxers. Let’s get into the technical aspexcts of this shall we?

First let’s look at the boxing governing bodies, then I will list the 17 weight classes that are accepted by them. The following recognized bodies are: WBA – WBA stands for World Boxing Association, this is an international boxing organization, that have put together official bouts. They award fighters with the WBA championship at a professional level, it was founded in 1921 as the boxing association and changed its name to WBA in 1962, taking into consideration boxing’s world wide popularity, and inviting ither nations in to join it was originally 13 states WBC – WBC stands for World Boxing Council, they are an international boxing organization. Originallty stablished by 11 countries which were: the United States, Puerto Rico, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil. They came together in 1963 in Mexico City, by invitation of then President López Mateos, to unify all the world commisions and control boxings growth. There are now 161 member countries IBF – IBF stands for International boxing Federation it was initially named the USBA-International.

It cam about in 1983, when the president of the United States Boxing Association (USBA), lost his bid to become the WBA president. In 1999 the then president was accused of taking bribes and racketeering. Since then the IBF has gone on to have the first female president in Hiawatha Knight (1999) and Marian Muhammad (2001), after. Today they are considered one of the top 4 boxing sanctioning bodies. WBO – WBO stands for World Boxing Organization, that recognize professional boxing world champions. You can find their offices in San Juan, Puerto Rico. WBO started in 1988, after they had disputes with the WBA. This was during a the 1988 anual covention in Isla Margarita, Venezuela. The disputes were over rulings that should be applied. The WBO was a less respect title for many years. They even disallowed fighters to have the WBO and the other three major titles (IBF, WBA, or WBC) at the same time. It was not until 2012, that the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) recognized the WBO.

Now you have an oveview of the governin bodies in boixing you know more than 99% percent of fans, consider your self initiated. An explanation of the weight class for boxing Let’s start with a catch weight: A Brief Explanation Of “Catch Weight” A catch weight is basically a weight that is not naturally recopgnized within the 17 weight classes, which I will be explaining after this. The catch weights main purpose is to make the fight fair so that the naturally bigger fighter does not have a weight advantage. An agreement on a middle ground for the weight, two fighters will fight at, will also ensure that the fight will go ahead and protect the lighter fighter from being endangered. Source: Weight class (Boxing) Wikipedia The Boxing Weight Classes Originally there were 8 weight classes for boxing, this has subsequently been increased to 18 different weight classes.

You can see them below: The Different Weight Classes In boxing (Official WBA,WBC, IBF & WBO Classifications) 1 – (Pounds lb 105 – Kg 47.6 – 7.5st) – WBA Minimumweight, WBC Strawweight, IBF Mini flyweight, WBO Mini flyweight – Since 1987 2 – (Pounds lb 108 – kg 49.0 – 7 st lb 10) – WBA Light flyweight, WBC Light flyweight, IBF Junior flyweight, WBO Junior flyweight – Since 1975 3 – (Pounds lb 112 – Kg 50.8 – 8 st) – WBA Flyweight, WBC Flyweight, IBF Flyweight, WBO Flyweight – Since 1911 4 – (Pounds lb 115 – Kg 52.2 – 8 st lb 3) – WBA Super flyweight, WBC Super flyweight, IBF Junior bantamweight, WBO Junior bantamweight – Since 1980 5 – (Pounds

 lb 118 – Kg 53.5 – 8 st lb 6) – WBA Bantamweight, WBC Bantamweight, IBF Bantamweight, WBO Bantamweight – Since 1894 6 – (Pounds lb 122 – Kg 55.3 – 8 st lb 10) – WBA Super bantamweight, WBC Super bantamweight, IBF Junior featherweight, WBO Junior featherweight – Since 1976 7 – (Pounds lb 126 – Kg 57.2 – 9 st) – WBA Featherweight, WBC Featherweight, IBF Featherweight, WBO Featherweight – Since 1889 8 – (Pounds lb 130 – Kg 59.0 – 9 st lb 4) – WBA Super featherweight, WBC Super featherweight, IBF Junior lightweight, WBO Junior lightweight – Since 1959 9 – (Pounds lb 135 – Kg 61.2 – 9 st lb 9) – WBA Lightweight, WBC Lightweight

, IBF Lightweight, WBO Lightweight – Since 1886 10 – (Pounds lb 140 – Kg 63.5 – 10 st) – WBA Super lightweight, WBC Super lightweight, IBF Junior welterweight, WBO Junior welterweight – Since 1959 11 – (Pounds lb 147 – Kg 66.7 – 10.5 st) – WBA Welterweight, WBC Welterweight, IBF Welterweight, WBO Welterweight – Since 1914 12 – (Pounds lb 154 – Kg 69.9 – 11 st) – WBA Super welterweight, WBC Super welterweight, IBF Junior middleweight, WBO Junior middleweight – Since 1962 13 – (Pounds lb 160 – Kg 72.5 – 11 st lb 6) – WBA Middleweight, WBC Middleweight, IBF Middleweight, WBO Middleweight – Since 1884 14 – (Pounds lb 168 – Kg

