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Also known as junior middleweight. The division is devoid of star power, but filled with fighters who can put on a good show. While Jermell Charlo, twin brother of middleweight champ Jermall Charlo, is arguably the best at 154, division supremacy is absolutely up for grabs.

In boxing, a weight class is a measurement weight range for boxers. The lower limit of a weight class is equal to the upper weight limit of the class below it. The top class, with no upper limit, is called heavyweight in professional boxing and super heavyweight in amateur boxing. A boxing match is usually scheduled for a fixed weight class, and each boxer's weight must not exceed the upper limit. Although professional boxers may fight above their weight class, an amateur boxer's weight must not fall below the lower limit. A nonstandard weight limit is called a catchweight.

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All 237 boxers, 83 champions (37.3% whites) and 154 challengers (61.0% whites), who contested for heavyweight championships were identified. By 2019, 110 (75 whites, 34 non-whites) were known to have died. Non-white boxers died at an earlier age than whites boxers (mean ± SD = 59.8 ± 14.2 years versus 67.3 ± 16.4 years, p = 0.018) and had shorter survival: HR = 2.13 (95% CI = 1.4–3.3). Among non-white boxers, deaths were higher from neurological disorders: OR = 8.2 (95% CI = 1.3–13.5) and accidents: OR = 15.1 (95% CI = 2.3–98.2), while death from natural causes was lower: OR = 0.2 (95% CI = 0.03–0.8). After boxing careers, fewer non-white boxers had non-manual jobs (34.4% versus 71.8%) than manual (34.4% versus 19.7%) or were unemployed (28.1% versus 2.8%). Reported substance abuse was similar across ethnicity (8.0% versus 8.8%) but conviction rates were higher among non-white boxers (17.6%) than white (1.3%).

The International Boxing Federation (IBF) originated in September 1976 as the United States boxing division rankings Association (USBA) when American members of the WBA withdrew to legitimize boxing in the United States with "unbiased" ratings. In April 1983, the organization established an international division that was known as the United States Boxing Association-International (USBA-I). In May 1984, the New Jersey-based USBA-I was renamed and became the IBF.

By 1900, many new forms of media had matured, including illustrated newspapers and magazines, postcards, broadsides, and advertisements, all of which presented images of the Boxers and the invading armies. The rebellion was covered in the foreign illustrated press by artists and photographers. Paintings and prints were also published including Japanese woodblocks. In the following decades, the Boxers were a constant subject of comment. A sampling includes:

Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, born on January 2, 1964, in Norfolk, Virginia, left an indelible mark on the sport of boxing with his remarkable career and defensive genius. Whitaker’s exceptional boxing skills and defensive prowess made him one of the most elusive and technically sound fighters in the history of the sport. He captured world titles in multiple weight classes, including lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight, and light middleweight, showcasing his versatility and dominance in the ring. Notably, he was an Olympic gold medalist in the lightweight division at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. What truly set Whitaker apart was his defensive mastery. His elusive style, characterized by his unmatched head movement, upper body sways, and impeccable footwork, made him a near-impossible target to hit. He was often described as the "pound-for-pound king" during his prime due to his ability to outmaneuver and frustrate even the most formidable opponents. Whitaker’s defensive brilliance was complemented by his sharp counterpunching skills, which allowed him to score effectively while avoiding his opponent’s punches.

In the fight, he was tactical, assertive, and incredibly courageous. Living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he turned pro in 1931. Making his featherweight debut at age 18, and by 1936 he was in the top 10 at welterweight. Fritzi was introduced to the larger public as a talented fighter by Henry Amstrong.

The suggestion that a fight must now be "sanctioned" by an ABC organization - with a glittery belt on the line - in order to be for a world championship, is propaganda, perpetuated by promoters and sanctioning bodies, who rely on each other to remain relevant. When Jack Johnson defeated Tommy Burns, he received no belt. Neither did Jack Dempsey when he savaged Jess Willard for the title in 1919. No sanctioning bodies were needed.

Reported occupations after a boxing career in white boxers (white bars) and non-white boxers (grey bars) (a), groups differences: χ2 = 20.6, p <0.001 and in different tertiles of age of death: before 56.8 years (open bars), 56.8–74.5 years (grey bars), and after 74.5 years (back bars) (b), group differences: χ2 = 18.9, p = 0.004