What do you think when you see a fat boxer?

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  1. sir axeman

    sir axeman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I mean in a fight now in between...on fight night they've got rolls of fat. Do you think they're lacking in dedication ? Or are these super morbidy obese guys that have still lost a ton of weight but are still buckets of lard even after 8-12 weeks of a hard training camp ? Is there any excuse for being fat as a fighter ?
     
  2. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Yes it is disgraceful, but even in terrible shape there still getting in the squared circle and giving it a go, most of em are fighting 3 weight divisions higher than they should be.
     
  3. cslb

    cslb Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think they are unprofessional. You are born with the talent you have but there is no reason not to be in the best shape you can be in. To be frank, when I see a fat boxer, I get disgusted.
     
  4. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    It's lack of dedication in either their diet or work ethic, no way you can still be this fat after a proper training camp.
     
  5. Sal-Chicha

    Sal-Chicha Active Member Full Member

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    It's embarrassing to the sport. They should penalize them by making them wear some custom red and white trunks with the kfc logos on them or make them wear a bra. Alot of people get traumatized seeing hairy nips and stretch marks.
     
  6. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think career journeymen


    I also think it doesn't reflect well on the sport when you see such out of shape men represent the sport we cherish. The physical requirements to be a licensed boxer must be incredibly low. You see guys that would struggle with a flight of stairs get professional licenses to box.
     
  7. DSG496

    DSG496 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think of a future deonty wilder opponent
     
  8. plank46

    plank46 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    funny how guys who come in in the same shape as many from the eighties and before, now get called shamelessly overweight.
     
  9. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Really please let us know who in the 80's was as out of shape as say Stiverne or Arreola
     
  10. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    I think, another K bro defense.
     
  11. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    The likes of Arreola, Ruiz Jr, Solis and even Stiverne on their best day are in worst shape than Witherspoon or even Buster Douglas was during the 80's at their highest weights.
     
  12. beachie17

    beachie17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Their choice, the only person they are giving a disadvantage to is themselves, you'll never be at your best out of shape so its their problem really.
     
  13. Peril

    Peril The Scholar Full Member

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    I think: oh hey, he must be american.
     
  14. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    What a disgusting fat pig.
     
  15. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    It's utterly disgraceful to be a prize fighter and not be in the best shape of your life !