Boxing Glossary · Competition
The official process before a bout where both fighters are weighed to confirm they are within the limits of their agreed weight class. Weigh-ins for professional bouts typically take place the day before the fight. Failing to make weight can result in financial penalties, point deductions, or the bout being cancelled.
Coaches use this word as practical shorthand. Learn the meaning here, then connect it to the relevant training or class context in the Learn hub.
If the term comes up in class and you are unsure how it applies to you, ask a coach before trying to force it into sparring or pad work.
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