Choosing weight class

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  1. baconmaker

    baconmaker Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    What you prefer, how to choose weight class in boxing? For example. I'm 190 lbs, so should I cut to 180 lbs or just go to 201 lbs?
     
  2. viru§™

    viru§™ Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Train to the point you feel your best. There's your ideal weight.

    It's about your performance, not how much you weigh.
     
  3. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ^agreed. I fought amatuer and pro across 6 weight classes and I can tell you two things
    1. Fight were you are comfortable and in shape. If you are in phenomenon shape at 190, give u the weight and fight at 201. If you have extra fat you could shed, then maybe consider 180. Listen to your body.
    2. Never drain your body to go down a weight just to have precieved size advantage. Skills are what matter.
     
  4. baconmaker

    baconmaker Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Thanks.