What are the Different Weight Classes in Women’s Boxing?

by admin on May 29th, 2011

There are 17 weight class divisions in women’s boxing which is the same number as in men’s boxing. In most weight classes the weight requirements for men and women do not differ, the exception being in the heavyweight division where men must top 200 pounds and women must top 175 pounds. The Super Welterweight and Cruiserweight classes apply only to men while the Junior Middleweight and Mini Flyweight classes apply only to women. The women’s weight ratings or divisions below are expressed in pounds according to the IFBA and the (more…)

Who are the Title Holders in Women’s Boxing?

by admin on May 21st, 2011

Women’s boxing first appeared in the Olympics of 1902, and were only demonstration bouts. Sweden revived the sport in 1988, the Brits sanctioned the first women’s bouts in 1997. The first European Cup took place in 1999, and the first World’s Championship bouts were fought in 2001. Women’s boxing was recently approved by the Olympic Committee, with the first bouts at the London games in 2012.

There are many weight divisions in women’s boxing: Atomweight through heavyweight. World title holders appear in each division (more…)