Super cruiserweight
boxing weight class, recognized only by the International Boxing Association
Super cruiserweight, is a weight class in combat sports.
Class description
Super cruiserweights, also called Junior Heavyweights, have been described as being in the gray 'zone' of 190 to 210 pounds by the IBA for world title purposes. The so-called categorization has gone as high in weight in description as 210 to 250 pounds by others. There is no general consensus on the upper and lower weight limits. This division encompasses what most governing bodies consider to be heavier cruiserweight fighters, or lighter heavyweights. It was introduced because of the growing number of heavyweights who are well in excess of their division's minimum (200 lbs) and the likelihood of mismatches between men who are considerably different in size, but are both "heavyweights".
Neither BoxRec or nor any major sanctioning body currently recognizes this division officially, although the minor International Boxing Association does have a champion and produces rankings.
In 2020, the World Boxing Council introduced the bridgerweight division, which has similar weight limits to those used in super cruiserweight fights. In 2023, the World Boxing Association introduced a "Bridgerweight" division with the same weight limits as the WBC's bridgerweight division.
Division fight
Few famed fighters have fought for or are even aware of the so-called super cruiserweight title.
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