The weight ranges for light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions vary slightly depending on the sport and organization: Light Heavyweight:
- In professional boxing, light heavyweight typically ranges from 168 to 175 pounds (76.2 to 79.4 kg)
- In amateur boxing, it is above 165 pounds (75 kg) and up to 178 pounds (81 kg)
- In mixed martial arts (MMA), light heavyweight is from 186 to 205 pounds (84 to 93 kg)
- In kickboxing, it generally ranges from about 171 to 210 pounds (77 to 95 kg), depending on the promotion
Heavyweight:
- In professional boxing, heavyweight is any weight over 200 pounds (90.7 kg)
- In amateur boxing, heavyweight is from 179 to 201 pounds (81.2 to 91.2 kg), with super heavyweight above 201 pounds (91.6 kg)
- In MMA, heavyweight ranges from over 225 to 265 pounds (102 to 120 kg), with super heavyweight above 265 pounds
Summary Table
Division| Weight Range (lbs)| Weight Range (kg)| Notes
---|---|---|---
Light Heavyweight| 168–175 (pro boxing)| 76.2–79.4| Also 165–178 (amateur
boxing)
Heavyweight| 200+ (pro boxing)| 90.7+| 179–201 (amateur boxing)
MMA Light Heavyweight| 186–205| 84–93|
MMA Heavyweight| 225–265| 102–120|
These weight classes ensure fair competition by matching fighters of similar size and weight
