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 Thomas Gantt vs Artur Minev on Saturday, May 16, 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

16May
Thomas GanttvsArtur Minev
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa · Paramount+
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30May
Miranda ReyesvsCamilla Panatta
MVPW-03 · ESPN
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30May
Stephanie HanvsHolly Holm
MVPW-03 · ESPN
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14Jun
Ilia TopuriavsJustin Gaethje
UFC Freedom Fights 250
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20Jun
Ilia TopuriavsJustin Gaethje
UFC Freedom 250
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27Jun
Rafael FizievvsManuel Torres
UFC Baku
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28Jun
Edwin De Los SantosvsJose Valenzuela
Zuffa Boxing 08
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4Jul
Abdullah MasonvsJoe Cordina
Mason vs Cordina · TNT Sports and DAZ
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4Jul
Deric DavisvsCarlos Ramos
The Fight · DAZN, TNT
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4Jul
Joe CordinavsAbdullah Mason
Joe Cordina vs Abdullah Mason
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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 Thomas Gantt vs Artur Minev on Saturday, May 16, 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.