What is the lightweight weight limit in boxing?

The lightweight division has a weight limit of 61.24 kg (135 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 lightweight fight?

The next scheduled lightweight fight is Jared Gordon vs Melquizael Costa on Saturday, November 14, 2026 on Paramount+.

Lightweight

Boxing's lightweight division — limit 61.24 kg (135 lb). Current champions, top contenders, and every upcoming fight.

Current World Champions

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

Upcoming Lightweight Fights

14Nov
Jared GordonvsMelquizael Costa
Polymarket UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit · Paramount+
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14Nov
Alexei PergandevsAkhmed Magomedov
PFL Dubai
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14Nov
Zelfa BarrettvsGavin Gwynne
Viddal Riley vs. Seydi Coupe · DAZN
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14Nov
Drew DobervsChris Duncan
Polymarket UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit · Paramount+
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14Nov
Jim MillervsTerrance McKinney
Polymarket UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit · Paramount+
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14Nov
Evan EldervsSamuel Sanches
Polymarket UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit · Paramount+
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14Nov
Ivan OrtizvsDariial Kuchmenov
Riyadh Season Zuffa Boxing 13 · Paramount+
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21Nov
Dan HookervsBrian Ortega
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: PROCHÁZKA vs STIRLING · Paramount+
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27Nov
Andy CruzvsArtur Subkhankulov
IBA.PRO Show · IBA.PRO
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3Dec
Kennedy MacielvsKeith Krikorian
UFC BJJ 14: Tackett vs Wojcik · UFC FIGHT PASS
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12Dec
Charles OliveiravsDiego Lopes
UFC 335 · Paramount+
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12Dec
Patrick OchemevsDemba Seck
PFL Africa 2026 Season Finals
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7Feb
Quillan SalkilldvsBenoît Saint Denis
UFC Fight Night Sydney
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20Feb
Caroline DuboisvsStephanie Han
Dubois vs Han · Sky Sports
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Lightweight — Frequently Asked

What is the lightweight weight limit in boxing?: The lightweight division has a weight limit of 61.24 kg (135 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 lightweight fight?: The next scheduled lightweight fight is Jared Gordon vs Melquizael Costa on Saturday, November 14, 2026 on Paramount+.

About the Lightweight division

The lightweight division in professional boxing has a weight limit of 61.24 kg (135 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.