Hello Everyone, I started boxing on the amateur level recently, and I am confused as to what weight class I belong in. I have an awkward build - I am 5'11 -Natural weight around 180-183 lbs -long arms, long thick legs, long back -Very broad shoulders My coach told me to cut to 174. When I did I felt sluggish and weak. So I think I am to big for LHW, yet too small for the upper classes. Any advice will be appreciated!!! :thumbsup
Thanks for your reply. My sparring partner is around 6'1 192 lbs, and I normally fare well against him. Maybe I belong in the 200 lb. limit? I agree that the over 200lb. class is too big for me.
Get a body fat test. Your goal at your weight should be like 8-12% I guess. Just take what the test gives you and subtract 10 or so %. Multiply by current body weight. That should be your weight ideally, without water loss.
