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Everything you need to know about boxing's weight divisions, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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See our breakdown of the Olympic boxing weight categories, ahead of Tokyo 2020

Weight categories for Olympic boxing qualification

[Boxing](https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/sports/boxing/) at the [Tokyo 2020 Olympics](https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/events/detail/tokyo-2020/) will have eight weight classes for men, and five for women.

The extra two categories for women in Japan (at Rio 2016 there were three categories), mean **female participation will triple** in a bid for greater gender equality, while maintaining boxing quality.

[Olympic Channel](https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/live/) will be the **exclusive** worldwide digital rightsholder for the five qualifying events taking place between February and May 2020.

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Weight classes being contested in boxing qualification events for Tokyo 2020
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Men will compete across eight weight classes:

*   Flyweight (52kg)
*   Featherweight (57kg)
*   Lightweight (63kg)
*   Welterweight (69kg)
*   Middleweight (75kg)
*   Light heavyweight (81kg)
*   Heavyweight (91kg)
*   Super heavyweight (+91kg)

Women will compete across five weight classes:

*   Flyweight (51kg)
*   Featherweight (57kg)
*   Lightweight (60kg)
*   Welterweight (69kg)
*   Middleweight (75kg)

Find out details about the Olympic Boxing Qualification Tournaments, weight classes as well as medals at stake at the Olympics in Japan.

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EXPLAINED: How boxers can qualify for Tokyo 2020

A breakdown: Weight categories for Olympic boxing qualifiers

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A breakdown: Weight categories for Olympic boxing qualifiers

Weight classes being contested in boxing qualification events for Tokyo 2020

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