Boxing/how to determine weight class
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Question
Hi, I'm wondering how you determine what weight class a person fits into. Recently my cardio boxing trainer suggested that I join the fight training group and I'm all about it.
I am a 5'4", 26 year old female and I currently weight about 120lbs. Someone told me that I'd have to go down to 108lbs to compete. This sounds a bit unhealthy for me, but I'm not an expert.
Thanks for your time!
Hi Alex - First of all, in order to compete in sanctioned events you will need to be registered with USA Boxing as an athlete (membership fee January to December, and you'll need a copy of your birth certificate and two passport-type pictures). Exact weights are only crucial for tournaments; in local shows you can box anyone who is 8 pounds lighter or heavier than you. The tournament weights for females in your current weight range are: Featherweight 119; Lightweight 125 and Light Welterweight 132. If you are interested in becoming a USA Boxing member, please email me at mel@amateurboxing.com and tell me your city and state. I'll send you a contact.
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Melanie Ley
Expertise
I can answer all questions related to amateur boxing except those having to do with the actual physical training. I am not a coach. 8-) 21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Experience
21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Organizations
USA Boxing, Inc.
Education/Credentials
High school graduate; some college.
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