Is 17 Weight Divisions Too Many?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Jpreisser, Dec 29, 2017.


  1. Jpreisser

    Jpreisser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    What say you?

    For me, it absolutely is. Not only does it thin divisions out, but it is a major contributor in big fights being missed. An example of the latter being Inoue's potential move northward to 118, by-passing a loaded division. If 115 didn't exist, this wouldn't be an issue, as all of these men would competing alongside one another.
     
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  2. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes, and you're right, some of the smaller divisions should be combined. They have far less fighters combined than any division from welterweight to LHW.
     
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  3. Aussie Invader

    Aussie Invader Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    it's the number of federations which is the thorn in boxing side. first and foremost
     
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    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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  5. khaosai galaxi

    khaosai galaxi Superbad Full Member

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    I agree in a sense but not fully.
    I don't think you can combine fly and bantam together because it would be unfair for those little guys. 2-3 kg made a big difference with them.
    I think however, light fly, minimum and light minimum can be merged into 1.
     
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  6. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    I agree with this Asian man.
     
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  7. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That too!
     
  8. khaosai galaxi

    khaosai galaxi Superbad Full Member

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    Thanks mr Peruvian lol.
    A lot of Asian fighters reside between fly and bantam.
    I don't know much about minimum weight and below 47kg. Even my tiny wife weigh more than that lol.
     
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  9. minemax

    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No. But there are too many boxing organizations.