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

[Max Power]

Guys like Byrd and Chambers found success at about 205-215lbs but sure enough, they were defensive masters. They stole rounds by making their opponents miss all night and scoring with pitty pat punches and were never a serious threat from a KO perspective.

This is in stark contrast to olden guys of those eras who were considered "Punchers" or otherwise lead with their faces.

I understand the reverence but not the favourable comparisons with current fighters.

[Max Power]

The first truly serious opponent Evander Holyfield faced at HW, Riddick Bowe, he weighed 205lbs. That was a steroid pumped 205lbs, not like the 205 we used to see at "HW" previously.

Before that Evander was not really respected as the great champion he'd become yet and most still viewed Mike Tyson as the rightful champ.

At 205lbs Evander was seriously challenged by Bowe. It was a wise decision for him to bulk up to 215 for his rematch in which he scored a narrow victory.

[Spicoli]

Because we have a 6'6 240+ version of a backfoot plodder Chambers a defensive 'master' Come on man. Good thing he dropped to his "natural" cruiser division to be schooled by some unknown at his own game. If only he could break eggs with a shot eh

[FinitoElDinamita]

OTNB also known as the BSS. Bert Sugar Syndrome.