Does size count even just a little bit?

Of course size counts. If one can use it. One reason why Wlad dominated was because he was great at using his size advantage. Others, like Paul Williams, were not. Using ones size to an advantage is a skill. That's why I disagree that hws of today would beat hws of the past because they are bigger. Certain fighters certainly would, I'd pick Wlad comfortably over most boxer-types of the past for example. However, I wouldn't say the same about Tony Thomspon.

 

In my opinion it less matters at heavyweight, but matters more at other weights

 

It counts a bit but it is also skill and preparation. I have seen smaller fighters chop down the taller opponents before. Having the heart sometimes makes a difference, as well as confidence.

 

In what way do you mean at other weights.

 

This. Size is one of many factors, but I agree that skill, preparation, and a strong ambition to win are way more important than size. Often times it comes down to who wants to win more.

 

Absolutely.
But can we teach & create a Rocky "Mind over Matter" Marciano again to regain the HW belt at 182??

Like who wanted it more in Kingston, Jamaica: Joe Frazier or Gravity?

 

It matters very much between fighters of comparable levels of talent.

 

Of course it counts, especially if you're a big man with a wonderful trainer who can teach you how to use it. It just isn't everything.

 

Not a damn clue

 

We just can

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. If things didn´t happen (aka. Rockys resume > 210 = 3), fantasy matches become a double guess.
Its that simple.

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It only counts if they master how to properly use their advantages. Like few do. Lennox and Wlad were different fighters but they both could fight tall when they wished. But there are many factors in the sport that don’t involve height or weight that can determine the winner. Chin, defense, speed, technique, power, etc. Tyson and Holyfield were a lot smaller then most HWs today and when they fought but they managed to make it to the top. Gaining weight is not a skill nor do I contend it’s difficult to do. Shorter fights and steroids have allowed fighters to balloon with actual functional weight.

 

Height, weight and reach are factors, just like speed, footwork, agility etc you learn to use what ever tools you have to your advantage. 1 advantage You have of been bigger is you can win with less skill especially if you know how to use your height, weight and reach. It's always up to the smaller boxer to over come this and history has shown this to happen again and again, speed and a good chin are probably must haves if you're gonna give up considerable size. Just to add a 185 boxer wouldn't get sanctioned today to fight at heavy, unlike back in the day 110 lb boxer could fight 210 boxer and nobody would bat an eyelid and size disparities were common place back then.