The exception was fighters moving up to face heavyweights. There is no specific heavyweight ceiling so the formula divides the weight limit of the smaller fighter’s division against the actual weight of the heavyweight.

Makes complete sense with the massive difference in size and weight of the guys in the lower end and unlimited top end of the heavyweight division. The ancient days of a 6’1 215 lb man being considered huge don’t exist anymore. Fighters and human beings in general are getting bigger and bigger on a massive scale. If the officials, doctors, and sanctioning bodies say that weight classes exist for fighter safety, then having a division that has an unlimited difference in competitors size and weight is extremely dangerous consider the majority of the other weight classes only have a difference of no more than 5-7 lbs. Multiple belts per division and sanctioning bodies don’t make sense, weight classes do. I mean we could always start having Bantamweight fighters against heavyweights if that makes more sense, but how fun would that be?

The boxing world is buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated fight between Josh Taylor and Teofimo Lopez draws near. Scheduled for May 2023 in Las Vegas, this bout is set to be a showdown for the ages, with both fighters determined to prove their dominance in the ring. Josh Taylor record So, Taylor, hailing

Cruiserweights are the bridge between the agile fighters of the lower divisions and the colossal figures of the Heavyweight class. Fighters in this division possess a unique blend of speed, power, and durability, making Cruiserweight bouts unpredictable and thrilling.

It won’t cross over to attract mainstream masses and casuals like Davis-Haney will, but a showdown between southpaws Shakur Stevenson and Vasiliy Lomachenko will showcase the sweet science at its highest levels.

The lineal champion is defined as "the man who beat the man." Its history can be drawn back to the late 1800s with John L. Sullivan in the heavyweight division at a time when there was considered one true champ. The person who beat that champion then became "The Man."

Many sports fans, analysts, and commentators describe Manny Pacquiao as one of the greatest boxers of all time by ranking. With an exceptional ability to adapt to different environments and countries, Pacquiao is the only boxer who won a dozen major world titles in eight different weight divisions. Pacquaio’s professional boxing career started in 1995 and ended in 2021 when he decided to run for president in the Philippines in 2022.

The first to get a chance to shine is Riakporhe, who takes on former world champion Krzysztof Glowacki on the undercard of Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr's British showdown on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

He consistently beat Haney to the punch, still possessing his trademark foot speed and expert use of angles. He didn't earn the decision, but he won over the crowd and showed he's still the same fighter headed for the Hall of Fame. Next up is a clash with George Kambosos Jr. in April or May in Australia for the vacant IBF lightweight title.

Fighters considered " small heavyweights" will have the option to move down to super cruiserweight and seek opportunities against more balanced weight opponents, in the quest to make the sport increasingly fairer.

In the inaugural match of the Super Series, top-seeded Oleksandr Usyk sought to defend his title against Marco Huck. At the weigh-in, Usyk hitting the scales at precisely 1991⁄2 lbs, while Huck weighed-in at 1983⁄4 lbs. The fight took place at Max-Schmeling-Halle and was announced by Jimmy Lennon Jr. At the final press conference, a bit of controversy occurred during the head to head photo, where Huck pushed his opponent Usyk.

In a career-defining fight, Crawford proved his greatness with a virtuoso performance that resulted in a ninth-round stoppage of Errol Spence Jr. Crawford showed off all his tools in the highly anticipated fight. Among them: uncanny counterpunching ability, unmatched strength and a ruthless killer instinct.

In 2021, Spence underwent surgery to repair a detached retina and thus his scheduled fight with Manny Pacquiao was scrapped. After the loss to Crawford, Spence said he would move up in weight. He exercised the rematch clause with Crawford, but it's "Bud" who will select the weight. However, the rematch still isn't set.

With the introduction of modern day sanctioned bare knuckle boxing events both inside and outside of the United States, the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame, in conjunction with the National Police Gazette, currently recognizes several individuals as World and American Bare Knuckle Boxing champions. The following individuals are recognized as the current champions.

Amateur new boxing division can be practiced from 13 o 29 years of age. On the other hand, to keep on until 39 years old, you should be acquired your first license prior to reaching the age of 34. It will be harder and challenging, with some exceptions, to get a first amateur boxing license at the age of 38.