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Glossary<\/strong>
\nWBA<\/strong>: World Boxing Association<\/a>
\nWBO<\/strong>: World Boxing Organization<\/a>
\nIBA<\/strong>: International Boxing Association<\/a>
\nNABO<\/strong>: North American Boxing Association<\/a>
\nTechnical Knockout<\/strong>: A technical knockout (TKO) occurs when the referee stops a fight because a boxer is unable to defend himself or is badly bruised or cut.
\nFlyweight<\/strong>: 112 lbs
\nBantamweight<\/strong>: 118 lbs
\nFeatherweight<\/strong>: 126 lbs
\nLightweight<\/strong>: 135 lbs
\nWelterweight<\/strong>: 147 lbs
\nMiddleweight<\/strong>: 160 lbs
\nLight Heavyweight<\/strong>: 175 lbs
\nHeavyweight<\/strong>: 200 lbs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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