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 Kelvin Davis vs Peter Dobson on Saturday, May 16, 2026 on DAZN.

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

16May
Kelvin DavisvsPeter Dobson
Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II · DAZN
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16May
Brian Norman Jr.vsJosh Wagner
Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II · DAZN
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16May
Keon DavisvsEdwine Humaine Junior
Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II · DAZN
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17May
Kelvin DavisvsPeter Dobson
Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II · DAZN
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23May
Jack CatterallvsShakhram Giyasov
Glory in Giza · DAZN
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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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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 Kelvin Davis vs Peter Dobson on Saturday, May 16, 2026 on DAZN.

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.