Jumping up 10+ lbs In Weight At 35+ Years Old
The recent announcement that Mosley may fight Pacquiao got me thinking. Does the winner of Pac-Mosley fights the winner of Mayweather-JMM? My first thought was, I hope so. Both fights at Welterweight, all p4p top guys. Then I thought about how the fights would go down. Honestly, thought it will probably never happen, the thought of JMM-Mosley really puts things into perspective for me. That a fight that I could see Marquez getting seriously hurt. Im sure people would justify that as a legit fight. The reality of this is that, historically, fighters that jump up in weight late into their career, end up getting beaten on by bigger men...some even taking damage that effects them well after their boxing career ended. I think Pac jumping up 2 weights to beat Oscar in what was a fight under unusual circumstances, created a situation where fighters and promoters think there is no problem with a fighter jumping two weight classes to fight the best. Dont get me wrong, I have no problem with a fighter going up in weight, I think they should, but it should be gradual. I also think that a fighter should put on weight as he grows into a new weight class and is maturing. I dont think it is good for the health of an old fighter to jump two weight classes and take on a younger, stronger guy. I think a lot of poeple are mistaken by thinking Pacquioao fought at welterweight, so Marquez can too. Manny is younger and grew naturally into a 140lb fighter. I still dont think he should be at 147 and he got lucky fighting an old, weak man. Marquez is older and topped off at 135. He could probably compete at 140 as well at the most, though even that could cause him problems as he would still be a blown up lightweight. Anything above that is no good if hes fighting a younger guy who grew into a 147lb body. Im a big Marquez fan and im pulling for him requardless of who he fights, I just dont want to see him get hurt or for this to be a new trend among old, elite fighters or any older fighters.
Psalm 144: Blessed be the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle
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