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 Jarod Grant vs Luis Guerrero on Friday, October 23, 2026 on Bally Sports Live, EstrellaTV.

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

23Oct
Jarod GrantvsLuis Guerrero
BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing Fightnight · Bally Sports Live, EstrellaTV
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24Oct
Giorgio VisiolivsMaxi Hughes
Dalton Smith vs. Alberto Puello · BBC
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24Oct
Deric DavisvsJoaquin Silva Faccio
Top Rank Boxing Card · DAZN
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6Nov
Christian LeevsTye Ruotolo
The Inner Circle 37
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8Nov
Elif Nur TurhanvsAlycia Baumgardner
MVPW07 · Sky Sports
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8Nov
Alycia BaumgardnervsElif Nur Turhan
MVPW07 · Sky Sports
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9Nov
Elif Nur TurhanvsAlycia Baumgardner
Elif Nur Turhan vs Alycia Baumgardner · Sky Sports
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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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21Nov
Dan HookervsBrian Ortega
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: PROCHÁZKA vs STIRLING · Paramount+
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12Dec
Charles OliveiravsDiego Lopes
UFC 335 · Paramount+
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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 Jarod Grant vs Luis Guerrero on Friday, October 23, 2026 on Bally Sports Live, EstrellaTV.

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.