= Weight classes
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Weight classes are divisions in competitive sports, particularly in combat sports like boxing, wrestling, MMA (mixed martial arts), and weightlifting, that categorize athletes based on their body weight. The purpose of weight classes is to ensure fair competition by matching opponents of similar size and weight, thereby minimizing the advantages that disproportionately larger or heavier competitors might have. Each sport has its own specific weight class divisions, which can vary in number and weight limits.
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