What is the light heavyweight weight limit in boxing?

The light heavyweight division has a weight limit of 79.38 kg (175 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 light heavyweight fight?

The next scheduled light heavyweight fight is Atif Oberlton vs Carlos Góngora on Sunday, May 10, 2026 on DAZN.

Light Heavyweight

Boxing's light heavyweight division — limit 79.38 kg (175 lb). Current champions, top contenders, and every upcoming fight.

Current World Champions

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

Upcoming Light Heavyweight Fights

10May
Atif OberltonvsCarlos Góngora
Salita Promotions Card · DAZN
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10May
Raphael MonnyvsSuray Mahmutovic
Zuffa Boxing 06 · Paramount+
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10May
Rakhmatullo BoymatovvsCaleb Hall
Zuffa Boxing 06 · Paramount+
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23May
Daniel LapinvsBenjamin Mendes Tani
Glory in Giza · DAZN
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30May
Dmitry BivolvsMichael Eifert
Dmitry Bivol vs. Michael Eifert
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Light Heavyweight — Frequently Asked

What is the light heavyweight weight limit in boxing?: The light heavyweight division has a weight limit of 79.38 kg (175 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 light heavyweight fight?: The next scheduled light heavyweight fight is Atif Oberlton vs Carlos Góngora on Sunday, May 10, 2026 on DAZN.

About the Light Heavyweight division

The light heavyweight division in professional boxing has a weight limit of 79.38 kg (175 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.