will super heavies become so large...

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  1. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ...they'll have ta fight in water ta support their weight?
     
  2. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    no one want ta chime in?
     
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  4. Koba

    Koba Whimsical Inactivisist Full Member

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    Nah, it's been discussed enough tho, at 15 rounds the really big guys would just gas. At 12 rounds they can be a bit bigger and still last. Remember top HWs are only 2-3 inches taller probably even less on average than 30-40 years ago. Unless you get some kinda biological freak of nature who can maintain both speed and endurance they ain't gonna get much bigger.

    There's been a number of giants in the last decade, and plenty more over the history of boxing, but none of them have appeared particularly dominant (cept the Ks 'course, but I'm assuming you're talking even bigger); there comes a point where greater size becomes a handicap. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the next champs are more like 6'4" or so.
     
  5. bazza12

    bazza12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I was surprised how tired Price was having engaged for 3 rounds. So big it actually was detrimental when it came to boxing and moving.