Why is the welterweight division so strong?

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Hahah indeed. I only brought up John Daly because he is a fat slob and still competes, as well as being able to outdrive nearly anyone who has ever played the game. I was trying to illustrate that golf is more of a skill game that doesn't require great athletecism by any means.
I wouldn't go quite as far as to say we are splitting hairs, because there is a huge difference in saying that your average out of shape man would be a welterweight if in fighting shape than to say an elite athlete who currently weights 30+ lbs over would have no problem making the limit although they are already in peak physical condition through years of intense training. SOME could do it, but they would be amongst the smallest men in their sport. Like I said, you may be dead on with soccer and tennis, although I did imagine that the average star players were still only just under 200lbs, and in that case it's very innacurate to say they would be able to make welterweight after making a transition to boxing, cutting weight is something that your body must become accustomed to through years of practice in order to do so effectively.
My initial point was that the welterweight division may cater to those who are indeed significantly outsized in most other sports.