Which of the ‘new’ divisions are essential, and which can we do without?

The days of the 8 weight classes have long gone. Today, we have a grand total of 17 divisions in boxing. It seems that if you gain half a pound you jump up a couple of divisions. Clearly, we do not need all these divisions, so which would you abolish? Alternatively, some of newer divisions are pretty essential to the safety of boxers today. Minimum weight, for example, allows talented smaller guys to flourish, without needing to fight at Flyweight against bangers who outweigh them by large margins (like Segura for example).

So, of:
Cruiserweight
Super Middleweight
Light Middleweight
Light Welterweight
Super Featherweight
Super Bantamweight
Super Flyweight
Light Flyweight
Minimum Weight

Which really add something to boxing? And which perhaps hinder the sport?

I’m a big fan of the 168 division, but in truth, I don’t think we really need it at all. Kessler (who has now moved up), Bute, Froch and to a lesser extent, Ward, all are pretty big guys, and would fit in amongst the best Light Heavyweights IMO. I’d also scrap Light Middle and Super Bantam.

As the weight decreases, I tend to see myself favouring the existence of the ‘*******’ divisions, as I believe it helps with the safety of boxers

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Yeah just think, Louis, Dempsey, Tunney, Jack Johnson, Marciano, etc would ALL have been Cruisers. Obviously they would have stepped up to HW and dominated up there as well, which pretty much proves its a pointless division, unless you're a lazy Light Heavyweight. Or a ***** not willing to fight the big boys :good

 

I dont necessarily think these smaller heavyweights would dominiate in today's division, but they would definitely be up their with the best contenders. The Klits aside (which they will be in a few years), I could see Dempsey and Rocky picking up a belt against the other contenders in today's division

 

Lets ask another question. Historically, which are the best of these divisions, and which are the worst?

 

you know what I mean dick! :good