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Which five weight classes were used in womenâs Olympic boxing at the 2020 Tokyo Games?
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At the 2020 Tokyo Games, womenâs boxing was contested across the following five weight classes:
- Flyweight: 112 pounds (51 kg)
- Featherweight: 126 pounds (57 kg)
- Lightweight: 132 pounds (60 kg)
- Welterweight: 152 pounds (69 kg)
- Middleweight: 165 pounds (75 kg)
These divisions are distinct from the broader categories used in amateur or professional boxing organizations.1