The Solution: Create a Superheavyweight Division FAST!

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

great points on the super cruiser thing. i dont think guys who normally weigh-in at an in-shape 230 could make 210, however. tha's a huge drop for a guy that size.

I disagree but that's not the point. It could be jiggled around in some way, to make it accessible...

The main point is, that it brings all the top 5 divisions A LOT closer together.

Jimbo, again a Super-Cruiser division is pointless, as the likes of Haye would continue to fight at Heavy because of the glamour and financial aspect associated to the "Heavyweight Champion" name. Adding the word "Super" to it doesn't make either division sound more appealing, and the general public will once again be more confused at the distorted view of boxing.

Remember, another division means countless more champions. Do we really need anymore?

I think this is a slightly short sighted response. (No offense buddy!)

Firstly, Haye no doubt is a glory hunter but you forget that he fought at Cruiserweight for as long as he could. Do you honestly think he wouldn't of preferred to fight without a 200lbs limit for a while before snatching a belt off a Heavyweight? Of course he would, and look at the potential match up's there could of been...

Secondly, I have absolutely no doubt that most of the boxers around the 225lbs mark would prefer to fight at Heavyweight but then I have no doubt that they would want to fight at 210ish either, especially if it meant picking up a strap from a division that could easily have the likes of Andre Ward, Chad Dawson, Tomasz Ademek & David Haye in it... That's a fantastic division right there!

I'm of the thinking that if the weight classes are brought together and made more accessible so that fighters around the 200lbs are mixing in better company with fighters BOTH bigger and smaller then you start to then add more prestige to all the weight classes in and around it... Including most importantly the Heavyweight division.

***Edit***AdamGB and such like peoples....
If you truly believe boxing has too many weight classes, then look to the bottom of the pile. 3 and 4 pound differentials... I agree, it's a joke.
However, there's a real problem at the top of the scales that needs to be re-addressed IMHO, the gap needs to be bridged from 175 upwards.