What is the welterweight weight limit in boxing?

The welterweight division has a weight limit of 66.68 kg (147 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 welterweight fight?

The next scheduled welterweight fight is Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov on Saturday, May 23, 2026 on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app.

Welterweight

Boxing's welterweight division — limit 66.68 kg (147 lb). Current champions, top contenders, and every upcoming fight.

Current World Champions

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

Upcoming Welterweight Fights

23May
Jack CatterallvsShakhram Giyasov
Usyk vs Verhoeven · BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app
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24Jun
Lewis CrockervsLiam Paro
Lewis Crocker v Liam Paro
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28Jun
Cain SandovalvsBrandun Lee
Zuffa Boxing 08
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4Jul
Tiger JohnsonvsChristopher Guerrero
The Fight · DAZN, TNT
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25Jul
Errol SpencevsTim Tszyu
Errol Spence vs Tim Tszyu · Prime Video
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12Sept
Ryan GarciavsConor Benn
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn · Sky Sports
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Welterweight — Frequently Asked

What is the welterweight weight limit in boxing?: The welterweight division has a weight limit of 66.68 kg (147 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 welterweight fight?: The next scheduled welterweight fight is Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov on Saturday, May 23, 2026 on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app.

About the Welterweight division

The welterweight division in professional boxing has a weight limit of 66.68 kg (147 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.