There are reasons why we have weight classes in boxing.

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  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Yeah, there is a reason we have weight classes, and unfortunately we have too many of them.

    Are you saying you have a problem with catch weights?
     
    Rumsfeld, Nov 13, 2009
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  2. Predicto

    Predicto Boxing Addict Full Member

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    OK,,, but you gotta admit a guy like Pacman is unusual in this sport...

    Most fighters start to look a little flabby or bulky as they move up in weight... They lose speed, become less mobile and often the KO power they had at lighter weights fails to make an impact.

    And then there's Manny.
     
    Predicto, Nov 13, 2009
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  3. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    I agree. Cotto has beaten good and great welterweights like Mosley, so if he wins it is because he found a way to win, not because Pacman was up too high in weight.
     
    MAG1965, Nov 13, 2009
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  4. LastQuark

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    This may answer your assertion:

    http://www.proboxing-fans.com/manny-pacquiaos-title-collection-more-impressive-than-the-legends_111109/

    It has nothing to do with the amount of pounds but the percentage pounds he is jumping.
     
    LastQuark, Nov 13, 2009
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  5. LastQuark

    LastQuark Well-Known Member Full Member

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    LOL, I just posted the same answer. Great minds think alike. :smooch
     
    LastQuark, Nov 13, 2009
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  6. caneman

    caneman 100% AllNatural Xylocaine Full Member

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    *******s still waiting to be reminded. :yep
     
    caneman, Dec 13, 2009
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