too short ????

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  1. biggdookie215

    biggdookie215 New Member Full Member

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    ive just started training. i am 6'3 325lbs am i too short to become a (respected) heavyweight.what are the pros and cons of my height.and is there any other advice anyone can lend to me. thanks in advance. (P.S does my age (24) affect anything i know that tony tompson didn't start training until he was 27 )
     
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  2. BlackWater

    BlackWater G.Wash. Full Member

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    Mike Tyson was 5'11"1/4, train hard, get fit, and you'll be fine.
     
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    in ams you would be super heavy....
     
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  4. Jazzo

    Jazzo Non-Facebook Fag Full Member

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    Well just look at the top heavyweights today. Most are around 6'2 or 6'3.

    Then there are extremes below (Tua, Tyson) and extremes above (Vitali, Wlad, Valuev)
     
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