What is your favorite weight class?

There's always a lot of talk on how bad the heavy weight division is and how boxing needs heavyweights to help the sport. I think for most casual fans this is true as there is always the chance of the stunning one punch knock-out shot. I think that as fans learn the sport more and start seeing different styles they might start actually appreciating some of the lighter weight classes due to the speed and technical aspects that the lighter weight class fighters need to rely on to be successful.

If i was pinned down to only one weight class I would have to say 154lbs. The fighters in this weight class bring speed and knockout power, there is still alot of movement, and its probably where I would land if I was an elite lever boxer. ;D

What is you favorite weight class to watch and why?

All weights are good ..i suppose it comes down to what weight clas has the best competition in it at the time

Once upon a time heavyweight was where it was at ..but at the moment welter, lightweight and midddle is where the fights are at..At the moment probably Jr Welter is my fav

I want to see andre wards next move and see if he goes to light heavy or not.

Perhaps if froch wins he stays at 168 for another rematch. Even though he schooled froch theres alot of money there for a rematch and i believe froch will do a bit better.

Then theres the 140 - 154 divison which is the most exicting imho right now

140 and down are my favorites, less BS, more action, and a lot more mental toughness. IMO

I like them all. Only thing I care about is good fights. I don't care what weight they take place at

Ideally lightweight and under for me. Reason being is because at lighter speeds the boxers technique generally has to be sharper to compensate for the sheer speed of the punches. However that being said I love watching Vitali fight so...no rhyme or reason to it.

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Originally Posted by DavilaJones

Ideally lightweight and under for me. Reason being is because at lighter speeds the boxers technique generally has to be sharper to compensate for the sheer speed of the punches. However that being said I love watching Vitali fight so...no rhyme or reason to it.

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Have to agree, I like a good fight where ever I find it.

147 to 168 usually has the best action, but any weight class provides entertainment, I just love boxing!

147lb is good but 140lb is better.

147 is my fav. and has been for a very long time.

*I don't think the heavyweight div is as bad as many say..I think the Klichsko's r that good. Good they r, fun to watch, maybe not. If u take them out of the equation, there's alot of GREAT fun fights to watch.

i'd love the 168 div..but as great as Ward is, i hate watching him fight. He's another Hopkins... just more agressive. Kessler, Froch, Bute, maybe GGG, and ther's more talent that I've forgetton, but it's really stacked... that's why I have Ward as #1 in p4p cuz that's the most stacked div and Ward has beaten most of them.

my favorite..140 pound div... just a fun div to watch. Rios vs Alvarado... Khan, Maidana, pussy ass Bronner would've made it fun as well, Marquez, Danny Garcia, ... u can even put Pac in there... just an awesome div... best it's ever been..EVER.

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Originally Posted by DavilaJones

Ideally lightweight and under for me. Reason being is because at lighter speeds the boxers technique generally has to be sharper to compensate for the sheer speed of the punches. However that being said I love watching Vitali fight so...no rhyme or reason to it.

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*U might have something here cuz there's good fighters... i like Richar Abril... only a few pounds less is Juan Ma, Mikey Garcia, Rigo, Salido, Yuriokas Gamboa, Mares, Donaire... alot of great fights can happen..alot of potential.

p.s I like watching Vitali as well...

heavyweight for me !

Cruiserweight

It's been an underrated division for years.

Heavyweight division.... gatta show respect for the big boys.

Then, in this order:
Welterweights (catch-weights between 140 and 150)
Super-Middleweights
Middleweight
Lightweights

Most hated divisions:
Light Heavyweight (if it wasn't for Chad Dawson, I wouldn't watch a damn LH fight, EVER! The last exciting LH they had was Michael Moorer. Even RJJ at LH was boring!)
Cruiser-weight
Flyweight

(Donaire made me a fan of Bantam and Super-Bantams!)

But, I have to admit, my list after super middleweight can become interchangeable!
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Originally Posted by Onix

There's always a lot of talk on how bad the heavy weight division is and how boxing needs heavyweights to help the sport. I think for most casual fans this is true as there is always the chance of the stunning one punch knock-out shot. I think that as fans learn the sport more and start seeing different styles they might start actually appreciating some of the lighter weight classes due to the speed and technical aspects that the lighter weight class fighters need to rely on to be successful.

