Should i pick up boxing? I might have an advantage.

[Anthony86]

Hi everybody,

So i was watching some boxing matches the other night and couldn't help but notice the average arm lenght of fighter around my size, and i think i could have a pretty big advantage here.

The thing is i have really short legs but a very long upper body and arms. To be more precise, my legs are only about 31.5'' but the other half is 38'' making a ruff 5ft 9 total.(to put that in perspective, on an average person this is divided 50/50)

But now for the interesting part: my reach is 74'' and my arm length to fist is about 28''(i have a lean frame). And i noticed most fighters my height usually have about 24/25'' arms.

I have always hated my body build and this might be the first time it brings something positive. I really like kickboxing but my legs are simply to short to pack serious power.

Thanks,
Anthony

[oneoone]

You would have an advantage in a competition where they are looking for the missing link between ape and man.

[copelahama]

lmao ^^^

sure it could help

[Mares]

You would have an advantage in a competition where they are looking for the missing link between ape and man.

[Anthony86]

You would have an advantage in a competition where they are looking for the missing link between ape and man.

Haha yeah i was already expecting some jokes. But don't worry iv'e heard them all before. And seriously, sometimes when carrying shopping bags i have to be carefull not to drag them on the floor. Try picturing Michael Phelps only with shorter legs.

But arm length is measured from beginning of the armpit to knuckles right?

[bernardotelo]

Haha yeah i was already expecting some jokes. But don't worry iv'e heard them all before. And seriously, sometimes when carrying shopping bags i have to be carefull not to drag them on the floor. Try picturing Michael Phelps only with shorter legs.

But arm length is measured from beginning of the armpit to knuckles right?

yes...but

[Irish Hitman]

i is 6 ft 4 27" reach 154 lbs pity i didnt start boxing!

[Suckmedry]

Well that's a long arm length yes but that doesn't really mean you will be a good fighter.

[Equilibrium]

Once you get punched in the face you'll see if boxing is for you or not.

[them_apples]

Hi everybody,

So i was watching some boxing matches the other night and couldn't help but notice the average arm lenght of fighter around my size, and i think i could have a pretty big advantage here.

The thing is i have really short legs but a very long upper body and arms. To be more precise, my legs are only about 31.5'' but the other half is 38'' making a ruff 5ft 9 total.(to put that in perspective, on an average person this is divided 50/50)

But now for the interesting part: my reach is 74'' and my arm length to fist is about 28''(i have a lean frame). And i noticed most fighters my height usually have about 24/25'' arms.

I have always hated my body build and this might be the first time it brings something positive. I really like kickboxing but my legs are simply to short to pack serious power.

Thanks,
Anthony

you have Haglers build..he was 5'9 1/2 with 75" arms. he sorta had long legs though and a short upper body