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The featherweight division generates a lot of buzz for several compelling reasons. Lopez has been defying the odds and displaying his resilience by venturing into enemy territory to defend his championship (he's fought three of his last five fights in the U.K.). His fearlessness and determination make him an indomitable force in the division.

Weight classes are used to classify boxers of different weights. They are used in an attempt to make fair fights in stature between fighters of similar heights and ages. It is generally considered easier for older fighters to move up weight classes as weight becomes harder to lose, bone density increases, and muscle mass is retained.

Talented, young, and seemingly with a world of greatness in front of him, a tragic auto accident ended Sanchez’s life at age 23. The Mexican ring genius won his first eighteen contests before losing a split decision to Antonio Becerra for the Mexican bantamweight title in 1977. Three fights later, he drew in his American debut versus Juan Escobar. There would be no more blemishes for Sanchez. Thirteen wins in a row, including a fifth round stop of Felix Trinidad Sr. for trivia buffs, led up a title clash with the rugged Danny "Little Red" Lopez in February 1980. Winning almost every round, Sanchez exploded onto the world scene behind his sharp jab, tight high handed defense and power before stopping Lopez in 13. He followed with a unanimous verdict over a Ruben Castillo whose only loss in 48 fights was to the great Alexis Arguello at 130 lbs. and then topped Lopez again in 14. Sanchez struggled a bit with the size of Patrick Ford in his next outing but still left with the decision, following with a unanimous decision over a rising Juan LaPorte; it was still 1980. 1981 started with Roberto Castanon who was 43-1 coming in and 43-2 after being stopped in ten. Two fights later, Sanchez would add his defining defense against the greatest Jr. Featherweight of all time. Wilfredo Gomez of Puerto Rico was 32-0-1, all of his wins by knockout, but it was he who found himself on the floor less than a minute into the action. Gomez battled back gamely, stunning Sanchez as the fight wore on only to again have the tables turned for good in round eight. It was the pinnacle for Sanchez though not his last highlight. He turned in three more defenses, escaping a tougher than expected split decision with Pat Cowdell in the first of them and stopping a spirited challenge from a then unknown 13-0 Azumah Nelson in the final round at Madison Square Garden on July 21, 1982. A few weeks later, on August 12, he was gone.

In July 2019, Pacquiao became the oldest welterweight world champion in history at the age of 40, and the first boxer in history to become a recognized four-time welterweight champion after defeating Keith Thurman to win the WBA world welterweight title.

Below is a conversion guide to understand the different weight divisions (limits in pounds (lbs), kilograms (kg) and stones (st), followed by division title). Women’s Weight Divisions are also listed, plus Amateur for both men and women.

It’s been an amazing run for Pacquiao who, three months shy of his 43rd birthday, remained one of the most formidable welterweights in the world. Born Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao on December 17, 1978, in General Santos City, Philippines to Rosalio and Dionesia Dapidran-Pacquiao, a 14-year-old Pacquiao left his family on a ship to Manila. There, the youth survived on the streets for a short time before turning to 200 pound boxing division. He posted a 60-4 amateur record as a member of the Philippines’ National Team.

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"Last year I became an undisputed champion and returned all the belts to become a super-bantamweight. Everything I was thinking about in my mind was to fight him earlier this year, but unfortunately, I got injured and had to postpone the fight. I'm sorry to my team, to Fulton's team but thank you for accepting this fight once again," he said.