Boxers who could beat a higher weight opponent?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by lolspud, Jul 22, 2009.


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  1. lolspud

    lolspud Guest

    I've just been thinking, is there any boxers out there that you think could beat a heavier class? Obviously, if they got hit they'd run the risk of being brutally knocked out but is there any lower weight fighter who could perhaps run rings around his opponent or even knock them out?

    I reckon Pacquiao could step up to Heavyweight and outpoint Wladamir Klitschko if he really tried.

    ...Nah I'm kiddin', there'd definitely be some Klitschko rage on this forum if that happened though.
     
    lolspud, Jul 22, 2009
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  2. koki_kameda

    koki_kameda Koki Kameda Full Member

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  3. treva1977

    treva1977 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    obviously the boxer would have to be superfast and have a granite chin if he is fighting bigger guys.
    i am going to take it you mean at least two weight classes higher,
    my possibilities are calzaghe could ud a top hw,dawson could ud a top hw,bernard hopkins could ud a top hw,kessler could beat a top cruiser,paul williams could beat a top lhw, and pacman has already done it.there could be others but these spring to mind and i would not be surprised if they could do it.
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    treva1977, Jul 22, 2009
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  4. retriever

    retriever Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pac KTFO Spinks at 156
     
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  5. sir axeman

    sir axeman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'll be the first to say it...David Haye could beat any heavyweight.
     
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  6. Critic

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    pacquiao can defeat valuev! lol
     
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  7. Karapuz

    Karapuz Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    So what? You say like its a big deal. Valuev sucks, even if my grandma would beat Valuev she proves nothing.
     
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  8. nickfoxx

    nickfoxx On The Nod Full Member

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    i think he definitely would
     
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  9. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    There are many (all, really) boxers who could beat a higher weight opponent. Not necessarily too impressive a feat unless the opponent in question is actually worth a damn.
     
    Sweet Pea, Jul 22, 2009
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  10. JMP

    JMP Champion Full Member

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    Even Eddie Chambers weighing below 200 would beat most of the Ring's top 10 heavyweights.
     
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  11. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    :good Exactly.

    I think JMM applies to this thread well.
    His step up from the SFW division sofar has been impressive.
    (And deserves a mention)

    His fight Vs. Mayweather Jr. is gonna be another step in that direction.
     
    Hatesrats, Jul 22, 2009
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  12. lolspud

    lolspud Guest

    I just wanted to say I'm not speaking about someone stepping up in weight to fight these guys, but to fight at their regular weight while doing it.
     
    lolspud, Jul 22, 2009
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  13. mgdb26

    mgdb26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Paul Williams could beat Froch if PW was 160 and Froch was 168.
     
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  14. evalistinho

    evalistinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pacquiao vs Valuev would be with Pacquiao landing Golota type combinations on the nuts.
     
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  15. Vitor Belfort

    Vitor Belfort Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    true but nobody really pays attention much to fighters who beat nobodies when they move up. Prime example edwin valero. The guy is a 2 division champion but who has he beat? Pitalua-Mosquera are the best names in his resume.
     
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