What is the bantamweight weight limit in boxing?

The bantamweight division has a weight limit of 53.52 kg (118 lb). Boxers who weigh above the limit at the official weigh-in forfeit their shot at any title on the line.

What's the next bantamweight fight?

The next scheduled bantamweight fight is Francesca Hennessy vs Aurora De Persio on Saturday, May 30, 2026 on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer.

Bantamweight

Boxing's bantamweight division — limit 53.52 kg (118 lb). Current champions, top contenders, and every upcoming fight.

Current World Champions

No current champion data on file. Rankings sync coming soon.

Upcoming Bantamweight Fights

30May
Francesca HennessyvsAurora De Persio
Boxxer Event · BBC Two, BBC iPlayer
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13Jun
Jesse RodriguezvsAntonio Vargas
Rodriguez vs. Vargas
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13Jun
Jesse 'Bam' RodriguezvsAntonio Vargas
Matchroom Boxing card · DAZN
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Bantamweight — Frequently Asked

What is the bantamweight weight limit in boxing?: The bantamweight division has a weight limit of 53.52 kg (118 lb). Boxers who weigh above the limit at the official weigh-in forfeit their shot at any title on the line.
What's the next bantamweight fight?: The next scheduled bantamweight fight is Francesca Hennessy vs Aurora De Persio on Saturday, May 30, 2026 on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer.

About the Bantamweight division

The bantamweight division in professional boxing has a weight limit of 53.52 kg (118 lb). Fighters who weigh above the limit at the official weigh-in forfeit their shot at any title that may be on the line. Rankings above are the most recent snapshot we hold from each sanctioning body; champions update within hours of a title fight via our live scorecard feed.