Should professional boxing introduce the "super-heavyweight" division?

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  1. Yes, I believe that the heavyweight division has fighters too large, we need a new division

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  2. No, I believe that the heavyweight division should exceed no limit, we don't need a new division

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  1. dcarlota

    dcarlota Member Full Member

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    As the title says, should a super-heavyweight division be implemented to professional boxing?
    I believe that there should be a new division for the bigger boys, with a minimum weight at 255 lbs, the weight cap is unlimited, and fighters should generally be above 6'5
     
    dcarlota, Apr 30, 2025
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  2. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    We already have too many divisions. It’s one of the main issues with boxing.

    They tried bridgerweight and it was a complete flop.

    No

    No

    No
     
    destruction, Apr 30, 2025
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  3. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    No.

    I do however think there's a case for a 185lb division. I find it strange how other divisions range from 4 - 8lbs, then you have LHW to Cruiser which is 25lbs. There are guys who fall around this range who get shafted having to make 175 or fight 200 imo.
     
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    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    255+ pound guys aren’t completely dominant so I’d say no. Even with a huge weight difference the current champ is 226. Maybe if 8+ of the top 10 is 255+ and the champ is it’s necessary
     
    JunlongXiFan, Apr 30, 2025
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  5. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No, just a new catagory. Anyone heavyweight 235lb+ are super heavyweights but the name of the division is unchanged because "Heavy weight" is a broad term
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Apr 30, 2025
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  6. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No. Usyk showed that dominance of super big heavyweights is a myth.
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Apr 30, 2025
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  7. gollumsluvslave

    gollumsluvslave Boxing Addict Full Member

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    100%!
    And again, with feeling NOOOOOOOOO!!!!
     
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  8. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Boxing should have 22 divisions and weigh-ins should be held two days before the fights.
     
    Badbot, Apr 30, 2025
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    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    agreed here. 185 or 187 would make for a good weight class.

    Bridger wasn’t a bad idea but nobody cares.
     
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  10. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Adding more weight divisions to a sport that already has too many weight divisions, that is the exact reason why bridger tanked.

    And that is why nobody cared. We already have too many weight divisions.

    We only need 8 weight divisions.
     
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  11. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    No ****ing way!
     
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    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    9 would be perfect. Original 8 + cruiser.
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Apr 30, 2025
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  13. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Four more belts in another division where everyone avoids each other? ,,,,No
     
    Reinhardt, Apr 30, 2025
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    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Definitely not.
     
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  15. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    After a 220 lb man dominated the giants, this is not the correct conclusion that anyone can come up to.

    I hope the smaller heavies take a leaf of Usyk's tactics and focus on speed, movement, skill and stamina and not baloon up.

    I can't wait to see Opetaia at heavyweight.

    So the answer is no.
     
    dmt, Apr 30, 2025
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