There are more variables in a sport like boxing, which is why you see some late starters doing well. The fight game is partially mental as well, and toughness as well as strength can help overcome some of these athletic/technical deficiencies.
Boxing is quite possibly the most mental of all pro sports. To sucessfully box at the highest level is one of the toughest tasks. That's why top boxers make as much or more money for a couple of fights a year than those who have to play week after week or day after day in other sports.
Oh no doubt. I just don't think it's a forgone conclusion that someone like him would be a great fighter if they picked up boxing instead.
Yes but the number of boxers making good money is very small compared to week after week sports like soccer and basketball.
If you're 6'11" and you're athletic, you're playing ball because this: Kevin Durant's four-year, $164 million contact with the Brooklyn Nets includes a player option for the final year, according to multiple reports "The 10-year deal Durant signed with Nike has the potential to reach $300 million and includes a $50 million retirement package, two people familiar with the terms of the deal told USA TODAY Sports." Durant just made $504 million in guaranteed money this summer. Plus, the $297 million he made in salary and from his first Nike deal. In total between salary and his Nike deal, Durant will make about $801 million guaranteed...without getting punched in the face once...that's why you play ball.
Semmy's jab was as fast and accurate as it was powerful. He was truly a special fighter in his prime.
Most guys over 6'9 are awkward and extremely uncoordinated. They're woefully slow, clumsy and all around not skillful. Fury is literally the only guy I can recall who isn't. Valuev despite having a "belt" was never really championship material, hence he had a few fights were his "win" was questionable to say the least and he never dominated or even had a real foothold as a top level guy. No 7 footer will ever dominate in my opinion.
Agreed. I don't think we'll ever see a giant with his level of skill in kickboxing ever again. He was truly an anomaly. What's crazy is that he showed little signs of slowing down. The glory Grand Slam win in 2012 was after he had turned 39 and he went through Guidon, Verhoeven, Saki and Ghita without much difficulty. Vintage tournament performance from him. When he's on the was practically unbeatable in those. Based on the form he showed there I think he had a good 2-3 years left on top had the heart condition not taken him out. Which is crazy because that would have slowed if not put a complete stop to Verhoevens ascent to HW king.
Fury is only 6ft 7 and a bit, here he is next to 6ft 8 David price https://images.app.goo.gl/e6kLjuZybAxxtouS7and here he is next to 6ft 6 joe Joyce.https://images.app.goo.gl/4Mu2bbZcTHP5hptdA He moves well for his height but people shouldn’t get carried away his height is one of the biggest myths in boxing, if he was really 6ft 9 he would be more awkward and so would 7ft fighters even more so.
You dont know of they can take a punch and won't fold after the first sparring. Boxing is a lot more then just height and build. Look at Joshua vs Ruiz.