Weight categories for boxing at Los Angeles–2028 Olympics announced

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At the XXXIV Summer Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles, USA, in 2028, the number of boxing events has been officially confirmed. According to the press service of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan, both men and women will compete for medals in seven weight categories.

Weight categories for boxing at Los Angeles–2028 Olympics announced
This news sparked great interest among boxing fans, as previous Olympics featured different numbers of weight classes. Now, to ensure gender equality, both men and women will compete in the same number — seven — of categories.

Men will compete in the following weight categories:

up to 55 kg

up to 60 kg

up to 65 kg

up to 70 kg

up to 80 kg

up to 90 kg

over 90 kg

Women will fight for victory in the following weight categories:

up to 51 kg

up to 54 kg

up to 57 kg

up to 60 kg

up to 65 kg

up to 70 kg

over 80 kg

This format allows boxers to better develop strategies and choose the weight class that best suits their strengths.

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