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 Tullo Boymatov vs Moro Kanla on Saturday, November 14, 2026 on Paramount+, Sky Sports.

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

14Nov
Tullo BoymatovvsMoro Kanla
Riyadh Season Zuffa Boxing 13 · Paramount+, Sky Sports
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14Nov
Khamzat ChimaevvsChris Weidman
RAF Abu Dhabi - Khamzat Chimaev vs Chris Weidman · Fox Nation (US), Starzplay (MENA)
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14Nov
Vadim NemkovvsSergei Bilostenniy
PFL Dubai
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21Nov
Jiří ProcházkavsNavajo Stirling
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: PROCHÁZKA vs STIRLING · Paramount+
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3Dec
Lucas BarbosavsElder Cruz
UFC BJJ 14: Tackett vs Wojcik · UFC FIGHT PASS
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12Dec
Callum SmithvsDmitry Bivol
Callum Smith vs Dmitry Bivol
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12Dec
Dmitry BivolvsCallum Smith
Callum Smith vs Dmitry Bivol
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19Dec
Bafode GassamavsCoby Bradford
PFL Lyon
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20Dec
Jonathan TettehvsElvis Ahorgah
The Showdown II · DAZN
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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 Tullo Boymatov vs Moro Kanla on Saturday, November 14, 2026 on Paramount+, Sky Sports.

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.