Rumors of the new men's weight classes for 2010

[hbomb2]

49kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60k, 64kg, 69kg, 75kg, 81kg, 91kg and 91+kg. There you have it

[Dennis]

Those weight classes seem reasonable.

[kidneypunch]

arent those the weight classes of today?

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[rmz]

arent those the weight classes of today?

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No...the new weight classes include: 108, 115, and 123 lbs.

Replacing: 106, 112, 119, 126 lbs.

[therealPunchDrunk]

Not too bad.

[kidneypunch]

so its 123 to 132 to 141?

[One on One]

so its 123 to 132 to 141?

Yep

Seems like a good arrangement, though I think the featherweights (old 57kg/125lb) have the most adjusting to do.

[boxmel]

Per the AIBA web site:

New Weight Categories for Men
The AIBA EC Bureau has approved the new 10 weight categories for Men due
the inclusion of Women Boxing in the Olympic Games. The newly adopted 10
weight categories for Men will apply in all AIBA events from September 1,
2010.

1. 46 to 49kg Light Fly Weight 26 boxers
2. Up to 52kg Fly Weight 26 boxers
3. Up to 56kg Bantam Weight 28 boxers
4. Up to 60kg Light Weight 28 boxers
5. Up to 64kg Light Welter Weight 28 boxers
6. Up to 69kg Welter Weight 28 boxers
7. Up to 75kg Middle Weight 28 boxers
8. Up to 81kg Light Heavy Weight 26 boxers
9. Up to 91kg Heavy Weight 16 boxers
10. 91kg+ Super Heavy Weight 16 boxers
TOTAL: 250 boxers

[teasy24]

so its 123 to 132 to 141?

Yep

Seems like a good arrangement, though I think the featherweights (old 57kg/125lb) have the most adjusting to do.

No, the bantams, 119 pounds (54 KG) have the most adjusting to do.

[Dennis]

No, the bantams, 119 pounds (54 KG) have the most adjusting to do.

2 Kilos up or down. Not a huge deal. Some guys will love it, some will hate it. The last time the old 71kg class had a big issue having to lose 2kg or go up 4kg. The 67kg boxers had to go down 3kg or up 2kg and the 63kg boxers had to go down 3kg or up 1kg.
The last time it was 60, 63, 67, 71, 75 and changed to 60, 64, 69, 75. A 15 kilo spread for 5 weight classes becomes a 15 kilo spread for 4 weight classes.
This time 48, 51, 54, 57, 60 becomes 49, 52, 56, 60. A 12 kilo spread for 5 weight classes becomes an 11 kilo spread for 4 weight classes.

[Dennis]

I guess we know what weight classes will be in the USA Boxing rulebook for 2010. I guess all the tournaments in 2010 will have the new weight classes or at least they will start using them for the 2010 USA Boxing National Championships.

[Dennis]

My proposal a month ago was to eliminate the 48kg, 51kg, 54kg and 57kg weight classes and replace them with 50kg, 53kg and 56kg weight classes. That would leave us with 50, 53, 56 and 60 for the smallest 4. I was close. AIBA went with 49, 52, 56, 60.

[boxmel]

I was close. AIBA went with 49, 52, 56, 60.

Great minds think alike. D

[adaboxer150]

when is the new weight classes going to take effect in the US?

[Dennis]

when is the new weight classes going to take effect in the US?

USA Boxing hasn't made a decision yet. My guess is either January 1st or starting with the USA Boxing National Championships.

[teasy24]

They should start Jan 1st, especially if the Golden Gloves is before USA's. That wouldn't make since for the Golden Gloves to have 11 divisions only to see the next tourney have 10. But of course they would around 20 more particpants so I'll look forward to seeing the rules for 2010.

[Dennis]

It actually save tournaments money to have fewer weight classes. The Golden Gloves franchises would save money too by sending only 10 boxers instead of 11 (granted many already didn't send 11 b/c they didn't have a 106 boxer or boxers in other weight classes).

[byrdman66]

This just my opinion!

K.I.S.S Keep it simple simon. Just cut 48kg and leave the rest alone!

[rmz]

This just my opinion!

K.I.S.S Keep it simple simon. Just cut 48kg and leave the rest alone!

I don't think that works because it forces all the 106 fighters to move up to 112. That creates a lot of competition for limited places at 112 and would be a disadvantage to boxers at both weight classes. I think this new weight class system is pretty much fair to everyone.

[byrdman66]

This just my opinion!

K.I.S.S Keep it simple simon. Just cut 48kg and leave the rest alone!

I don't think that works because it forces all the 106 fighters to move up to 112. That creates a lot of competition for limited places at 112 and would be a disadvantage to boxers at both weight classes. I think this new weight class system is pretty much fair to everyone.

I disagree because the 112lb U.S. champion is really a 106 pounder1!!

[COACH J]

I disagree because the 112lb U.S. champion is really a 106 pounder1!!

so why is he 112 ? thats dumb!! and why take out 106lb ? that weight class has alot of fighters maybe not in the US but over seas they do. In my opinion the weight change is great. dont be sad because your 112 really a 106'' have to move to 114

[byrdman66]

Sorry did not mean get your Ruffle you feathers’ it just an opinion!

Dose not matter to me. (Step into the the ring and throw down). 108 109 110 114 115 116 117 etc.........

[Dennis]

Jeff - this may be perfect for Louie. Instead of making 48kg, he only has to go down to 49kg. The alternative is to go up to 52kg. Like you said, it doesn't make that much difference. I wish more boxers and coaches had that attitude.

[byrdman66]

Jeff - this may be perfect for Louie. Instead of making 48kg, he only has to go down to 49kg. The alternative is to go up to 52kg. Like you said, it doesn't make that much difference. I wish more boxers and coaches had that attitude.

Thanks Dennis;
I moved Louie to the 112Lbs weight class because we where not sure what the weight changes would be, figured that the 106/ 48kg would be gone, but agree the new weight class would be good for Louie.