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

[TigerFan]

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.

[Max Power]

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!

[palmerq]

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