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 Amari Jones vs Vincenzo Gualtieri on Friday, May 22, 2026.

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

22May
Amari JonesvsVincenzo Gualtieri
Golden Boy Promotions Card
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30May
Alexis ChaparrovsEdward Ulloa
MVPW-03 · ESPN
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27Jun
Shara MagomedovvsSean Strickland
UFC Baku
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27Jun
Shara BulletvsAlex Pereira
UFC Baku
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27Jun
Shara BulletvsSean Pereria
UFC Baku
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27Jun
Jahi TuckervsEuri Cedeno
Zayas vs. Ennis · DAZN
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27Jun
Shara BulletvsUfc Pereira
UFC Baku
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27Jun
Shara BulletvsSean Strickland
UFC Baku
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18Jul
Costello van SteenisvsJohnny Eblen
PFL Middleweight Title Rematch
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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 Amari Jones vs Vincenzo Gualtieri on Friday, May 22, 2026.

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.