Will there ever be a new undisputed HW champion who is under 6ft2?

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  1. Enigmadanks

    Enigmadanks Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They would have to have a combination of quick feet, great handspeed, elite defense and 1 punch KO power. Something in the mold of a Mike Tyson, except maybe a couple inches taller with a couple inches of extra reach.
     
  2. Nay_Sayer

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    Prime Tyson would have an absolute field day with the current crop @ HW...
     
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    Ahurath Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes given enough time.
     
  4. rhin0z>

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    maybe if you can get mike tyson and rhonda rousey out on a blind date?
     
  5. PH|LLA

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    Don't forget Wlad who was the closest thing to undisputed HW champ since Lewis got stopped by Brewster. Even Lewis was KTFO by Rahman and Vitaly lost to Chris Byrd due to his injury. So eventually it will happen.
     
  6. madballster

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    Promoters don't have an interest to get a unified champion, if he's 6"2 or 7"2 doesn't matter much. I doubt we will see a 4-belt HW Champion in our lifetime.
     
  7. CathyBarry

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    I reckon it will happen yes! Have faith.
     
  8. AliMyths&Legends

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    27 years since a undisputed champion was under 6'2 and that was Tyson. In all fairness there has not been that many great heavyweight champions under 6'2. I'm sure someone will come along every few decades that manages it though.
     
  9. Ken Ashcroft

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    So how tall is Andy Ruiz? He only recently lost a close decision to Joseph Parker for the WBO title and he looked more wide than tall.
     
  10. lepinthehood

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    most small heavyweights cant dominate a division for any longer than three or so defenses.

    punishing style.
     
  11. Ken Ashcroft

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    Does Tyson actually have any sons?
     
  12. Collie

    Collie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How tall is Bellew?
     
  13. AliMyths&Legends

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    Pretty sure he's 6'2, anyway they are saying undisputed, not just a belt holder.
     
  14. AliMyths&Legends

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    6'3, and he does not have a hope in hell of beaten a healthy top ten heavyweight let alone win a belt.
     
  15. Collie

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    I was only messing about mentioning Bellew.

    In seriousness, I think it'll be rare to see an elite heavyweight, or one winning titles, who is under 6'2, obviously not impossible but more unlikely that they would be undisputed with the way boxing politics is.

    Just looked up Usyk, who might have an outside bet if he moved up soon, but he is 6'3.