Why are the lower weight classes getting so tall?

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  1. KnockYouOut

    KnockYouOut New Member Full Member

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    If Donaire's a true warrior, he'll go to 135 and fight Marquez instead of picking fights with those 5'2" bantamweights.
     
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  2. 2ironmt

    2ironmt Boxing Addict Full Member

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    thanks. thats a start
     
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  3. irishny

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    Sorry,meant Tony Pep
     
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  4. elTerrible

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    Thats true a lot of the really tall guys are young and move up.

    Guys like Corrales, Khan ect moved up. Khan will eventually go to 147.
     
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  5. elTerrible

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    Yeah I think it has to do with guys cutting more weight than in the past, they have gotten better at it over time. I mean every top fighter nowdays has a conditioning coach in addition to their boxing coach.
     
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  6. bknystl

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    *cough* Paul Williams *cough*
     
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