What is the middleweight weight limit in boxing?

The middleweight division has a weight limit of 72.57 kg (160 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 middleweight fight?

The next scheduled middleweight fight is Stevie McKenna vs Owen O'Neill on Saturday, August 8, 2026 on Sky Sports, Paramount+.

Middleweight

Boxing's middleweight division — limit 72.57 kg (160 lb). Current champions, top contenders, and every upcoming fight.

Current World Champions

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

Upcoming Middleweight Fights

8Aug
Stevie McKennavsOwen O'Neill
Zuffa Boxing 10 · Sky Sports, Paramount+
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8Aug
Sam HickeyvsBrad Axe
Zuffa Boxing 10 · Sky Sports, Paramount+
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8Aug
Callum WalshvsTyler Denny
Zuffa Boxing 10 · Sky Sports, Paramount+
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8Aug
Desley RobinsonvsTamm Thibeault
MVPW-05 · Sky Sports
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8Aug
Aaron McKennavsEtinosa Oliha
Zuffa Boxing 10 · Sky Sports, Paramount+
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8Aug
Connor CoylevsMark Beuke
Zuffa Boxing 10 · Sky Sports, Paramount+
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11Aug
Douglas RodriguesvsTrent Miller
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 · Paramount+
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11Aug
Jon KunnemanvsJoseph Kropschot
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 · Paramount+
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15Aug
Vicente LuquevsTresean Gore
UFC 330: MAKHACHEV vs. MACHADO GARRY · Paramount+
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15Aug
Claressa ShieldsvsKaye Scott
Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott · DAZN
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15Aug
Mansur Abdul-MalikvsDustin Stoltzfus
UFC 330: MAKHACHEV vs. MACHADO GARRY · Paramount+
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20Aug
Vagner RochavsAndy Varela
UFC BJJ 10: Tackett vs Gracie · UFC BJJ YouTube
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20Aug
William TackettvsFedor Nikolov
UFC BJJ 10: Tackett vs Gracie · UFC BJJ YouTube
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22Aug
Anthony HernandezvsGregory Rodrigues
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HERNANDEZ vs. RODRIGUES · Paramount+
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22Aug
Wes SchultzvsJackson McVey
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HERNANDEZ vs. RODRIGUES · Paramount+
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Middleweight — Frequently Asked

What is the middleweight weight limit in boxing?: The middleweight division has a weight limit of 72.57 kg (160 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 middleweight fight?: The next scheduled middleweight fight is Stevie McKenna vs Owen O'Neill on Saturday, August 8, 2026 on Sky Sports, Paramount+.

About the Middleweight division

The middleweight division in professional boxing has a weight limit of 72.57 kg (160 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.