Cruiserweight should be abolished

That seems very harsh.

 

There's a lot of harshness in this world. Please, remember, that we are all just old chunks of coal who will be diamonds some day.

 

Problem with those kinds argument, using ATG to show that smaller fighter could compete - is that it's sort of "elitist" and ignores a wider picture.
Boxing is not just about the legendary champions. For many fighters, winning or even just fighting for British and European title is a big achievement. Removing Cruiserweight division would mean that some boxers would be left out because They happend to be of the wrong size. Someone who'd be just too big for Light Heavyweight and didn't have a large frame to build hismelf into a Heavyweight would obviously be at disadvantage against fighters who are not any more skillful, just naturally bigger.
It's true even for the greats. I'm sure some would be able to overcome it and be succesful, with extraordinary talent and more technical style - but does anyone really see Rocky Marciano breaking down fighters 50 pounds heavier than him, one after another, as a consistant modern heavyweight? Maybe He'd be able to make Light Heavyweight, but if not - He just wouldn't be able to showcase his talent on the elite level.

Cruiserweight has great history already and provided some great, legendary fights. It's been a good addition both from the standpoint of fairness and entertainment.
Beaverweight should go, though.

 

McGrain, you should ban yourself from this forum for a while for such talk!

 

Ok to disagree but whats with the hostility?

 

I think that might have been a yellow card.

 

I think it's a version of Scottish Gallows humour.

 

Yeah ,ditch Beaverweight,it's full of ****s.