Why come did KOSTA TYSZU not go up to 147?

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  1. El Chicano

    El Chicano Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    He was the concensus #1 at 140 for a while, ruled the division but did not have great opposition/big money fights at 140... While at 147 there was BIG FIGHTS to be made with Quartey, Tito, Mosley, Oscar. Kosta had the skills, power & size to do it so y not?? would a been some great fights
     
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  2. Ripper11

    Ripper11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    because he was ducking all the top 147 pounders. We all know on esb, you're not allowed to fight at your natural weight class your whole career
     
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  3. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    Can anyone try to ask why Hagler didn't move up? :D
     
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  4. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No, it is against ESB rules.

    Tszyu just wasn't big enough to be able to compete with those weight-drained/IV-revived monsters that were roaming in the 147 forrest.
     
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  5. Leonit

    Leonit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The jump from MW to SMW is one of the hardest to make IMAO. Hopkins was pretty huge for MWs I guess.
     
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