So...styles make fights.

[IamInuit]

I'd like to pose another question, since it's relatable and relevant.

I'm 5'3". What are my options as far as styles and technique? I would like to think that I can apply almost any style well with a lot of hard work and dedication.


I'm 175 lb, I think at least 140 of those pounds is athletic weight. Given my stature, if I'd really want to compete, I may want to make my way down to 140 or less eh?

What are my advantages and disadvantage against a taller fighter of equal skill?

I'm going to be honest with you. No way can you fight at 140 at 5' 3". That's fly or bantam type height.

Okay. I have an idea why, but what are the reasons?

Two questions before I answer that. How old are you and what is your reach? From inside the arm pit to the end of your fist?

[Peter Som]

I'd like to pose another question, since it's relatable and relevant.

I'm 5'3". What are my options as far as styles and technique? I would like to think that I can apply almost any style well with a lot of hard work and dedication.


I'm 175 lb, I think at least 140 of those pounds is athletic weight. Given my stature, if I'd really want to compete, I may want to make my way down to 140 or less eh?

What are my advantages and disadvantage against a taller fighter of equal skill?

I'm going to be honest with you. No way can you fight at 140 at 5' 3". That's fly or bantam type height.

Okay. I have an idea why, but what are the reasons?

Two questions before I answer that. How old are you and what is your reach? From inside the arm pit to the end of your fist?

25, 25 1/2 reach.

[Peter Som]

Haha, thank you brothers. Honesty is such a rare and fickle thing, I'm glad to find it here among boxers and boxing fans alike.

Trust me, I understand this reality more than anything. And I'm more likely to finish college and use my brain than I am gettin it smashed. If anything, I would suspend myself in the amateurs and ply my craft there.

Unless I have substantial talent (which I'm gonna need alot of), then I wouldn't pursue anything professional.

[TitoFan]

I'd like to pose another question, since it's relatable and relevant.

I'm 5'3". What are my options as far as styles and technique? I would like to think that I can apply almost any style well with a lot of hard work and dedication.

I'm 175 lb, I think at least 140 of those pounds is athletic weight. Given my stature, if I'd really want to compete, I may want to make my way down to 140 or less eh?

What are my advantages and disadvantage against a taller fighter of equal skill?

Did you say 5'3"? That's pretty short to be carrying around 175 pounds in weight. Even if you were to fight at 140 (junior welterweight), you would have a distinct disadvantage as far as height and presumably reach. Not undoable... but it would present a more daunting challenge. I copied the following table of average heights by weight class from another site. It's by no means an authoritative list, but should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect as far as opposition in the different weight classes. Best of luck if you choose to take up the sport.


Heavyweight : 6'4
Cruiserweight: 6'2
Light Heavyweight: 6'1
Super Middleweight: 6'0
Middleweight: 5'11
Light Middleweight: 5'9
Welterweight 5'8
Light Welterweight: 5'7
Lightweight/Super Featherweight: 5'6
Featherweight: 5'5

[ElTerribleMorales]

I'm 5'11" and would be closer to jr middleweight when training and I looked pretty drained, so hard to think a guy at 5'3" would have much success at 140, IMO you would have to shed another 20 lbs off of that to make it to a competitive weight class given your size