 76.2 – 12 st) – WBA Super middleweight, WBC Super middleweight, IBF Super middleweight, WBO Super middleweight – Since 1984 15 – (Pounds lb 175 – Kg 79.4 – 12.5 st) – WBA Light heavyweight, WBC Light heavyweight, IBF Light heavyweight, WBO Light heavyweight – Since 1913 16 – (Pounds lb 200 – Kg 90.7 – 14 st lb 4) – WBA Cruiserweight, WBC Cruiserweight, IBF Cruiserweight, WBO Junior heavyweight – Since 1980 17 – (weight unlimited) – WBA Heavyweight, WBC Heavyweight, IBF Heavyweight, WBO Heavyweight – Since 1885 You can now look at the weight classes in boxing as summarized by Box Rec, which is the most popular boxing website online for statistics.

Their weight class guide will help you see the weight classes in boxing more clearly without the *squabbling*, between these respective bodies. [table id=1 /] Weight class (boxing) | Boxing Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit A professional boxer typically weighs more between fights than at the time of a fight. Part of the process of training for a bout is "getting down to fighting weight". The weigh-in takes place the day before the fight. Boxers typically stand on the scales barefoot and without gloves. The weigh-in is often a photo opportunity and boxers or their entourage may trash talk each other. This element is such a valued part of the build-up that heavyweight boxers go through the ritual of being weighed even though there is no limit to be measured against, even where there appears to be genuine animosity between boxers. A boxer who is over the weight limit may strip naked to make the weight if the excess is minimal; otherwise, in a professional bout, one can try again later, typically after losing weight in the interim through dehydration by vigorous exercise in a steam room. If the excess weight is too great, the effort expended trying to "make weight" will make the boxer unfit for the fight itself.

In such cases, the fight may be cancelled, with the over weight boxer sanctioned; or the fight may proceed as a catch weight non-title fight. An amateur boxer must make the weight at the initial weigh-in; there is no opportunity to try again later. [3] There is a "general weigh-in" before the start of the tournament and a "daily weigh-in" on the morning of each of a fighter's bouts. [2] At the general weigh-in, the fighter must be between the weight class's upper and lower limits; at the daily weigh-in only the upper limit is enforced. [2] A fighter outside the limit at the initial weigh-in may be allowed to fight in a different class if there is space in the tournament. [4] At major events such as boxing at the Olympics , there is a limit of one boxer per country per weight class. [5] Culture Edit A boxer may fight different bouts at different weight classes. The trend for professionals is to move up to a higher class as they age. Winning titles at multiple weight classes to become a " multiple champion " is considered a major achievement. In amateur boxing, bouts are much shorter and much more frequent, and boxers fight at their "natural" weight.

One boxer is said to be better " pound for pound " than another if he is considered superior with due regard for their difference in weight. Theoretical comparisons of the merits of boxers in different weight classes are a popular topic for boxing fans, with a similar speculative appeal to comparing sports figures from different eras; in both cases, the competitors could never face each other in reality. History Edit In the early nineteenth century, there were no standard weight classes. In 1823, the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue said the limit for a "light weight" was 12 stone (168 lb) while Sportsman's Slang the same year gave 11 stone (154 lb) as the limit. [6] Size mismatches were dangerous for the smaller boxer and unsatisfying for the spectators. National and world titles could only become recognised if standard weight classes were agreed upon. Important sets of weight classes were those specified in 1909 by the National Sporting Club of London , and those contained in the 1920 Walker Law which established the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC).

After the split in the 1960s between the WBC and the WBA, the divisions were narrowed, creating more champions simultaneously, and making it easier for fighters to move between different weight divisions. Among the professional bodies, the names of the new divisions are not standardized between different sanctioning bodies, although the cutoff weights are. These weights are specified in pounds , reflecting the historic dominance of America (and, earlier, Britain) in the sport. Catch weight Main article: Catch weight A nonstandard weight limit is called a catch weight. A catch weight may be agreed for an individual bout—sometimes even for a championship bout—but championships are awarded only at the standard weight classes. For example, when Manny Pacquiao fought Miguel Cotto at a catch-weight of 145 pounds, the World Boxing Organization sanctioned this as a title fight for welterweight, whose limit is 147 pounds. [7] Professional boxing Edit This table gives names and limits recognised by the four widely-regarded sanctioning bodies ( WBA , WBC , IBF , WBO ) [8] and the label used in Boxrec.com 's data.

