Why is height so important in the heavyweight division?

In the HW division, height gives you extra reach without the need to cut weight. In lower weight divisions, if you're taller it means you have to cut more weight for the weight-in. HW division is the only division where you get reach through height for no penalty through dieting/cutting.

 

Usually in the hw division the taller fighter outweighs by 20 pounds the smaller fighter! The the huge difference!

I have always said there should be a super hw divion! It doesn't make it fair

 

That's the only division where you can gorge like a pig during training! LOL!

 

HW is not the only division where height is important. Height is important in every single division. The taller you are, the easier the combat. Way way way easier.

 

Only in the heavyweight division. Only advantage in lighter weight is reach.

 

There is a height class in the heavyweight division now? Wait there isn't a height class but there is a weight class. As long as you are 6'2 and over and over 205 pounds you can be a great heavyweight.

 

Not too many 6.2 , 205lb heavys are successful these days black kitten.

 

It's not the be and end all but sure helps. Tyson Fury the most obvious example

 

Height doesn't matter in boxing even at heavy.

 

But big hands sure do.

 

Tyson was short, Marciano was short, it all depends on the boxer who can take advantage of his size, Tyson used his height by being short, Cus taught him how to take advantage, watch Tyson in his prime, it takes timing. Marciano did the same thing, he trained harder than everyone else, had a good trainer as well. Look at all the tall fighters who have lost their careers, Price for example, Michael Grant.............Julius Long............

 

"only advantage is reach"? have you ever fought? reach is everything, dude.

 

The last time you could be a great heavyweight at 6'2 and 205 was in the 90s.