Should heavyweight boxing have a senior's divison?

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  1. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    With Tyson and Roy Jones looking like a possibility, and Holyfield ready to go vs anyone ( Bowe? ), should heavyweight boxing have a senior's division?

    My initial though was no, however if its done correctly and regulated correctly, I could tolerate it with the following rules:

    Age limit. Must be over 42 years old.
    Full medical exam.
    Limit the length of the rounds to 2:00 minutes and give a full 2:00 minute break between the action.
    No fight beyond 6 rounds.
    Open scoring.
    12 oz gloves.
     
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  2. George forearm

    George forearm The forearm of George Full Member

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    Belator have a mma legands division and have similar rules(thay dont have drug testing though). So it could work but I personally think I would just turn into a novelty division
     
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  3. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    42 is too young. 44 y/o Wlad would still mash up most of the current scene.
     
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  4. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    No, its a nonsensical idea that would only distract attention away from todays fighters
    Novelty would wear off pretty quick too
     
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  5. Somali Sanil

    Somali Sanil Wild Buffalo Man banned Full Member

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    They might put the current crop to shame by actually fighting each other lol
     
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  6. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Its true what they say
    Towards the end fighters take more risks
    And they would certainly be at the end of thier careers lol
     
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  7. catchwtboxing

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  8. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Louis Ortiz would be too old for the seniors division.
     
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  9. christpuncher

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    It will be seniors fights anyway between those guys. If one is foolish enough to take on a current champ that's their own fault.
     
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  10. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    No. No one good/interesting enough to warrant it's existence. Larry Holmes was at least decent throughout the 90s.
     
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  11. Mendoza

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    I'd settle for 42 years or more or 5 years retired and over 40.

    Boxing fans aren't always honest in terms of what they would be interested in. A senior's division would give the fans a chance to see many matches that did not happen.

    If Lewis fought Bowe for 6 rounds, who wouldn't have some interest?
     
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  12. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    No. These guys are not circus animals and they need to be protected from their own bravory/egos. If they want to put on an exhibition to please fans that is one thing. A professional division of shot old fighters is a deplorable idea
     
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  13. KernowWarrior

    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

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    No, i for one do not want to see aged poor replicas of their former selves in such bouts.

    Heavyweight seniors division "Float like a buffalo sting like pea" apologies to Ali for *******izing his phrase.
     
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  14. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    I’d reckon their health insurance would burst through the roof.
     
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  15. vast

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    Very risky but could work with tight controls as stated.
     
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