The positive discrimination of smallest weight fighters.

[Fenster]

Amongst the "little child men" silliness I think you have a decent argument there Bilbo.

I made a similar point in a debate about Ricardo Lopez recently. He beat no "greats" or P4P stars yet is rated alongside sliced bread with the MAJORITY of boxing fans, even though all other fighters are judged by the "greats"/P4P fighters they beat.

That's a bit inconsistent, no? The answer was - tiny guys get overlooked P4P because it is not popular, so naturally will not produce "stars."

But I think the lack of fighters numerically must surely mean a lack of talent also. Which does seem to get ignored by most.

[OumaFan]

Yeah I've said the same thing about Ricardo Lopez.

I didn't feel like reading the post, I'm sure I've got the gist of it anyway.

[HattonTheHammer]

its been like this for the last 10 years now.

Ever since the heavyweight division died out US inparticuarly decided to put a lot of emphasis on south american fighters almost all of which are lower weight fighters.

Yes they produce the better fights for a very simple reason - the lesser you weigh the more punches you are able to throw and the more punch resiliant you are because the guy hitting you is also small compared to a middle/heavy fighter who can bang you out with 1 punch.

Americans and europeans seldom produce smaller fighters because of the fact we are statistically much bigger in heighth and weight than your south american and asian countrys. Doesnt mean those guys produce the better fighters, just the littler ones!!