Something boxing can learn from MMA.

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by STB, Jul 10, 2014.


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  1. STB

    STB #noexcuses Full Member

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    Weight classes.
    The UFC has 8 classes. In a sport where weight advantage probably means more, as brute strength and weight is mroe useful, surely boxing could also do it, as weight does even make as much of an advantage in boxing.

    Theres 17 divisions in boxing which is frankly ridiculous.

    The UFC weights are

    Flyweight 116lbs
    Bantamweight 126lbs
    Featherweight 136lbs
    Lightweight 146lbs
    Welterweight 156lbs
    Middleweight 171lbs
    Light heavyweight 186lbs
    Heavyweight 206lbs-265lbs

    Now I can see a little tinkering around to add a division or two. I really dont see why there needs to be 17 divisions, which dilutes the notion of champion.

    There needs to be less sanctioning bodies too, but weights are probably easier to fix for now.
     
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  2. jas

    jas ★ Legends: B-HOP ; PAC ★ Full Member

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    actually the greater number of weight classes makes it safe for the fighters......less size mismatches..............
     
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  3. STB

    STB #noexcuses Full Member

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    But I mean, we have weight classes such as 108/112/115

    Is there really the need or critical masses for 3 classes under Bantam for example.

    You could just do 110-114-118. Thats one gone and no size mismatches.

    This could be done up and down. 10lns between division mean you can either cut down to the one below, or maybe put on a few lbs to compete at the division ahead.

    Im not saying you specifically need 8. But you absolutely dont need 17.
     
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  4. jas

    jas ★ Legends: B-HOP ; PAC ★ Full Member

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    its caused by the sanctioning bodies, more weight classes means more world titles and more sanctioning fees...
     
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  5. wayne189

    wayne189 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    id rather have less weights but it aint going to happen
     
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  6. superman1692

    superman1692 Active Member Full Member

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    Christ you're suddenly turned into Farmboxer now....................................
     
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  7. Tigre Relampago

    Tigre Relampago Active Member Full Member

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    No, weight classes are alright.

    What we need is less bull sht titles.
    No silver, no interim, no international.

    Only one champion per divison.
     
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  8. STB

    STB #noexcuses Full Member

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    Yup, if it was up to them we'd have 92 divisions between 108 and 200, and each one would have an interim,regular, super and emeritus champion....
     
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  9. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Less weight classes would be a good idea

    Especially the JWW-WW, JMW-MW and SMW-LH regions.

    Those 3 divisions should be joined together

    as for the belts, i dont even acknowledge the 'silver' belts and all that other crap
     
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  10. boxeo#1

    boxeo#1 Boxer-Puncher banned

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    Since you're looking at MMA for alternatives you must never watch amateur boxing.
     
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  11. jas

    jas ★ Legends: B-HOP ; PAC ★ Full Member

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    its not all that bad...........................
     
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  12. progamer

    progamer Boxing Junkie banned

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    doesnt matter.

    theftjr is gonna cheat you in weights or forces pillows when he cant.
     
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  13. superman1692

    superman1692 Active Member Full Member

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    You say that now..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
     
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  14. Matz

    Matz Member Full Member

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    Definitely less weight classes (up to 10). Especially the lower weights. Come on some weight differences are about the same as a bottle of beer.
     
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  15. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    There are too many weight classes this is why you have all these catch weights fighters today aren't as disciplined ! this is why guys can't stay at one weight class for so long ..It's hold go back to 8 classes ..Maybe throw 2 more jr weight classes but that's it .
     
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