A question of weight!

[Vendettos]

Hey guys, I just have a quick question about weight / height ratios.

I've been training for a while now, and I'm looking to become an amateur boxer in the future.

I'm 5'7" and I'm 168 pounds and 8oz. Which professionally is super middleweight and seems a little heavy for someone at 5'7".

What sort of weight should I be aiming for to be an average size in a weight class.

[Ghost]

There is no "set in stone" rule for weight to height ratios. More to do with body shape. ie: How much fat you are caring around, how much muscle definition there is.

Most Pro at 5'7" are around the welterweight to light middle weight.

Between 147 and 154 lbs

But like I said, it depends on your body shape.

[Vendettos]

I'm kinda broad around the top and I have muscle but also a little bit of fat. Kinda like a Chuck Liddell build.

[Vendettos]

^That wasn't meant to sound big headed. Apologies!

[Ghost]

^That wasn't meant to sound big headed. Apologies!

No problems.

I'm 6' and around 210

[Vendettos]

Haha!

So I should be looking to aim for Welterweight, about 145-150 pounds?

[Ghost]

At your height. That would be the start.

That way you are not going against guys who have too big of a reach or height on you.

[Ghost]

Oh and find a boxing trainer in you local area. He should be able to tell you where you need to be weight wise just from looking at you.

[J_C]

I reckon at least Welterweight. Lower you can get the better but welter would be ok. Thats only if youre taking it super serious though.

[Vendettos]

1 reason I asked is that I was making myself on Fight Night Champion as you do.

And you can't have my Height and weight in the same class :S

Shortest Light Heavy/w is 5'8" and is in my weight range
Middleweight has my Height 5'7" but the heaviest weight is 160

Lol I can't win!