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The heaviest weight class in boxing is the Heavyweight division. Unlike other classes, the Heavyweight division has no upper weight limit. This class has historically been the glamor division of the sport, with some of the most iconic figures in boxing history competing in this category.
5. Anthony Crolla (32-6-3) England's Crolla lost his world title in his second defense, dropping a decision in a hard-fought battle with Venezuela's Jorge Linares in September. In the immediate rematch in March, Crolla lost another decision, this one much more one-sided. In his return on Oct. 7, Crolla shook off the two-fight skid by winning an entertaining and competitive unanimous decision against Scotland's Ricky Burns, a three-division titleholder who returned to 135 pounds for the bout. Next: TBA
8. Richard Commey (25-2) Ghana's Commey is as tough as they come. He lost heart-breaking back-to-back split decisions to Robert Easter Jr. for a vacant world title and to Denis Shafikov in a title eliminator in 2016, but bounced back with a unanimous decision against Hedi Slimani in March. He signed with promoter Lou DiBella and was scheduled to travel to Kemerovo, Russia to face Russia's Roman Andreev (20-0) in a Dec. 9 world title eliminator for the right to become Easter's mandatory challenger. However, Andreev promoter Vlad Hrunov failed to meet the terms of the contract and the fight was canceled, so Commey instead will face Alejandro Luna (22-0) in the eliminator on the Sergey Lipinets-Mikey Garcia undercard. Next: Feb. 10 vs. Luna
Super Welterweight fighters bring an enhanced level of power to the ring, with a focus on delivering forceful punches. Boxers in this division are typically more muscular and robust, capable of executing powerful blows while still retaining a degree of speed and technical skill. The fighting style in the super welterweight class often involves a mix of aggressive power boxing and strategic maneuvering.
Separation into different groups ensures a fighter who weighs less doesn’t go up against one who weighs nearly twice as much. It also keeps the focus on skill, technique, and performance rather than size and stature.
There are now four major sanctioning bodies in professional boxing. The official rules and regulations of the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and World Boxing Organization (WBO) all recognize each other in their rankings and title unification rules. Each of these organizations sanction and regulate championship bouts and award world titles. American boxing magazine The Ring began awarding world titles in 1922.
In 2007, The Ring was acquired by the owners of fight promoter Golden Boy Promotions, which has publicized The Ring's world championships when they are at stake in fights it promotes (such as Joe Calzaghe mike tyson vs jake paul betting line, mike tyson vs jake paul prediction. Roy Jones Jr. in 2008). Since 2012, to reduce the number of vacant titles, The Ring allows fights between a number one or two contender; or alternatively a number three, four, or five contender to fill a vacant title. This has prompted further doubts about its credibility. Some boxing journalists have been extremely critical of the new championship policy and state that if this new policy is followed, the Ring title may lose the credibility it once held.
Separation into different groups ensures a fighter who weighs less doesn’t go up against one who weighs nearly twice as much. It also keeps the focus on skill, technique, and performance rather than size and stature.
When the (amateur) International Boxing Association (AIBA) was founded in 1946 to govern amateur boxing, it metricated the weight class limits by rounding them to the nearest kilogram. Subsequent alterations as outlined in the boxing at the Summer Olympics article; these have introduced further discrepancies between amateur and professional class limits and names. The lower weight classes are to be adjusted in September 2010, to establish an absolute minimum weight for adult boxers.
The battle lines drawn by boxing’s weight classes are not just boundaries; they are stages where legends are born and stories are told. They remind us that in the world of boxing, size does matter, but it is the heart, skill, and determination that truly define a champion. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer to the sport, understanding these classes is key to appreciating the full spectrum of excitement and skill that boxing has to offer.
*Note: Longest title reigns listed below include consecutive title defenses only; titleholders, not necessarily world or undisputed champions; defenses include draws where title was maintained, as well as unification fights
Whichever decision is made, the overweight fighter is typically penalized in some way, such as a reduction in the fight purse or even a fine. If the bout turns into a non-title fight, the overweight boxer becomes ineligible to win the title should they emerge victorious in the match.
