Light Division Boxing

Former featherweight champion Stevenson won the WBO belt by beating Joel Gonzalez in 2019 and defeated Oscar Valdez to add the WBC and The Ring titles, which he will defend against Robson Conceicao in September 2022.

Despite quick recognition as third top boxing organization, their reputation was completely ruined by 1999, with its founder Robert W. "Bobby" Lee accused of racketeering, taking bribes and other violations for ranking fighters higher. Lee was also accused for tax evasion and money-laundry.

In professional boxing, light welterweight is contested between the lightweight and welterweight boxing weight division divisions, in which boxers weigh above 61.2kg or 135 pounds and up to 63.5 kg or 140 Ibs. The first champion of this weight class was Pinky Mitchell in 1922, though he was only awarded his championship by a vote of the readers of the Doxing Dlade magazine.

replyHi thanks for the info. I hurt my right hand a few month go back so ive been wrapping my hands extra special. I use the long 3.5 meter stretchy wraps( mexican) i have been wrapping the base of my hand/top of wrist alot more now atleast 5 times then crossing over the back of my hand 3 times then around the knuckles 4-5 times then back of hand again 2 more times then the last bit of wrap around the wrist again about 4 wraps. I dont do it to tight either as i know this can do even more damage. Im also not a heavy hitter( if that helps) plus i come from a weight training back ground but carry a bit of fat. Ive lost bout a stone but if i carry on loosing weight i dont think id be a heavy weight i probably be a cruiserweight maybe. Thanks for ur help

Fitness gloves are for aerobic exercise and punching the air. They aren’t made to take abuse. With that said, Rival is still one of the better brands out there but I would recommend for you to get title training gloves if you want to save money.

Lightweight is one of the 8 oldest divisions in boxing and was crowned the very first Olympic champion back in 1904. The division is steeped in history and was championed by legends of the sport such as Roberto Duran, Floyd Mayweather and so many more.

The only eight-division champion in boxing history, Pacquiao won his first title at 108 pounds and somehow captured a title at 154 pounds too. He will be best remembered for his 2015 fight with Floyd Mayweather that shattered revenue records; a quartet of thrilling fights with his greatest rival, Juan Manuel Marquez; and a meteoric rise during the 2000s highlighted by spectacular knockouts of notable fighters no matter how high he climbed in weight.

For those preparing for their first competition, there are boxing weight classes to ensure a fair fight and prevent injury among competitors. The different divisions range from strawweight to heavyweight and create separation in an unbiased way.

This division has been an exciting and competitive weight class featuring a mix of explosive power, technical skill and strategic brilliance. Fighters like Beterbiev, Bivol, Yarde, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Joshua Buatsi, and Callum Smith have contributed significantly to the wellbeing of the division.

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Hey jhonny i have a question about my knuckles, they hurt really bad after hitting the punching bag and i have new handwraps and plus that i add some gause for more protection in my knuckles, i weight 150 and i use 16 Oz gloves

Boxing gloves are inherently designed to safeguard the hands and mitigate the force delivered in a punch. They are categorized by their weight, measured in ounces (oz), which correlates with the amount of padding integrated into the glove. Standard boxing glove weights include 12, 14, and 16 ounces, each serving distinct purposes in training and competition. A lighter glove, with less padding, facilitates speed and agility, often utilized in practice sessions. In contrast, heavier gloves offer enhanced protection, making them suitable for sparring and fighting scenarios.

The first gloves used in boxing were quite heavy, weighing between 12-16 oz, and were primarily designed to protect the hands of the fighters rather than to improve their performance. However, as the sport evolved, fighters began to realize that lighter gloves allowed for greater speed and agility, and could lead to more knockouts.

The World Boxing Association took control of the boxing world as the first major boxing organization. They organized bouts and championship fights, awarding the champion with the WBA belt. As it was the only sanctioned body, there was only one belt and, in turn, only one world champion.

A multiple world champion in three weight divisions (super featherweight, lightweight and light welterweight), Mexican Julio Cesar Chavez competed professionally from 1980 to 2005. He holds the record for the most successful defenses of world titles (27) and enjoyed an unbroken run of 87 wins before his first professional loss to Frankie Randall in 1994. His 1993 win over Greg Haugen at the Estadio Azteca set a new record for the largest attendance for a boxing match at the time; they fought before a 132,274-strong crowd.