AIBA Increase Number of Weight Categories for Elite and Youth Men and Women Boxers
Published Sun 04 Jul 2021
The AIBA Board of directors has amended the weight classes for all Elite and Youth AIBA based competitions; taking effect from August 1st 2021.
The changes have been made for the safety of boxers by ensuring easier weight management and a more level playing field.
Men will now have 13 weight categories, 3 more from the previous 10; while women will have 12 weight categories, 2 more from the previous 10.
