i think something needs to change to the weigh in situation!!

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  1. billy nelson

    billy nelson the fighting scots gym Full Member

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    There are clear guidelines set by the organisations and board inspectors are supposed to make check weights regularly, if they do how can fighters who get checked 10 days before a fight weigh the same 2 days before a fight? Don't make sense playing with the ruling and boxers health
     
    billy nelson, Jun 13, 2015
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  2. billy nelson

    billy nelson the fighting scots gym Full Member

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    Go back to the day of the fight weigh in is the only real answer for fighters boxing at there correct weight
     
    billy nelson, Jun 13, 2015
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  3. tdf1974

    tdf1974 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    that cant be wise billy?

    that kid that beat your Burns just won on tko
     
    tdf1974, Jun 13, 2015
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  4. DeathEater

    DeathEater Active Member Full Member

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    Dangerous?

    How dangerous do you think is putting 15-25lbs in less than 24 hours?

    Well maybe boxers should be coming in closer to their fight night weight on the scales rather then dehyrating themselves in order to fight in lower weight divisions.
     
    DeathEater, Jun 14, 2015
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  5. Geoffers

    Geoffers Active Member Full Member

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    Abolish weigh-ins. Instead, boxers should be classified on the of average of 6 controlled weight measures each year. That could reduce dehydration before fights and also encourage better habits between fights. Just think - under my system Ricky Hatton would have fought at SMW !
     
    Geoffers, Jun 14, 2015
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  6. CaskAle

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    more like cruiserweight
     
    CaskAle, Jun 14, 2015
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  7. tdf1974

    tdf1974 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Walters weighed something like 145 last night at 126 limit!!it stinks

    glad he got stripped of belt,i hope Selby and Lomo fight for it..
     
    tdf1974, Jun 14, 2015
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  8. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Going back to same day weigh-ins is the best solution trainers and managers have a duty of care towards thier fighters . Also it's equally unhealthy putting on nearly a stone the day before a fight also you should factor in just how dangerous it is for a fighter to give away 10lbs on fight night .
     
    Mr Butt, Jun 14, 2015
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  9. tdf1974

    tdf1974 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    its a can of worms.....i was initially against returning to same day weigh ins but i suppose it makes most sense?

    if a fighter really boils down to make a weight they really should not be fighting at then they are going to be shocking in the ring if they weigh in the same day...its encouraging fighters to box at the wrong weights atm
     
    tdf1974, Jun 15, 2015
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  10. ant-man

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    It's not helped by the endemic use of diuretics in boxing..
     
    ant-man, Jun 15, 2015
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  11. krb

    krb Active Member Full Member

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    Boiling down and catch weights - not a fan of either. OK as the exception to make certain fights but seems to be becoming the norm. Unfortunately it will probably take a serious injury or worse before something is done

    Glenn McCrory wrote about this from a promoters perspective - I hadn't thought of it that way but it makes a lot of sense and can't be good for the sport

    http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/ne...mpact-catch-weight-bouts-are-having-on-boxing
     
    krb, Jun 16, 2015
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  12. tdf1974

    tdf1974 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    decent link...

    everyone is fed up with it
     
    tdf1974, Jun 16, 2015
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  13. Stevie 79

    Stevie 79 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    We both know over the years fighters get tipped off on this and have been known to slip out the back door
     
    Stevie 79, Jun 16, 2015
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  14. ant-man

    ant-man ant Full Member

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    I see they removed yr ped thread again tdf. Pretty sensitive aren't they, I didn't think there was anything especially controversial there did you? :conf
     
    ant-man, Jun 17, 2015
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  15. tdf1974

    tdf1974 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    sad innit? there was some interesting stuff on there,seemed to be ok until i mentioned Porter/Conte?

    its obviously the elephant in the room on this forum...which is a shame imo because there are some knowledgeable people on here
     
    tdf1974, Jun 18, 2015
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