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 Jahmal Harvey vs Hammet Keb on Friday, August 21, 2026 on TikTok Live.

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

21Aug
Jahmal HarveyvsHammet Keb
Most Valuable Promotions Event · TikTok Live
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22Aug
Gino van SteenisvsRobert Watley
PFL Tampa · ESPN
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22Aug
Henry CejudovsMerab Dvalishvili
RAF 12 · Fox Nation
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22Aug
Chris PadillavsNasrat Haqparast
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues · Paramount+
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22Aug
MarQuel MederosvsMason Jones
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues · Paramount+
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22Aug
Wint JonesvsMarQuel Mederos
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues · Paramount+
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22Aug
Mason JonesvsMarQuel Mederos
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues · Paramount+
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22Aug
Gadzhi RabadanovvsTracy Reeder
PFL Tampa · ESPN
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22Aug
Dakota BushvsMarques Forest
PFL Tampa · ESPN
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22Aug
Natan SchultevsArtur Zaynukov
PFL Tampa · ESPN
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28Aug
Corey MarksmanvsChristian Barreto
Matchroom Project Series - Orlando · DAZN
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28Aug
Kaipo GallegosvsDesmond Lyons
Matchroom Project Series - Orlando · DAZN
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28Aug
Haven Brady Jr.vsBryan Jimenez
Matchroom Project Series - Orlando · DAZN
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29Aug
Caroline DuboisvsAmelia Moore
MVPW-06 · Sky Sports
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29Aug
Scott MelvinvsDylan Cheema
MVPW-06 · 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 Jahmal Harvey vs Hammet Keb on Friday, August 21, 2026 on TikTok Live.

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.