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In boxing, a weight class is a measurement weight range for boxers. The lower limit of a weight class is equal to the upper weight limit of the class below it. The top class, with no upper limit, is called heavyweight in professional boxing and super heavyweight [1] in amateur boxing. A boxing match is usually scheduled for a fixed weight class ...
In amateur boxing, light welterweight is a weight class for fighters weighing up to 64 kilograms.For the 1952 Summer Olympics, the division was created when the span from 54 to 67 kg was changed from three weight classes (featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight) to four.
Weight class name Upper limit Flyweight 50 kg (110.2 lb) Super Flyweight 52 kg (114.6 lb) Bantamweight 54 kg (119.0 lb) Super Bantamweight 56 kg (123.5 lb) Featherweight 58 kg (127.9 lb) Super Featherweight 60 kg (132.3 lb) Lightweight 62 kg (136.7 lb) Light Welterweight 64 kg (141.1 lb) Welterweight 67 kg (147.7 lb)
The weight division system is different in each organisation, so the kickboxing weight divisions of some international organizations vary: International Kickboxing Federation (IKF), welterweight (Pro & Amateur) 142.1–147 lb or 64.5–66.7 kg. [21] International Sport Karate Association (ISKA), welterweight 142.1–147 lb or 64.5–66.7 kg. [22]
The light middleweight division (also known as junior middleweight in the IBF or super welterweight in the WBA and WBC), is a weight division in professional boxing, above 66.7 kg and up to 69.9 kg (147–154 pounds).
Weight classes are divisions of competition used to match competitors against others of their own size. Weight classes are used in a variety of sports including rowing , weight lifting , and especially combat sports [ 1 ] such as boxing , kickboxing , mixed martial arts , wrestling , and Brazilian jiu-jitsu .
Cuban Felix Savon is the most successful boxer in the World Amateur Boxing Championships (Men's editions) of all time having won 6 gold medals as a heavyweight. As of 1 August 2021, men are grouped into 13 weight classes as follows: [4] 46–48 kg (Minimumweight) 48–51 kg ; 51–54 kg (Bantamweight) 54–57 kg (Featherweight)
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