Old fighters shouldnt be coming down in weight

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  1. maciek4

    maciek4 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    RJJ, Chris Byrd now DLH
     
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    PH|LLA VIP Member

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    Oscar could have weighed in at 154 he still would've gotten his ass kicked. Pac is just on another level at this point in their careers.

    Prime for prime would've been a competitive fight but realistically speaking even at 135, Pac would beat Oscar. Oscar has trouble with speedy southpaws. Manny is on his toes like noone else and has the perfect weapon against OScar (straight left). Also Oscar's main weapon is useless against Pac who's defence against the left hook is just too solid.
     
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    Chileno606 Gentleman & Scholar Full Member

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    beat up an old fighter, big deal
     
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    TFFP The Eskimo

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    Will people FINALLY realise size is not an 80% decisive factor in a fight?

    Us Pacquiao pickers were vindicated :happy
     
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    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    He didn't just come down in weight. He went into a boxing ring to undergo the most intense physical conditions known (documented) in professional athletics, weighing 20+/- lbs lighter than his body can naturally support for a man his height, at advanced age.
     
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    SRL-Norris as well.

    Nobody else is hiring DLH's nutritionist that's for sure.

    The one caveat is that all those guy's moved down because they couldn't compete at the weight they were at.