History of Welterweight in Timeline
Welterweight is a weight class used in various combat sports, including boxing, muay Thai, taekwondo, and mixed martial arts. It serves to classify opponents based on their weight. The welterweight division typically falls between the lightweight and middleweight divisions in these sports.
1930: All-In Rules
An earlier system of weight classes with different levels and more divisions - including Welterweight - existed under the 1930 All-In rules.
1947: Admiral-Lord Mountevans Rules
In 1947, the Admiral-Lord Mountevans rules in the United Kingdom set out seven weight divisions with maximum weight limits and called for champions to be crowned of each limit, including Welterweight 11st 11 lb (165 lb or ~75 kg).
1996: Welterweight Weight Limit Change in Olympic Wrestling
Prior to 1996, the weight limit for welterweight was 74 kg/163 lb in Olympic wrestling. Since 1996, amateur wrestling has named its weight classes by upper weight limit in kilograms.
July 2023: Information Date
As of July 2023, information regarding Welterweight was recorded.
April 21, 2025: Information Date
As of April 21, 2025, information regarding Welterweight was recorded.
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