Why were many old time boxers so scrawny looking

[janitor]

It is actually a very good question.

The answer is that they came from a different place, and were going to a different place.

A fighter back then likely came into boxing malnourished, while a modern boxer likely comes in needing to cut some excess body fat.

A fighter back then focused on stamina training primarily, while a modern fighter takes a more multi faceted training programme.

[highguard]

Originally Posted by Unforgiven

to be honest
i dont think its far to
compare heavweights to featherweights lol


that being said while haye is very muscular
that 17inch arm is not big at all,
which ofcourse means nothing for boxing but still

[highguard]

Originally Posted by janitor

It is actually a very good question.

The answer is that they came from a different place, and were going to a different place.

A fighter back then likely came into boxing malnourished, while a modern boxer likely comes in needing to cut some excess body fat.

A fighter back then focused on stamina training primarily, while a modern fighter takes a more multi faceted training programme.

wonderful answer,

unlike some others who most likely never been in a gym
in their life and think
any slightly muscular guy is on roids or hgh

[highguard]

like

this man

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then this one

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[john garfield]

Originally Posted by highguard

wonderful answer,

unlike some others who most likely never been in a gym
in their life and think
any slightly muscular guy is on roids or hgh

But muscular (slight or Tyson like) has no baring on being a big puncher, h. Either you can punch or you can't. Arms big as a python or pipe stems.

[Manassa]

Absolutely idiotic thread.

The fact that the author seems oblivious to the sarcasm directed his way is proof of that.

There were nonathletic looking types back then, there are nonathletic looking types today.

Do you really need examples, or could you think for a moment?

[Manassa]

Originally Posted by highguard

like

this man

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then this one

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Compare a strong man to a body builder today and you'll see exactly the same difference.

I'm convinced you're a troll so I'm off

Nobody who can work a computer is this thick

[Unforgiven]

Yeah, weird that some of the postors here are acting as if the premise is true.

Boxers back then just looked like boxers to me. And many boxers just look 'atheletic-ordinary'. No different now.

[highguard]

Originally Posted by Manassa

Absolutely idiotic thread.

The fact that the author seems oblivious to the sarcasm directed his way is proof of that.

There were nonathletic looking types back then, there are nonathletic looking types today.

Do you really need examples, or could you think for a moment?

hey asshole
have you ever done any sports

if you ever did, you would know
many times
nonathletic looking people are often actually NON ATHLETIC



i posted capes vs arnold actually to prove that
more muscles doesnt always mean
more power
and while capes was a beast,arnold was not a weakling by any means


but in general, i will tell you a secret
a guy with fucking 16 inch thighs is usually not that strong
and yes being strong matters to some degree in any combat sport


have you ever done any fucking sports? because if you did, you would know that
power much like speed is important

please dont lie
idiot

[highguard]

Originally Posted by john garfield

But muscular (slight or Tyson like) has no baring on being a big puncher, h. Either you can punch or you can't. Arms big as a python or pipe stems.

ofcourse i agree, 100 percent
but looking super scrawny or soft and flabby
is an interesting point if your a combat sportsman

it was not an insult just a question

ps about tyson
while looking muscular
his arms are not big at all
in reality
but like you said that plays no part in being a puncher

[Theron]

Originally Posted by highguard

ps about tyson
while looking muscular
his arms are not big at all
in reality
but like you said that plays no part in being a puncher

Nahhhhhhh not big at all, if your serious...just wow

[MadcapMaxie]

Originally Posted by Unforgiven

Anyone else realise that Saddler, a Featherweight, has a bigger fist than Haye, a Heavyweight.

[Unforgiven]

Originally Posted by MadcapMaxie

Anyone else realise that Saddler, a Featherweight, has a bigger fist than Haye, a Heavyweight.

Yeah, but I noticed he's wearing gloves too.

[MadcapMaxie]

Originally Posted by janitor

It is actually a very good question.

The answer is that they came from a different place, and were going to a different place.

A fighter back then likely came into boxing malnourished, while a modern boxer likely comes in needing to cut some excess body fat.

A fighter back then focused on stamina training primarily, while a modern fighter takes a more multi faceted training programme.

Yeah boxers back then only did exercises that would be beneficial to a boxer. Running, sparring, skipping, speed and heavy bag plus push ups, sit ups, wrist and neck exercises was basically all that was done, because that was all that was needed. Additional exercises like swimming, rowing and axe training all had benefits to a boxer compared to something like bicep curl which has no benefits beyond aesthetics.

[brnxhands]

the black n white pics wash out the definition that a lot of them had.