5. Anthony Crolla (32-6-3) England's Crolla lost his world title in his second defense, dropping a decision in a hard-fought battle with Venezuela's Jorge Linares in September. In the immediate rematch in March, Crolla lost another decision, this one much more one-sided. In his return on Oct. 7, Crolla shook off the two-fight skid by winning an entertaining and competitive unanimous decision against Scotland's Ricky Burns, a three-division titleholder who returned to 135 pounds for the bout. Next: TBA
8. Richard Commey (25-2) Ghana's Commey is as tough as they come. He lost heart-breaking back-to-back split decisions to Robert Easter Jr. for a vacant world title and to Denis Shafikov in a title eliminator in 2016, but bounced back with a unanimous decision against Hedi Slimani in March. He signed with promoter Lou DiBella and was scheduled to travel to Kemerovo, Russia to face Russia's Roman Andreev (20-0) in a Dec. 9 world title eliminator for the right to become Easter's mandatory challenger. However, Andreev promoter Vlad Hrunov failed to meet the terms of the contract and the fight was canceled, so Commey instead will face Alejandro Luna (22-0) in the eliminator on the Sergey Lipinets-Mikey Garcia undercard. Next: Feb. 10 vs. LunaSuper Welterweight fighters bring an enhanced level of power to the ring, with a focus on delivering forceful punches. Boxers in this division are typically more muscular and robust, capable of executing powerful blows while still retaining a degree of speed and technical skill. The fighting style in the super welterweight class often involves a mix of aggressive power boxing and strategic maneuvering.
Separation into different groups ensures a fighter who weighs less doesn’t go up against one who weighs nearly twice as much. It also keeps the focus on skill, technique, and performance rather than size and stature.
There are now four major sanctioning bodies in professional boxing. The official rules and regulations of the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and World Boxing Organization (WBO) all recognize each other in their rankings and title unification rules. Each of these organizations sanction and regulate championship bouts and award world titles. American boxing magazine The Ring began awarding world titles in 1922.
In 2007, The Ring was acquired by the owners of fight promoter Golden Boy Promotions, which has publicized The Ring's world championships when they are at stake in fights it promotes (such as Joe Calzaghe mike tyson vs jake paul betting line, mike tyson vs jake paul prediction. Roy Jones Jr. in 2008). Since 2012, to reduce the number of vacant titles, The Ring allows fights between a number one or two contender; or alternatively a number three, four, or five contender to fill a vacant title. This has prompted further doubts about its credibility. Some boxing journalists have been extremely critical of the new championship policy and state that if this new policy is followed, the Ring title may lose the credibility it once held.
Separation into different groups ensures a fighter who weighs less doesn’t go up against one who weighs nearly twice as much. It also keeps the focus on skill, technique, and performance rather than size and stature.
When the (amateur) International Boxing Association (AIBA) was founded in 1946 to govern amateur boxing, it metricated the weight class limits by rounding them to the nearest kilogram. Subsequent alterations as outlined in the boxing at the Summer Olympics article; these have introduced further discrepancies between amateur and professional class limits and names. The lower weight classes are to be adjusted in September 2010, to establish an absolute minimum weight for adult boxers.
The battle lines drawn by boxing’s weight classes are not just boundaries; they are stages where legends are born and stories are told. They remind us that in the world of boxing, size does matter, but it is the heart, skill, and determination that truly define a champion. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer to the sport, understanding these classes is key to appreciating the full spectrum of excitement and skill that boxing has to offer.
*Note: Longest title reigns listed below include consecutive title defenses only; titleholders, not necessarily world or undisputed champions; defenses include draws where title was maintained, as well as unification fights
Whichever decision is made, the overweight fighter is typically penalized in some way, such as a reduction in the fight purse or even a fine. If the bout turns into a non-title fight, the overweight boxer becomes ineligible to win the title should they emerge victorious in the match.