Thread: Why is the HW division not dominated by a 200lb plodder?

I would Hope they would not lose when the have steroids, height, reach and about 50 pounds on the fighter shit kinda no brainier. This does not make them better because they were bigger just means they could beat guys who were division above them and that's about it different eras really.

Originally Posted by Max Power

I'm not calling them bums, they all had great records didn't they, they were all world champs at one time.

Sir, read what you write, how do you expect some of that to be interpreted?

Again just because you are heavier doesnt mean you hit harder. Fury 50 pounds heavier then guys who hit harder then him. You also have to take into account that in the olden days being the heavyweight champion made you king of the world. You had a lot more of the best athletes trying to be a boxer. Nowadays a lot of the top athletes are going for other sports instead. This shows why pretty useless boxers can have some success.

Because you learn to exploit certain traits better as time goes on.

This is like saying "Why isn't a Greek the smartest person in the world? Plato and Aristotle were!" Surely you can't deny brilliance during their respective eras same with Louis, Ali, Rocky, et al....also better healthcare means bigger people.


This thread is fairly disrespectful of some great boxers.

Originally Posted by ykdadamaja

You probably won't see a Heavy win a title that's under 6 foot 2 and under 230 pounds in a very long, LONG time.

I think in the post-Klitschko era...we'll see 6'2 220lb champs again.

I tend to agree with Emanuel Steward when he said most heavyweights 6'5 & up lack the coordination to be champions...at least long reigning champs. Most of the "Super" heavyweights today lack the coordination & defensive skills of a Lennox or a K Bros.

Originally Posted by TigerFan

Originally Posted by ykdadamaja

You probably won't see a Heavy win a title that's under 6 foot 2 and under 230 pounds in a very long, LONG time.

I think in the post-Klitschko era...we'll see 6'2 220lb champs again.

I tend to agree with Emanuel Steward when he said most heavyweights 6'5 & up lack the coordination to be champions...at least long reigning champs. Most of the "Super" heavyweights today lack the coordination & defensive skills of a Lennox or a K Bros.

I agree with the fact that the taller the boxer, the more challenging the balance. It is harder to become a smooth and poised boxer for a taller guy than a short one.

But I do not ever believe a 6'2" 220lb champ will ever be dominant again. Last time we saw that was Mike Tyson (Holyfield was never a dominant champ).

These days it is not insurmountable to train a superheavy but what IS necessary for a long reign is that they have practiced boxing there whole lives. Late comers to the sport might succeed in getting to the top but I doubt they'd last!

I think it also very difficult for a human to be 250 lbs of muscle and have the cardio vascualr abiltiy to maintain a good constant effort without tiring yourself out, it takes a lot of oxygen to power such muscles.. I assume it takes huge dedication and training to be able to be 250lbs of muscle and be able to keep up a fast pace... I could be well wrong though.. I think it takes a special guy to be so big and so fit.... that or blood boosting drugs:S