Cut so much weight, shortening their careers drastically in the process? I just read one of them routinely lost a sixth of his body weight for fights. Why?
if you can make lower wieghts then it's pointless (form an advantage point of view). if you can be tall and lanky against men who would be smaller...thus giving you a huge advantage.
I still don't get it though. There are popular asian fighters who've had careers that haven't gone past 20 fights.
In my opinion, the greatest Asian fighter of all, was Fighting Harada, whose immortal claim to fame was in twice defeating the great Eder Jofre, and being the only man to do so.
With the influx of Asian fighters discussion lately, anyone have any input on WHY this is done? I mean, Pacquaio started fighting at a few pounds over 100 when he was still a teenger, and he's now at 135, still looking incredibly lean?
Most lower weight fightgers burn out quicker than the upper weight fighters. Lower weight fighters lose weight for the same reason other fighters do. To make weight in a divison they can win in and make some money in.
Im in the process of cutting weight right now for my first fight the 28th. cutting weight is a great thing to do if done correctly. the benefits of cutting weight correctly include being in peak lean shape mentally and physically, much faster and more fluid, and having a size advantage on your opponents
Your first fight ever or since last year or so? Make sure to show em how you idolize your style after the unknown 50's heavyweights!
I pretty much agree with what you said. What division are you competing in, and what is your general style? I would not recommend an amateur match until you have been in the gym for at least 2 months. In additon your first match should be vs someone of an even amount of experince.
I agree and I am going on my 2nd month boxing right now, that is why( I should clarify) it is not a real fight, but a live exhibition. A bunch of opponents are coming to petronellis gym the 28th for exhibitions and they are pairing me up with a kid whos pretty inexperienced. So I am being brought along well. Yep this exhibition is against someone with very limited experience Well I am 5'10 and I am around 152lb(I been keeping my weight down), and I am going to weigh in my exhibition fight at around 145lb. My style? well its too early really determine but so far I am a stick and move fighter who jabs alot and Ill throw flurries of combinations at times, but I am naturally good at clinching and shrugging the other fighter away to get in good position on the inside because of my top wrestling background. thats really the only thing I feel real comfortable at right now. As for my ability, I am not one to brag. Ill let my fighting do my talking. My trainer says my best weapon is my left jab, he says I got a real good one. He switched me from southpaw to Orthodox and I feel more comfortable here. He says I can hit hard too for my size, and I got good movement. He basically says I am coming along really well for a beginner. My trainer is one of the USA boxing trainers. But in my own opinion, I got alot to work on. I still feel not so comfortable yet in the ring, and find some of my punches falling short of there mark and i would like to improve my balance, I would like to keep making strides with my handspeed and timing, I would like to get better at slipping punches.....many of these things will improve in time. Hopefully in a few years Ill be a good fighter. I am going to work hard.
Very well said Suzie. I wish you lots of luck. It's not easy to get up in the ring and box. I give you credit. You seem to have a good outlook on your progress. Please keep us posted.
