Boxing Weight Classes Chart In Pounds. Boxing weight classes are a way of ensuring that boxers of similar size and weight are matched up. In the olympics its limit is 81 kg.
While one can argue that a true champion would fight anyone fighting within one s weight class makes for better fights. 4 to 8 oz. Over 135 to 145 lbs.
The top class with no upper limit is called heavyweight in professional boxing and super heavyweight in amateur boxing a boxing match is usually scheduled for a fixed weight class and each boxer s weight must not exceed the upper limit.
7 st 7 lbs. Women s olympic boxing is restricted to just three weight classes. This boxing weight category has a weight limit of 154 pounds or 69 85 kilograms. All boxers in this category should weigh not more than 175 pounds or 79 38 kilograms during the weigh in.
