What is kickboxing weight class?

Kickboxing weight classes categorize fighters according to their weight, ensuring that they compete against opponents of a similar size and strength. The weight classes vary depending on the organization and governing body. However, the most common weight classes used for professional kickboxing are:

1. Flyweight (up to 112 lbs / 51 kg)
2. Super Bantamweight (up to 118 lbs / 53.5 kg)
3. Bantamweight (up to 122 lbs / 55.3 kg)
4. Super Featherweight (up to 126 lbs / 57.2 kg)
5. Featherweight (up to 130 lbs / 59 kg)
6. Lightweight (up to 135 lbs / 61.2 kg)
7. Light Welterweight (up to 140 lbs / 63.5 kg)
8. Welterweight (up to 147 lbs / 66.7 kg)
9. Light Middleweight (up to 154 lbs / 70 kg)
10. Middleweight (up to 160 lbs / 72.5 kg)
11. Light Heavyweight (up to 175 lbs / 79.4 kg)
12. Heavyweight (unlimited)

Fighting outside of your designated weight class can result in serious injury and can also be a breach of competition rules. Therefore, fighters need to make sure they are within their designated weight class to ensure a fair and safe competition.