If i was pinned down to only one weight class I would have to say 154lbs. The fighters in this weight class bring speed and knockout power, there is still alot of movement, and its probably where I would land if I was an elite lever boxer. ;D

What is you favorite weight class to watch and why?

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Great question. I'm an original 8 guy so it took a little while to contemplate. Gun to my head I suppose I would take welter with middle riding at its heels followed by lightweight. I just think its been the most overall exciting division both today and historically. I really like flyweight also but we don't get to see the little guys headlining etc although that has started to change with streaming improvements.

Welters. Just that common middle ground where good fighters move up from jr. welt and between jr middle. 154 is on a bit of a upswing recently. I have never been huge on heavyweights.

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Originally Posted by Onix

There's always a lot of talk on how bad the heavy weight division is and how boxing needs heavyweights to help the sport. I think for most casual fans this is true as there is always the chance of the stunning one punch knock-out shot. I think that as fans learn the sport more and start seeing different styles they might start actually appreciating some of the lighter weight classes due to the speed and technical aspects that the lighter weight class fighters need to rely on to be successful.

If i was pinned down to only one weight class I would have to say 154lbs. The fighters in this weight class bring speed and knockout power, there is still alot of movement, and its probably where I would land if I was an elite lever boxer. ;D

What is you favorite weight class to watch and why?

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Great question. I'm an original 8 guy so it took a little while to contemplate. Gun to my head I suppose I would take welter with middle riding at its heels followed by lightweight. I just think its been the most overall exciting division both today and historically. I really like flyweight also but we don't get to see the little guys headlining etc although that has started to change with streaming improvements.

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Could not agree more with this post. I think the lighter weights get a bad rap but there's been some good scraps in them lower divisions.

I think having a cruiserweight division is needed with the size of heavyweights today. As crazy as it sounds a super heavyweight division could also be created in the professional ranks.

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Originally Posted by Onix

There's always a lot of talk on how bad the heavy weight division is and how boxing needs heavyweights to help the sport. I think for most casual fans this is true as there is always the chance of the stunning one punch knock-out shot. I think that as fans learn the sport more and start seeing different styles they might start actually appreciating some of the lighter weight classes due to the speed and technical aspects that the lighter weight class fighters need to rely on to be successful.

If i was pinned down to only one weight class I would have to say 154lbs. The fighters in this weight class bring speed and knockout power, there is still alot of movement, and its probably where I would land if I was an elite lever boxer. ;D

What is you favorite weight class to watch and why?

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Great question. I'm an original 8 guy so it took a little while to contemplate. Gun to my head I suppose I would take welter with middle riding at its heels followed by lightweight. I just think its been the most overall exciting division both today and historically. I really like flyweight also but we don't get to see the little guys headlining etc although that has started to change with streaming improvements.

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Could not agree more with this post. I think the lighter weights get a bad rap but there's been some good scraps in them lower divisions.

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The lower weights do have more quality fighters which is why I think they tend to have a shorter career as they age more quickly and their career is accelerated.

In terms of "all time", I'd have to say...

1) Heavyweight
2) Welterweight
3) Middleweight

I know that the guys in lower divisions are much more skilled than the bulky HWs, but to me the biggest attraction is always the HW division, because (at least on paper) the #1 HW is the guy who can whip ANY MAN in the ring. The HW champ SHOULD be the baddest man on the planet.

Right now, my favorite is the Welterweight to Light middleweight area. Just so much talent and such a diverse talent pool. You have established living legends like Pacquaio and Mayweather, you have budding stars like Canelo, solid wild card guys like Berto, Guerrero, ect, and exciting prospects like Keith Thurman. I really enjoy that range of weight right now.

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Originally Posted by Master

I think having a cruiserweight division is needed with the size of heavyweights today.

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If push came to shove I would reluctantly allow cruiser to stay if the other 8 original divisions could be established once again. I can see the logic & to be fair it has had a bad rap but has been a good division recently.

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As crazy as it sounds a super heavyweight division could also be created in the professional ranks.