The date is that since which a continuous world title has been recognised by a major sanctioning body; some classes had earlier champions recognised intermittently or by minor bodies. One current weight class with only minor recognition is " super-cruiserweight "; widely used as an informal descriptor, it is a formal weight class of the lightly regarded (professional) International Boxing Association at a limit of 210 lb; the IBA's cruiserweight limit is 190 lb. [9] Weight limit ↑ Original limit 190 lb; raised to 200 lb in 2003 Amateur boxing Main article: Boxing at the Summer Olympics When the (amateur) International Boxing Association (AIBA) was founded in 1946 to govern amateur boxing, it metricated the weight class limits by rounding them to the nearest kilogram . Subsequent alterations as outlined in the boxing at the Summer Olympics article; these have introduced further discrepancies between amateur and professional class limits and names. The lower weight classes are to be adjusted in September 2010, to establish an absolute minimum weight for adult boxers. [1] Amateur weight classes also specify the minimum weight (which the same as the maximum weight of the next highest class).

[1] For safety reasons, fighters cannot fight at a higher weight. This also meant that even the heaviest weight class has a limit, albeit a lower bound. The lower limit for "heavyweight" was established in 1948 at 81 kg. When a new limit of 91+ kg was established in 1984, the name "heavyweight" was kept by the 81+ kg class, and the 91+ kg class was named "super heavyweight", a name not currently used in professional boxing. Classes are as follows: [10] Class name Cruiserweight - BoxRec Cruiserweight Also known as Junior Heavyweight and Lighter-heavyweight The maximum weight for this division is 200 pounds (90.9 kg or 14 stone 4 lbs). The title was originally contested at a maximum weight of 190 pounds, but did drift for a while up to 195 pounds. In 2003 the current limit was established. The cruiserweight division first originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight).

The division was next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone 6 lbs – 13 stone 6 lbs) by the World Boxing Council (WBC) in 1979, then the World Boxing Association (WBA) in 1982, and the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in 1983. The division was modified in 2004, first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds. NOTE: The English class cruiserweights (from 1889-1937) became Light Heavyweight (1937-present). The name reappeared in America (in 1980) for a new class of 190, then 195, and currently 200 pound boxers. Internal Links ::WBC MUAYTHAI (OFFICIAL SITE):: Rule 6 :: Weight Divisions and Weigh-in 6.1 Divisions and weight limits for competitions.

Divisions Weight limits 6.1.1 Mini Flyweight From 100 pounds(45.454 kg.), but notover 105 pounds(47.727 kg.) 6.1.2 Light Flyweight Must be over 105 pounds (47.272 kg.), but not over 108 pounds (48.988 kg.) 6.1.3 Flyweight Must be over 108 pounds (48.988 kg.), But not over 112 pounds (50.802kg.) 6.1.4 Super Flyweight Must be over 112 pounds (50.802 kg.), but not over 115 pounds (52.163 kg.) 6.1.5 Bantamweight Must be over 115 pounds (52.273kg.), But not over 118 pounds (53.524kg.) 6.1.6 Super Bantamweight Must be over 118 pounds (53.524 kg.), but not over 122 pounds (55

.338 kg) 6.1.7 Featherweight Must be over 122 pounds (55.338kg), but not over 126 pounds (57.153kg.) 6.1.8 Super Featherweight Must be over 126 pounds (57.153kg.), but not over 130 pounds (58.967 kg.) 6.1.9 Lightweight Must be over 130 pounds (58.967 kg.), but not over 135 pounds (61.235kg.) 6.1.10 Super Lightweight Must be over 135 pounds (61.235kg.), but not over 140 pounds (63.503 kg.) 6.1.11 Welterweight Must be over 140 pounds(63.503kg.), but not over 147 pounds (66.678kg.) 6.1.12 Super Welterweight Must be over 147 pounds (66.678kg.), but not over than 154 pounds

 (69.853kg.) 6.1.13 Middleweight Must be over 154 pounds (69.853kg.), but not over than 160 pounds (71.575kg.) 6.1.14 super Middleweight Must be over 160 pounds (71.575kg.), but not over than 168pounds(76.204kg) 6.1.15 Light Heavyweight Must be over 168 pounds (76.364kg.), but not over 175 pounds (79.379kg.) 6.1.16 Cruiserweight Must be over 175 pounds (79.379kg.), but not over than 190 pounds (86.183kg.) 6.1.17 Super Cruiserweight Must be over 190-210 pounds (40.909 - 95.455 kg.) 6.1.18 Heavyweight Must be over 210 -230 pounds (95.455 - 

104.545 kg.) and up.

6.1.18 Super Heavyweight Super Heavyweight over 230 pounds ( 104.545 kg.) and up. 6.2 Weigh-in 6.2.1 The boxers must weigh-in 24 hours before the scheduled time of the fight contest. The boxing stadium manager may change the above time table if reasonable. 6.2.2 Before weigh-in, the boxers must have their physical examination checked by the doctor to certify that they are physically fit and healthy. 6.2.3 The boxer�s boxing camp chief, the manager, or his representative may witness the weigh-in. 6.3 Weight Regulations 6.3.1 A boxer must weight at least 100 pounds and over. must compete within five (5) pounds different weights. 6.3.2 The boxers must have at least three (3) hours to rest after the weigh-in to be able to compete.

Question: What boxing weight class is limited to 190 pounds?
Answer: Cruiserweight