Experts say that when a fighter moves up in weight his power stays the same. Do yall think that this type of training (Plyometrics) will actually work? Plyometrics is a type of training designed to produce fast, powerful movements, and improve the functions of the nervous system for the purpose of improving performance in a specific sport. Plyometric movements use the strength and elasticity of muscles to jump higher, run faster, throw farther, or hit harder, depending on the desired training goal.
Historically, some fighters bring their power with them as they move up in weight, and others don't. A lot of realy muscular, athletic guys have no power or speed whatsoever. Most top fighters aren't really great at other athletic endevors , excluding rare cases like Roy Jones, who seems to be good at everything. Manny could punch at 106, and seemed pretty powerful at 135 as well. Henry Armstrong moved from 126 to 147 in one fight, and had Barney Ross out on his feet. Manny could be powerful at 147 as well, we'll see. But I doubt if Plyometrics will be the deciding factor.
You seriously don't know that when some people put on weight they still only hit as hard as when they were lighter? You're telling me if Valuev puts on 100 pounds he'll hit harder? Nonsense.
The experts say this because they believe the extra weight behind the punch is cancelled out by the loss of speed. This is of course, nonsense.
You know, if a fighter has been draining himself 15 pounds to make weight, and then he jumps up two divisions and no longer has to lose that weight, he is not going to punch harder. At all. If Pacman comes into the ring fightnight 5 pounds heavier than he usually does after re-hydrating, he is not going to punch significantly harder