Boxing weight class

A division that groups boxers by body weight for competition. Weight limits aim to match opponents of comparable size and reduce mismatches.

Weigh-in: An official measurement of a competitor’s body weight before a contest. Boxers must meet their division’s limit at the official weigh-in.
Pound (mass): A unit of mass equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.454 kilograms. Professional boxing limits are commonly stated in pounds.
Olympic boxing weight classes: The weight categories used in boxing events at the Olympic Games. Olympic categories differ in number and limits from professional divisions.
Weight cutting in combat sports: The practice of reducing body mass to qualify for a lower division in combat sports. Boxing is part of a wider debate about health risks and weigh-in policy.
Rehydration clause: A bout condition limiting how much a boxer may weigh after the official weigh-in. It can restrict rapid weight regain between the weigh-in and fight.
Kilogram: The SI base unit of mass. Olympic and many international boxing divisions use kilogram limits.
Professional boxing weight classes: The divisions used in professional boxing, from minimumweight through heavyweight. These are the familiar divisions used for most professional championship bouts.
Boxing championship: A title awarded to a boxer recognized as champion under a governing body or competition system. Each division can support separate champions and title bouts.
Catchweight: A negotiated weight limit for a bout that does not match either boxer’s usual division limit. It provides a bout-specific alternative to competing at a standard class limit.
Professional boxing: Organized boxing in which licensed fighters compete for pay under professional rules. Its divisions and title structures differ from amateur boxing.

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