Good point, but one could argue maybe it took time for new (Weight-making) techniques to develop once new system was implemented, so initially...
[MEDIA] Eddie Hearn claims that Chris Eubank Sr. was cutting 4-8 lbs. on final day, back when weigh-ins were taking place on day of the fight....
Catchweight for Cotto fight takes some shine away from that victory for me. Marquez is the best fighter He beat - I agree with poster above -...
I believe that boxrec gets most of their information from local commisions. I write on their forum sometimes to let them know about some mistakes...
On first question, I wouldn't be able to give You an exact answer and put a number on it - but I remember reading that Brendan Ingle used to take...
Most of his fights were very uneventful, as his style and approach were safety-first, He was also effective spoiler and let's be honest, Brendan...
I'm not familiar with most of the pre 2000 ones, but out of those I saw fight or followed - Akira Yaegashi and Kosei Tanaka were probably the best...
I once messaged them asking about how long They keep the fights up, avaible for watching on-demand. I believe They told me I can watch them back...
Anselmo Moreno vs Shinsuke Yamanaka II Two most accomplished bantamweights of the decade fighting each other. First fight was more tactical (Still...
He had his strengths and limitations - but was a solid Light Heavyweight who stayed around the top for nearly full decade. Fight that put him on...
@greynotsoold is spot on about it. It's notorious for promoters to only book opponents on their cards for last minute unless it's a title fight...
Thanks for reply. Maybe You know answer to those questions: - Did anything change in terms of trends and what was usual - from early 20th century...
Here: https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/what-exactly-were-same-day-weigh-ins-like.626901/ ...user named @Senya13 said the following: Maybe...
I follow the lower weights very closely (Probably closer than The Ring guys to be honest). Inoue's resume is indeed pretty good (For today's...
Why not match-up 115 version of Inoue vs 122 Gomez. Both probably around 130 lbs in the ring. Then it's a fair fight. I didn't want to respond...