Understand the Weight Classes in Boxing for Men and Women

Boxing is a highly recognized Mixed Martial Arts Sport that demands the utmost physical strength, ability, and fitness. Boxers from all around the world are divided into certain weight classes in boxing depending upon their weights.

In this blog, we will analyze these weight divisions for the Men, Women, and Junior categories. Furthermore, the discussion will provide the years of weight division establishment and changes over time.

A Quick Overview of Weight Classes In Boxing:

Divisions	Weights
Heavyweight	≥200 lb (90.7 kg)
Light heavyweight	168–175 lb (76.2–79.4 kg)
Middleweight	154–160 lb (69.9–72.6 kg)
Welterweight	140–147 lb (63.5–66.7 kg)
Lightweight	130–135 lb (59.0–61.2 kg)
Featherweight	122–126 lb (55.3–57.2 kg)
Bantamweight	115–118 lb (52.2–53.5 kg)
Flyweight	108–112 lb (49.0–50.8 kg)

Amateur Weight Classes in Boxing:

The following table describes the details of weight classes in the Boxing for Men, Women, and Junior categories for Amateur Boxing.

Class name	Weight class limit (kg/lbs)
	Women	Men	Junior
Super heavyweight	Nil	Unlimited	Nil
Heavyweight	Unlimited	92 kg (202.8 lb; 14.5 st)	Unlimited
Cruiserweight	Nil	86 kg (189.6 lb; 13.5 st)	Nil
Light heavyweight	81 kg (178.6 lb; 12.8 st)	80 kg (176.4 lb; 12.6 st)	80 kg (176.4 lb; 12.6 st)
Middleweight	75 kg (165.3 lb; 11.8 st)	75 kg (165.3 lb; 11.8 st)	75 kg (165.3 lb; 11.8 st)
Light middleweight	70 kg (154.3 lb; 11.0 st)	71 kg (156.5 lb; 11.2 st)	70 kg (154.3 lb; 11.0 st)
Welterweight	66 kg (145.5 lb; 10.4 st)	67 kg (147.7 lb; 10.6 st)	66 kg (145.5 lb; 10.4 st)
Light welterweight	63 kg (138.9 lb; 9.9 st)	63.5 kg (140.0 lb; 10.0 st)	63 kg (138.9 lb; 9.9 st)
Lightweight	60 kg (132.3 lb; 9.4 st)	60 kg (132.3 lb; 9.4 st)	60 kg (132.3 lb; 9.4 st)
Featherweight	57.5 kg (126.8 lb; 9.1 st)	57 kg (125.7 lb; 9.0 st)	57 kg (125.7 lb; 9.0 st)
Bantamweight	55 kg (121.3 lb; 8.7 st)	54 kg (119.0 lb; 8.5 st)	54 kg (119.0 lb; 8.5 st)
Light Bantamweight	—	—	52 kg (114.6 lb; 8.2 st)
Flyweight	52.5 kg (115.7 lb; 8.3 st)	51 kg (112.4 lb; 8.0 st)	50 kg (110.2 lb; 7.9 st)
Light flyweight	50 kg (110.2 lb; 7.9 st)	—	48 kg (105.8 lb; 7.6 st)
Pinweight	45 – 47.5 kg (99.2 – 104.7 lb	46 – 48 kg (101.4 – 105.8 lb	44 – 46 kg (97.0 – 101.4 lb

Oleksandr Usyk - Current Heavyweight Champion:

Meet Oleksandr Usyk, a Ukrainian boxing sensation born on January 17, 1987. This champ has conquered two weight classes, holding unified heavyweight titles since 2021 and the Ring magazine title since 2022.

Usyk made history as the first undisputed cruiserweight champion from 2018 to 2019 by winning all four major world titles. With a victory over Anthony Joshua in 2021, he joined the elite club of boxers who've unified both cruiserweight and heavyweight world titles.

Age	37
Height	6 Feet 3 Inches (191 cm)
Stance	Southpaw
Reach	78 Inches (198 cm)
Boxing Record	21 - 0 - 0
Knockout Wins	14
Weight Division	Heavyweight

Gervonta Davis - Current Lightweight Champion:

Gervonta Davis is a skilled professional boxer from the United States and has achieved great success in the sport by winning world championships in 3 weight classes in boxing, Lightweight, Super Featherweight, and Light Welterweight.

Davis is particularly known for his incredibly fast speed and impressive knockout power and that is why he is a favorite among fans.

Age	29
Height	5 Feet 5 ½ Inches (166 cm)
Alias	Tank
Stance	Southpaw
Reach	67 ½ Inches (171 cm)
Boxing Record	29 - 0 - 0
Knockout Wins	27
Weight Division	Lightweight

Artem Dalakian - Current Flyweight Champion:

Artem Dalakian, the Ukrainian pro boxer was born on August 10, 1987. Since 2018, he's been rocking the World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight title. This dynamo is ranked fourth by The Ring and Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and a solid third by BoxRec in the active flyweight scene.

Age	36
Height	5 Feet 4 ½ Inches (164 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Reach	64 ½ Inches (164 cm)
Boxing Record	22 - 0 - 0
Knockout Wins	15
Weight Division	Flyweight