Is size an advantage?

I think some would be better. Think about it:

The main advantage to being tall is that you probably also have a reach advantage, so if you know how to use your jab, then OK....

The other advantage is that your opponent loses some power in his uppercuts. So OK, this would be a factor with, say, Tyson vs Vitali, but not many fighters use the uppercut like Tyson did.

Tall fighters lose a little power in ALL their punches, when fighting a significantly shorter opponent. It's harder to punch down than up, with power, (try it) because your legs are no longer behind the punches in the same way.

Also, shorter fighters tend to be faster.

 

You're speaking of specific examples. But in general, assuming two fighters are of simliar caliber and one is noticeably bigger, the bigger guy has the advantage. And the lower in weight class you go, the bigger the difference in size is magnified. Not to metion, punch resistence and power play a part. Also, just sheer strength and the ability to push the smaller guy around.

I think people have gotten the misconception that just because Pacquiao has been doing the impossible, they just assume it's normal. Pac is just THAT good. You give me an example of a smaller guy beating a bigger guy and i will give you 3 examples of the bigger guy beating the little guy.

 

:deal

 

Depends how you use your size and against WHO you use it against. Yes they do have weight classes bla bla bla, but there will always be the exception. Giant slayers like Tyson, Duran, and Pacquiao just to name afew even seemed to specialize on preying on larger fighters so even tho fighting a bigger opponent might affect most mentally, it never seemed to bother those 3.

 

It just seems like your thinking is coming primarily from the HW division point of view. And for some reason, the smaller guy always seems to have style advantage in your analysis. What happens when the smaller guy's style is a disadvantage against the bigger man? Assuming all things are equal, size matters in punching power, punch resistance, sheer strength, strength in the clinch, etc. It matters.

 

I kinda think your missing the point . . . or maybe I am. I think what it boils down to size is not the only factor, A highly skilled smaller fighter (who has mastered the skill of fighting small . . . ie prime Tyson . . . could handle himself quite well against the likes of the kbros). For example the way I see Prime Tyson dealing with the current champ is using great footwork to cut off the ring, great head movement to avoid the slow lumbering punches and make quick work of him. the skill and technique of tyson neutralizes and overcomes the size advantage of wlad. The same could be said for Ali, Holmes, Louis and the list goes on and on. a real example of that is pwill vs Lara . . . Lara skill and technique was able to overcome Pwill size advantage. typically, the larger fighter gives up speed, quickness and stamina . . . these advantages of a smaller fighter, if used properly, can easily defeat a larger man.

 

This just show how skillful is Pac to over come size advantage. Size is an advantage not because the pound for pound king is doing it anyone can do it... Why do you think Sergio wants to fight guys lower than him but not guys above him... It's because of size in general...

 

Definitely an advantage. Some fighters may nullify it based on skill-set, but if the skill-set is even, the guy with the size has the advantage.

 

the size is not an advantage by itself but the strength that comes with the size is. Boxing requires combination of skill, reflexes (speed), strength and stamina. With other 3 being equal the stronger fighter will have an advantage.

 

If size didn't matter there wouldn't be a need for weight classes.

 

The smaller guy will need to be faster, smarter, better technically, disciplined and know how to use the speed and technique to overcome a size disadvantage.

 

A good big fighter will always beat a good small fighter. A great big fighter will always beat a small great fighter. Ofcourse it depends of how big the disparity in size is. But that's the rule of thumb.

 

This.

 

It is if you can use it effectively well. Guys like, P-Williams, Cintron, ect, can't use their size effectively against shorter/smaller opponents. There are plenty of shorter Boxers who can fight as if they're taller than they look, and imagine if they were the size of P-Williams.

 

Reach is always - always - an advantage. No question about it.