Wouldn't it be better to be bigger?
2006-07-19 18:39:55 · 8 answers · asked by (NO) NAME 5 in Sports ➔ Boxing
can't they just move up in weight class?
2006-07-19 18:49:00 · update #1
Yes, it is better to be bigger. That's why they try to make the lowest weight class possible. Then they can fight guys who are smaller than them - the ones who fight closer to their natural weight.
Most of the boxers who go to seemingly insane lengths to make weight usually gain most of it back by the fight the next day, though. You can sometimes see a twenty pound difference sometimes from the official weigh-in to the unofficial fight night weights.
In addition to starving themselves, a lot of it is dehydrating, known in boxing as "drying out." This is especially dangerous because excessive dehydrating before fighting could lead to brain damage and is often responsible for poor performance in the ring. Some boxing commissions are trying to implement a series of weigh-ins (not just right before the day of the fight) to make the weights between two opponents more even and to discourage dehydration.
2006-07-20 01:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by Flif 7 · 16⤊ 2⤋
No. Often this is water-weight. Or they lack the muscles and frame to compete against bigger guys. Also, if they trained at 135lbs. they don't want to fight at 147 or 143. They aren't used to being hit by a man 8 to 12 lbs heavier. Eventually, if they can't make weight at 135 without sweating it off in a steam room, starvation, enemas, they move up!!!! If they are punchers, they must see if they maintain that power at the new weight. Boxers have skill, but speed demons bulk up and slow down. Got it?
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2016-05-14 09:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They starve themselevs to death prior to the weighing session. This is bec they have to meet the limits of the weight class they're fighting in, However, after the weighing session, they can eat as much as they want and beef up before the fight. Two things though, by beefing up after the weigh in, it can either slow them down during the fight or make them stronger. Those are the risks that they have to take. Hope this helps.
2006-07-19 18:50:29 · answer #4 · answered by the_dark_knight_00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have weight classes. You can't compete in a weight class if you are over it. So a lot of fighters try to lose weight fast before they weigh in so they can be in the desired class.
2006-07-19 18:43:21 · answer #5 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to make it within a certain range for their weight class, if theyre over, they can't fight
2006-07-19 18:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lighter they are, the easier the fights.
2006-07-19 18:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares
2006-07-19 22:33:36 · answer #8 · answered by yahwhoon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