Why does size matter?

Very, very few people here "count Louis out" against super heavies. We're just not delusional about some of the risks and challenges he might face against certain larger opponents who have skills, talent, and the ability to use their size to their advantage (something that really separates the 220+ heavies of the last 30 years from their predecessors).

 

Being fit as a whippet doesn't help when you have to carry around and get hit by a guy weighing 40 pounds more. Sorry, bud.

 

Break it down then. School me on how Willard went about using his enormous (6-inch height, 6-inch reach, 60-lb weight) size advantage to maximum advantage against Dempsey. Throw in some other fights too, please. I'm always interested in learning more about this great sport.

 

Again, have you had the privilege of boxing a guy 40 pounds more than you, 6 inches taller?

 

To answer your question in a nutshell though, the main fundamental difference is that tall, long heavyweights became much, much better at controlling the distance at which the fighting takes place.

 

And, yes, knowing how and when to hold & smother your opponents is an incredibly valuable skill for a boxer his size. Much better than backing straight up, flailing about, and trying to swat away punches like Willard, for example.

PS - Worth keeping in mind that Wlad does this to men who themselves would have been considered very, very large heavyweights in the earl 20th century.

 

Willard was a dangerous long range sniper. And he could use his footwork to evade rushes pretty well. His balance and movement is smoother than most SHWs.

https://streamable.com/ukbj

Willard was dope

 

Fury does this too

 

Fury does a ton of things including many that someone like Willard wouldn't imagine even trying. Can you imagine Willard controlling a fight against someone like Wlad by jabbing, using head movement, tons of lateral movement, an in and out attack, and level changes? Do Jess a favor and leave Fury out of this.

 

lol

 

Cool. I get the feeling that you havent really actually watched many Wlad fights but whatever. Still waiting for you to tell me all about how Jess used his massive height, reach, and weight advantages as well as possible.