If most of the time a fighter moves up in weight is because they cannot make weight any longer or are on the comeback, this is a sign they are simply not in shape. Which means the size is not the only factor at play.
What about smaller fighters that took on bigger fighters with intention, like Armstrong, Pacquiao, Greb and Roy Jones. These are good examples of smaller fighters beating larger fighters because they took it serious and were in good shape mentally and physically.
we need to question typical things that have been parroted for years without thought. Some of it makes no sense at all. Boxing is a striking sport, and I find it hard to believe that only in the modern eras all of a sudden weight matters so much - and it was only back in the day that a smaller fighter had a chance vs a larger one. Meanwhile you can see with your own eyes the smaller fighter is not brawling or going blow for blow and is actually fighting smart!
It happens from time to time. Pacquiao vs Margarito for example, displayed a huge size difference. Pacquiao used speed and movement to overwhelm Margarito. Both were cut to the bone but Marg was at least 20 lbs heavier of pure bone and muscle.
all these Weight classes did not come about purely for safety reasons. on the lower levels of club fights it was probably dangerous. Where a smaller man needed money and would take on some brute of a heavyweight because he needed money. However there was not nearly as many weight classes because it was not that important. Sure it matters because a featherweight taking on a heavyweight doesn't look right - but for the most part people didn't care and judged the fighter based on his heart.
All these weight classes are purely for titles and titles make money. 5 lbs does not matter, even 15 lbs doesn't matter.
What about smaller fighters that took on bigger fighters with intention, like Armstrong, Pacquiao, Greb and Roy Jones. These are good examples of smaller fighters beating larger fighters because they took it serious and were in good shape mentally and physically.
we need to question typical things that have been parroted for years without thought. Some of it makes no sense at all. Boxing is a striking sport, and I find it hard to believe that only in the modern eras all of a sudden weight matters so much - and it was only back in the day that a smaller fighter had a chance vs a larger one. Meanwhile you can see with your own eyes the smaller fighter is not brawling or going blow for blow and is actually fighting smart!
It happens from time to time. Pacquiao vs Margarito for example, displayed a huge size difference. Pacquiao used speed and movement to overwhelm Margarito. Both were cut to the bone but Marg was at least 20 lbs heavier of pure bone and muscle.
all these Weight classes did not come about purely for safety reasons. on the lower levels of club fights it was probably dangerous. Where a smaller man needed money and would take on some brute of a heavyweight because he needed money. However there was not nearly as many weight classes because it was not that important. Sure it matters because a featherweight taking on a heavyweight doesn't look right - but for the most part people didn't care and judged the fighter based on his heart.
All these weight classes are purely for titles and titles make money. 5 lbs does not matter, even 15 lbs doesn't matter.
Mr Mitts
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