Quote Originally Posted by Hunter View Post
In the wake of the guzman/funeka weight fiasco (and some recent others like, Mayweather, Campbell, Corrales, Castillo) I have been pooring over a solution to the problem of fighters not making weight. I spent alot of time/effort on this write up, I hope you enjoy.

The commision should require fighters to purchase some type of insurance when the fight is signed. If they dont make weight, the opponent gets his entire purse. Than the idiot who didnt make weight would likely not be able to get insured again and is banned from boxing for life.

What do you think? Any other solutions?
I think it depends a bit. If a guy trains his heart out for months and comes in 1 pound over it seems a bit harsh to not let him fight again. Especially if he has fought many times before and made weight everytime.
It could have an adverse effect if the penalties are too harsh because then fighters will start stripping weight in dangerous ways that will effect their healh.
I do agree tho if someone who has fought at 130 or less pretty much all their life suddenly misses the 135 limit by 9 pounds that a harsh penalty should be handed out cos thats just ridiculous.