Boxing Training Guide: Weight Classes, Bags and Pro Drills

Boxing training routines from legends like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson focus on speed bag drills and heavy bag work. Understanding boxing weight classes and equipment is vital for amateur and pro bouts.

How to Get Started in Amateur Boxing

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Susan Diranian

Amateur boxing is divided into four weight classes -- featherweight, lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight. With the exception of heavyweight which has no limit, each class has a weight limit range.