Welterweight is a weight class in various combat sports, including boxing, muay Thai, taekwondo, and mixed martial arts. It serves to categorize opponents based on their weight, typically falling between the lightweight and middleweight divisions. The term originated in boxing but has since been adopted by other combat sports to create their own weight division systems.
1930: All-In rules weight classes system
Prior to 1947, in 1930 the All-In rules established a system of weight classes with varying levels and more divisions, including Welterweight.
1947: Admiral-Lord Mountevans rules set weight divisions
In 1947, the Admiral-Lord Mountevans rules in the United Kingdom established seven weight divisions with maximum limits, including Welterweight at 11st 11 lb (165 lb or ~75 kg), and called for champions in each division.
1996: Welterweight weight limit change in Olympic wrestling
In 1996, amateur wrestling changed its weight classes to be named by upper weight limit in kilograms; prior to this, the welterweight limit was 74 kg/163 lb.
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