Bantamweight is a weight class division in combat sports. The name is derived from bantam chickens. ==Boxing== Bantamweight is usually a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds (52.163 kg) and up to 118 pounds (53.525 kg). Orlando Canizales holds the record for most consecutive title defenses at this division, with 16 defenses of the... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bantamweight
[MMA] The bantamweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes: The bantamweight division sits between the lighter flyweight division and the heavier featherweight and/or lightweight divisions. ==Ambiguity and clarification== For the sake of uniformity, many American mixed martial arts websites refer... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bantamweight_(MMA)