Weight class
Weight class is a Muay Thai rules term. The division a fighter competes in, fixed at the weigh-in. Pro bodies use pound-based boxing divisions (WMC/WBC: mini flyweight 105 lb up to heavyweight); IFMA amateurs use metric classes from 45 kg to 91+ kg. It is also written Weight division and Nam nak. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Weight class
- The division a fighter competes in, fixed at the weigh-in. Pro bodies use pound-based boxing divisions (WMC/WBC: mini flyweight 105 lb up to heavyweight); IFMA amateurs use metric classes from 45 kg to 91+ kg.
| Term | Weight class |
|---|---|
| Also written | Weight division, Nam nak |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: wmc.muaythai.sport ↗ · wbcmuaythai.com ↗ · muaythai.sport ↗
Questions about Weight class
What does Weight class mean in Muay Thai?
The division a fighter competes in, fixed at the weigh-in. Pro bodies use pound-based boxing divisions (WMC/WBC: mini flyweight 105 lb up to heavyweight); IFMA amateurs use metric classes from 45 kg to 91+ kg.
What are other spellings of Weight class?
It is also written Weight division and Nam nak. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Weight class?
Related terms: Weigh-in, Weight cut, WMC and IFMA.
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