Than his reach from his armpit to the end of the fist? Nearly every broadcaster / website does this, with the exception of HBO. It's a little annoying as the broadness of the shoulder is a factor, even though punches are delivered from the centre line. Both should be given imo.
Don't quote me but i'm pretty sure Chris Byrd had a comparable armpit to fist length as Wlad, but clearly not the same wingspan due to a narrower torso... seems as though the overall wingspan does seem to contribute to the range from which a punch can be delivered (think about twisting more side-on as the punch is being thrown).
I've seen Wlad's arm lenght listed anywhere from 27.5 to 24.5. The thing that drives me crazy is the inconsistency with measurements.
I've asked the same question many times. To measure from fingertip to fingertip across the chest is moronic. First of all, why in the world should the length of a fighter's fingers have any relevance?? You punch with a closed fist. Shoulder width is a factor not for a jab, but for a straight/overhand right or left, especially when the fighter fights from an oblique angle and not squared up. So basically, there are two reaches that should be measured: the reach from the armpit to the end of the fist for jabs, and the reach from across the chest from closed fist to closed fist for long range punches.
Broadness of the shoulders should be considered over simply arm length because it gives a better indication of the physical dimensions of each fighter. Suppose two fighters have the same arm length from armpit to fist, but one has much broader shoulders. The head of the fighter with broader shoulders will be more out of reach when both fighters are squared off in a typical stance. I think it would make sense for them to offer both measurements.
No it isn't, they include the finger length. It's a retarted old school method. If you measure yourself from fingertip to fingertip it will be almost to the inch the same as your height (unless you have unusually long or short arms). The same is true of fighters.
Agree, like I said they should offer both sets of reaches. The shoulder width like I said is a factor when punches are coming from a distance, and as you stated in regards to the head being a further or closer target.
