Weight class (boxing) In boxing, a weight class is a
standardized weight range for boxers. The lower limit of a
weight class is equal to the upper weight limit of the class
below it. The top class, with no upper limit, is called
heavyweight in professional boxing and super heavyweight in
amateur boxing. A boxing match is usually scheduled for a fixed
weight class, and each boxer's weight must not exceed the upper
limit. An amateur boxer's weight must in addition not fall below
the lower limit, although pro boxers may fight above their
weight class. A nonstandard weight limit is called a catch
weight. The weigh-in  A professional boxer typically weighs more
between fights than at the time of a fight. Part of the process
of training for a bout is "getting down to fighting weight". The
weigh-in takes place the day before the fight. Boxers typically
stand on the scales barefoot and without gloves. The weigh-in is
often a photo opportunity and boxers or their entourage may
trash talk each other. This element is su