The IBF Middleweight Championship is a professional boxing title sanctioned by the International Boxing Federation (IBF). It is contested by boxers in the middleweight division, which includes fighters weighing up to 160 pounds (72.57 kg). The championship has a rich history and has seen many notable champions over the years. To win the IBF Middleweight title, a boxer must compete in a match against the reigning champion, and victory can come by knockout, decision, or other means. The title is highly regarded in the sport, and winning it often elevates a boxer's status in the boxing community.