Will HW division get era where top fighters are 300 lbs+ strongmen?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by baconmaker, Jan 30, 2018.


  1. TheFuriusWon

    TheFuriusWon Member Full Member

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    There probably will be some more super athletic types with a height between 6ft 6 and 7ft in the near future that in peak condition occupy 250 - 300 lb range. With guys like Joshua and wilder sort of opening the doors for them in 2020's onwards. I doubt we'll see world strongmen types well over 300 lb since as mentioned above, the sport would have to drastically change to accommodate the risks involved but also can such a person really be a great boxer like this ?
     
  2. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Dustin Nichols' body size and shape is the future of boxing and indeed elite athletics. Just look at what he did with a check jab - unheard of.
     
  3. GlaukosTheHammer

    GlaukosTheHammer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dude, Eddie had a great run and had been trying to get out of the shadow of Brian Shaw for years prior. You should watch a doc on the guy, he's pretty cool.

    Sidenote- for those of you who don't know, the strong men with big bellies do that on purpose. it's called a power bell, it's used like a resting place. Hall's a great example of power belly, Shaw is too.