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:nono: If that happens then my following boxing goes down the :flush:

WBC, IBF & WBO were supposed to be discussing this, a step too far for me. Followed the sport for 30 years but it would be no more boxing in my house if this comes to fruition, I feel that strongly about it. There's already 17 divisions & some are just 3 or 4 pounds between them, they are fucking pointless!

Anything below heavyweight and I'll tell you why:




1. With the no upper weight limit, you can have the 40-50 pound differences like you had for the Fury-Cunningham fight.

2. It lends itself to fat, blubbery, out-of-shape fighters who are just banking on landing a haymaker and strike it rich.

3. Save for a few exceptions, heavyweights are devoid of most boxing skills. Defense, foot movement, ring generalship, variety of punches, good looking flurries...... all that shit goes out the window when you have some of these behemoths fighting.

4. The quality of fighters has been atrocious for the last several years, and counting. There's Wlad..... and then there's a garbage pail of disappointments, has-beens, woefully inactive, oft-injured, and never-will-be's. It's quite sad.

5. It's the one division where 50-year old retirees think they can somehow come back and cash in on one more payday. Just slap on the ol' false teeth and drive me to the gym.

6. There's more......

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I think having a cruiserweight division is needed with the size of heavyweights today.

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If push came to shove I would reluctantly allow cruiser to stay if the other 8 original divisions could be established once again. I can see the logic & to be fair it has had a bad rap but has been a good division recently.

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As crazy as it sounds a super heavyweight division could also be created in the professional ranks.

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:nono: If that happens then my following boxing goes down the :flush:

WBC, IBF & WBO were supposed to be discussing this, a step too far for me. Followed the sport for 30 years but it would be no more boxing in my house if this comes to fruition, I feel that strongly about it. There's already 17 divisions & some are just 3 or 4 pounds between them, they are fucking pointless!

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I agree about super heavy but the cruiserweight limit may need to go up even more.

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Originally Posted by Master

I think having a cruiserweight division is needed with the size of heavyweights today. As crazy as it sounds a super heavyweight division could also be created in the professional ranks.

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I agree. As much as I lament the original 8 that physical fact cannot be discounted. In addition if not for the fact that there is not enough talented Klit size fighters around I'd agree on a super hev division also.
The size disparity in the hev division is much bigger then any other division or several combined.

Heavyweight

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I think having a cruiserweight division is needed with the size of heavyweights today. As crazy as it sounds a super heavyweight division could also be created in the professional ranks.

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I agree. As much as I lament the original 8 that physical fact cannot be discounted. In addition if not for the fact that there is not enough talented Klit size fighters around I'd agree on a super hev division also.
The size disparity in the hev division is much bigger then any other division or several combined.

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If there was ever a "Super Heavyweight Division" then we would have just experienced the absolute greatest 3 Super Heavies of all time back to back to back in Lewis, Vitali, & Wladimir...nobody else could compete.

That would then make the heavyweight scene a bit odd and kind of boring, but whatever.

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I think having a cruiserweight division is needed with the size of heavyweights today. As crazy as it sounds a super heavyweight division could also be created in the professional ranks.

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I agree. As much as I lament the original 8 that physical fact cannot be discounted. In addition if not for the fact that there is not enough talented Klit size fighters around I'd agree on a super hev division also.
The size disparity in the hev division is much bigger then any other division or several combined.

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If there was ever a "Super Heavyweight Division" then we would have just experienced the absolute greatest 3 Super Heavies of all time back to back to back in Lewis, Vitali, & Wladimir...nobody else could compete.

That would then make the heavyweight scene a bit odd and kind of boring, but whatever.

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Yup it would have made little difference because the talent pool would have been weaker then the present.

South of light heavies there is a need for skill and that is entertaining. Unfortunately some of the best have been cheated by inept judges. Mayweather, Alvarez, Martinez and quite a few others overshadow the heavier divisions with skill and a large well full of challengers. My favorites however is whoever comes in shape ready to fight and ducking no one and that is south of light heavyweight.

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Originally Posted by IamInuit

Yup it would have made little difference because the talent pool would have been weaker then the present.

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Well in the past there would have been even fewer super heavies. Outside of Riddick Bowe, Primo Carnera, and Buddy Baer, I can't think of many guys that big who had any success.