Fighters today are just getting outrageously large

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  1. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Look at guys like Joshua, Fury, Wlad, etc.

    It's just getting way out of control. I have no idea how the hell these dudes are getting so ridiculously huge. It's freaky. Almost circus like honestly.

    I used to not be for another weight class. But I think it's finally at the point where something has to be done. These guys are just not even human like.
     
  2. Paperagent

    Paperagent Well-Known Member Full Member

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    George Foreman is just as naturally big, if not bigger, than the guys you just mentioned. There were a lot of 6'4+ heavyweights during the Ali era in the 60's and 70's.
     
  3. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Foreman was not as big as those guys. He came in at 217 against Frazier. He came in at 220 against Ali.

    No he's not as big as those guys.

    These guys do not look like humans. They're freaky large.
     
  4. Manu Vatuvei

    Manu Vatuvei Active Member Full Member

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    George Foreman prime and in shape was like 6'3 225lb. That does not make him 'as naturally big' as guys who are 6'5"-6'8", even if you're claiming that they're carrying more excess weight than he did
     
  5. cslb

    cslb Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I guess you have not been around pro basketball and football players.
     
  6. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Which is different because football players like linebackers and defensive ends lift lots of weights and eat tons of food. Also have **** for stamina.

    It's strange to see guys the size of Wlad, Vitali or Fury. Wlad doesn't even lift weights and he does roadwork and he's still that huge. And these guys move around the ring quite well without tiring. It seems impossible.
     
  7. MetalLicker

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    Where are you 5-10 years ago?

    Wlad, Vitali, Lewis, Valuev, Price and a few others.
     
  8. cslb

    cslb Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I marvel at guys like Lebron James who is not only large but is also a great athlete. To be honest, none of the guys you named are that athletic.
     
  9. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yep. I thought that it was a phase that would pass and those guys were just dominating a weak era.

    But now it really seems like the size is a bigger factor than I thought and being 250 pounds is making a big difference.
     
  10. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    LeBron could have been a great heavyweight potentially.
     
  11. Glass Joe

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    Wlad and Vitali are both quite athletic in many different avenues and sports.
     
  12. cslb

    cslb Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hard to say but he is a remarkable athlete.
     
  13. bbjc

    bbjc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Klitchko and joshua on something. No 40 year old looks like klitchko. And joshua is so blatant its embarrasing. Haye while your at it. No one without drugs looks anything like they do. You might see people like that at niteclubs but i guarantee they ll be on something.

    My advice to fury is get on the gear asap
    ...before you get shortchanged.