Time to create a Super Heavyweight Division?

Nafflad26 · 01-31-2013, 08:12 AM

I think its time to create a new Super Heavyweight division for anyone over say 16stone. Too many of these smaller heavyweights like Ray Austin, Solis and Danny Williams in the past have been out of shape and not caring about the weight. I just think it would make more of these Heavyweights get in shape and also make it more competitive for them fighting similar sized guys. Also some of the bigger crusierweights could move up to Heavyweight leaving the huge men to fight at Super Heavyweight.

Thoughts?

joegrundy · 01-31-2013, 08:20 AM

Adding a super heavyweight division would be the worst thing to happen to boxing, being the heavyweight champion of the world means a lot still. This would make it mean a lot class to the normal fan.

Jim Bowen · 01-31-2013, 08:21 AM

No, the lazy fat heavys should just get some motivation.

Jim Bowen · 01-31-2013, 08:21 AM

Can I just ask also, who would be in this new Super Heavy Division?

alba · 01-31-2013, 08:26 AM

Only if sky cover there fights

JonnyBGoode · 01-31-2013, 08:30 AM

It's hard to believe that some of the fat slobs even get a license, how can you turn up looking like you've spent your training camp in McDonalds and then be allowed a license to practise as a professional athlete in a sport that requires serious conditioning?!

DrMo · 01-31-2013, 08:33 AM

No, a super heavyweight division is a bad idea

The only change I'd like to see is the light heavyweight limit moved up to 180 or 185.

Black_Rainbows · 01-31-2013, 08:40 AM

Yes, we should do it.

There really isn't a connection with HWs of the past I don't think.

I believe that cruiserweights of today will be similar weight in the ring to many HWs of the past?

Sogoplayboy · 01-31-2013, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrMo

No, a super heavyweight division is a bad idea

The only change I'd like to see is the light heavyweight limit moved up to 180 or 185.

This.

The Buture · 01-31-2013, 09:15 AM

Would make no difference. Many of the smaller heavyweights could fight at cruiser easily as it is but don't as it isn't where the money is. Believe Eddie Chambers has said this himself, although he now wants to move down for a bit to win a title.

The smaller Heavyweights would still want to fight in the glamour division, where the money is, and that would become Super Heavy.

I agree the only change I would look at making would be to possibly raise the LHW limit. It's a huge jump from fighting at 175 to 200 pounds. Especially as some cruisers may be boiling down to 200, so 210 or something on fight night.

Matt Ldn · 01-31-2013, 09:23 AM

Yet we see a small heavyweight in David Haye rated as one of the top 5 heavys in the midst of the so called super heavy era. Not to mention relatively diminutive Evander Holyfield got robbed against the biggest of the super heavys. Don't think its that much of a problem.

Espin88 · 01-31-2013, 09:33 AM

Defiently not, maybe move cruiserweight limit upto 210/15st or as mentioned above LHW to 185 but no adding new divisions especially not above the HW division.

emallini · 01-31-2013, 09:33 AM

Make the Cruiserweight Limit 15 Stone

Lilo · 01-31-2013, 09:35 AM

Shit idea

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01-31-2013, 08:12 AM	#1
Nafflad26 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 612 vCash: 500	Time to create a Super Heavyweight Division? I think its time to create a new Super Heavyweight division for anyone over say 16stone. Too many of these smaller heavyweights like Ray Austin, Solis and Danny Williams in the past have been out of shape and not caring about the weight. I just think it would make more of these Heavyweights get in shape and also make it more competitive for them fighting similar sized guys. Also some of the bigger crusierweights could move up to Heavyweight leaving the huge men to fight at Super Heavyweight. Thoughts?
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joegrundy Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,771 vCash: 2200	Re: Time to create a Super Heavyweight Division? Adding a super heavyweight division would be the worst thing to happen to boxing, being the heavyweight champion of the world means a lot still. This would make it mean a lot class to the normal fan.
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The Buture Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 102 vCash: 500	Re: Time to create a Super Heavyweight Division? Would make no difference. Many of the smaller heavyweights could fight at cruiser easily as it is but don't as it isn't where the money is. Believe Eddie Chambers has said this himself, although he now wants to move down for a bit to win a title. The smaller Heavyweights would still want to fight in the glamour division, where the money is, and that would become Super Heavy. I agree the only change I would look at making would be to possibly raise the LHW limit. It's a huge jump from fighting at 175 to 200 pounds. Especially as some cruisers may be boiling down to 200, so 210 or something on fight night.
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Matt Ldn Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSW via Leeds/London Posts: 4,820 vCash: 0	Re: Time to create a Super Heavyweight Division? Yet we see a small heavyweight in David Haye rated as one of the top 5 heavys in the midst of the so called super heavy era. Not to mention relatively diminutive Evander Holyfield got robbed against the biggest of the super heavys. Don't think its that much of a problem.
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