§ 21.2. Weight classes.

 (a)  The weight classes of professional boxers and the maximum weight in each class shall be as follows:

   (1)  Flyweight—112 pounds.

   (2)  Bantamweight—118 pounds.

   (3)  Featherweight—126 pounds.

   (4)  Junior lightweight—130 pounds.

   (5)  Lightweight—135 pounds.

   (6)  Junior welterweight—140 pounds.

   (7)  Welterweight—147 pounds.

   (8)  Junior middleweight—154 pounds.

   (9)  Middleweight—160 pounds.

   (10)  Super middleweight—168 pounds.

   (11)  Light heavyweight—175 pounds.

   (12)  Cruiserweight—190 pounds.

   (13)  Heavyweight—over 190 pounds.

 (b)  Sections 710 and 711 of the Athletic Code (relating to weights and classes; and limitation on difference in weights) are incorporated by reference.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  21.2 amended under the Athletic Code, 5 Pa.C.S. §  103(b)(1).

Source

   The provisions of this §  21.2 adopted March 11, 1946; amended through November 1, 1966; amended April 10, 1992, effective April 11, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 1760; amended May 17, 2002, effective May 18, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 2443. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (242843).

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