Is Floyd a genetic freak? How does he have a 72inch reach at 5'8

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  1. MVC

    MVC Boxing Junkie banned

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    While Ward has 71 and he's 6'0 168.
     
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  2. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    Eric Morales is also 5'8" with a 72 inch reach. They both have some long arms for their size.
     
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  3. pugilistspecialist

    pugilistspecialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    REach also includes your back and shoulders......Mayweather is small but always had broad shoulders...same as Mosley
     
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  4. RonnieHornschuh

    RonnieHornschuh ESB indie police Full Member

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    That's nothing, BoxingGirl has a 80 inch reach while only being 5'8.
     
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  5. Gander Tasco

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    Yeah he's superman
     
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  6. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    Floyd's reach comes from his incredibly long arms. 26 inches
     
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  7. pugilistspecialist

    pugilistspecialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    damn thats his arm length...Mosley always looked like his were longer...isnt he like 23-24 inches
     
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  8. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    I know that. That being said, they both still have long arms.
     
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  9. puga_ni_nana

    puga_ni_nana Dempsey Roll Full Member

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    yes he is. he can also run 6:22/miles. isn't it ridiculous?
     
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  10. ingredientity

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    Not as disproportioned as Sonny Liston, with a reach of 84" at 6'0.5".
     
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  11. Gander Tasco

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    :lol:
     
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  12. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    yea Shane is 25 according hbo measurments, but his do look longer
     
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  13. tolomei

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    Floyd is long but not a freak. Edison Miranda has a ridiculous reach.
     
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  14. stormy

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    Its amazing he isnt scraping his knuckles on the ground....:conf:finger:rosstheboss
     
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  15. maciek4

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