What did Sam Langford weigh in his prime?

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  1. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    For some reason I have it in my head that he weighed in the 168-175 range.
    While might be small for a heavyweight. It was not as small for his time as it would be now.
    am I on target in regaurds to his weight or am I way off?
     
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  2. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't know if anyone alive today knows for certain exactly what Langford weighed in his prime. My guess would be somewhere around 180 pounds.

    Janitor? Where are you? :)
     
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  3. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Anyone?
     
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  4. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i think your head may have it right
     
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  5. Unforgiven

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    About 165 I think.
     
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  6. he grant

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    He would have fought today at middle and super middle ...
     
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  7. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  8. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Do you have any insight on his fighting weight?
     
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  9. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    My guess would be between 175-180.
    Djanders has it about right ,I should think

    Langford had powerful shoulders, chest and arms, but relatively slim legs ,and was under 5'8''.
     
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