Boxing is one of the most popular combat sports in the world, with millions of fans tuning in to watch the best fighters compete at the highest level. In order to ensure fair competition, boxing has established weight classes that fighters must compete in. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide to the 17 different weight classes in boxing today, as well as the current undisputed champions.
Flyweight (112 lbs/51 kg)
The flyweight division is the lightest weight class in professional boxing. The current undisputed champion is Julio Cesar Martinez of Mexico.
Super Flyweight (115 lbs/52 kg)
The super flyweight division is just slightly heavier than the flyweight division. The current undisputed champion is Juan Francisco Estrada of Mexico.
Bantamweight (118 lbs/53.5 kg)
The bantamweight division is another step up in weight, with fighters weighing in at 118 pounds or less. The current undisputed champion is Naoya Inoue of Japan.
Super Bantamweight (122 lbs/55 kg)
The super bantamweight division is slightly heavier than the bantamweight division. The current undisputed champion is Stephen Fulton of the United States.
Featherweight (126 lbs/57 kg)
The featherweight division is one of the most exciting in boxing, with fighters weighing in at 126 pounds or less. The current undisputed champion is Josh Warrington of the United Kingdom.
Super Featherweight (130 lbs/59 kg)
The super featherweight division is slightly heavier than the featherweight division. The current undisputed champion is Oscar Valdez of Mexico.
Lightweight (135 lbs/61 kg)
The lightweight division is one of the most prestigious in boxing, with fighters weighing in at 135 pounds or less. The current undisputed champion is Teofimo Lopez of the United States.
Super Lightweight (140 lbs/63.5 kg)
The super lightweight division is just slightly heavier than the lightweight division. The current undisputed champion is Josh Taylor of the United Kingdom.
Welterweight (147 lbs/67 kg)
The welterweight division is one of the most popular in boxing, with fighters weighing in at 147 pounds or less. The current undisputed champion is Terence Crawford of the United States.
Super Welterweight (154 lbs/70 kg)
The super welterweight division is slightly heavier than the welterweight division. The current undisputed champion is Jermell Charlo of the United States.
Middleweight (160 lbs/72.5 kg)
The middleweight division is another highly prestigious weight class in boxing. The current undisputed champion is Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez of Mexico.
Super Middleweight (168 lbs/76 kg)
The super middleweight division is just slightly heavier than the middleweight division. The current undisputed champion is Canelo Alvarez of Mexico.
Light Heavyweight (175 lbs/79 kg)
The light heavyweight division is another popular weight class in boxing, with fighters weighing in at 175 pounds or less. The current undisputed champion is Artur Beterbiev of Russia.
Cruiserweight (200 lbs/90.7 kg)
The cruiserweight division is just one step away from the heavyweight division. Fighters in this weight class weigh in at 200 pounds or less. The current undisputed champion is Mairis Briedis of Latvia.
Heavyweight (unlimited)
The heavyweight division is the highest weight class in professional boxing, with no upper weight limit. The current undisputed champion is Anthony Joshua of the United Kingdom.
Women's Boxing
Women's boxing has grown in popularity in recent years, and has its own set of weight classes. The undisputed women's boxing champion is the boxer who holds all the major world titles within a particular weight class.
These titles include those sanctioned by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and World Boxing Organization (WBO).
Women's boxing first became an Olympic sport in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, with three weight classes. It has since expanded to five weight classes for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Women's boxing has faced challenges in gaining acceptance as a legitimate sport, particularly due to cultural and societal attitudes towards women in combat sports. However, female boxers have worked hard to break down these barriers and prove their worth in the ring.
Notable female boxers include Claressa Shields, who won gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics and became the undisputed middleweight champion in 2019, and Katie Taylor, who won gold at the 2012 Olympics and is the undisputed lightweight champion.
Despite the challenges, women's boxing continues to grow in popularity and gain recognition as a legitimate sport. Many female boxers have become role models for young girls and women around the world, inspiring them to pursue their passions and break down barriers in their own lives.
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