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 Bobby Ray Green vs Esteban Ribovics on Saturday, October 3, 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

3Oct
Bobby Ray GreenvsEsteban Ribovics
UFC 332: Silva vs Wang · Paramount+
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8Oct
John ChandlervsRaphael Gomez
UFC BJJ 12: Moura vs Fornarino · UFC FIGHT PASS
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8Oct
Landon ElmorevsMax Livingston
UFC BJJ 12: Moura vs Fornarino · UFC FIGHT PASS
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8Oct
Renato CanutovsEthan Crelinsten
UFC BJJ 12: Moura vs Fornarino · UFC FIGHT PASS
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10Oct
Floyd SchofieldvsLucas Bahdi
Schofield vs. Bahdi / Collazo vs. Sandoval · DAZN
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17Oct
Mandel NallovsNate Landwehr
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: BUCKLEY vs. MALOTT · Sportsnet, TVA Sports, UFC FIGHT PASS
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24Oct
Deric DavisvsJoaquin Silva Faccio
Emanuel Navarrete vs. O'Shaquie Foster · DAZN
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6Nov
Christian LeevsTye Ruotolo
The Inner Circle 37
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8Nov
Alycia BaumgardnervsElif Nur Turhan
MVPW-07 · Sky Sports
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8Nov
Elif Nur TurhanvsAlycia Baumgardner
MVPW-07 · Sky Sports
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9Nov
Elif Nur TurhanvsAlycia Baumgardner
Elif Nur Turhan vs Alycia Baumgardner · 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 Bobby Ray Green vs Esteban Ribovics on Saturday, October 3, 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.