Why does size matter?

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  1. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    If it doesn't prove their point then he's an out of shape bum.
     
  2. Paulie walnutz

    Paulie walnutz Active Member Full Member

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    Couple things and then we're done talking to each other. First you lack power so you load up on you're punches. In a big fight there's not enough time, a good fighter is going to paw you with his jab like wlad and double on his right hand, upper- cut followed by a right-cross. understand the concept of a slap hook used by wlad to pull down on the back of the neck that why shorter fighters under 6'0 ft haven't been able to beat him. Have a blessed day.
     
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    Someone on another thread tried to tell me Wlad wouldn't be a titleholder at any point in the 20th Century.

    I think Wlad would KO Dempsey, Louis, and Marciano. He's too big and strong for them.
     
  4. Paulie walnutz

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    Truth! Wlad would bare down on his neck and when Dempsey tired from lifting himself upward. Wald would have field day by throw right-uppercuts and right-crosses. Its fight science there are no promotional companies willing to sign a heavyweight under 6'5- exceptions are a long reach over 80.
     
  5. HerolGee

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    name one short fighter wlad fought who was world class.

    theres a good reason he beats them - because they are b levels at best.
     
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  6. Paulie walnutz

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    Who cares Herol... just as long as he slaps & grabs behind the ear.
     
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    surely u should care? why wouldnt you want to try and stop your argument from losing?
     
  8. reznick

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    It feels that way...
     
  9. Paulie walnutz

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    No becos I gots to get money and gots to get paid. I'll take dq but I won't take a loss by decision.
     
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  10. Mr.DagoWop

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    Ooooo burn
     
  11. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    Size matters.

    Lets take two retired certified ATG fighters.

    Lewis v Wilde.

    Once you appreciate how stupid that is, you just gotta decide where you draw the line.
     
  12. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    But where does it start to not matter, I doubt acute scientific research went into the creation of the Cruiserweight and Heavyweight divisions....

    If you're good enough you're big enough, a good enough Cruiserweight will likely beat a poor enough Heavyweight just like a good enough Light-heavyweight would beat a not so good Cruiserweight.
     
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    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    This thread is in relation to heavyweights.
     
  14. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    His point is that size is indisputably a factor, but that said, it might be reasonable to draw the line at 176lbs versus 250lbs.

    I don't think so, but a person might think that.
     
  15. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I understand his point perfectly clear. I am however tired of entertaining Flyweight versus Heavyweight debates. I am concerned with realistic match ups.