What does the weight in boxing indicate?

ShambuPrasad ∙

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∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

It indicates the weight of the Athlete, they must not be over the weight for that particular weight class they are contesting in, otherwise they will be disqualified. This is to ensure fairness, in that the athlete has no advantage in terms of overall built.

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