..with athletes getting so much bigger over the last twenty-thirty years, that the weights in boxings weight classes change? I think cruiserweight should be at 215, with the other weight divisions changing more or less in a corrosponding way-it only makes sense. Fighters-like all other athletes-are much bigger now. Weight limits in the weight classes should reflect this. I'd be interested in hearing some well reasoned opinions. Thanks.
2007-08-19 16:43:12 · 1 answers · asked by Buffalo1 4 in Sports ➔ Boxing
They have added weight classes because there was too much range within a class. I don't see the need to change the limits. The limits were established to keep the range of sizes of fighters within the same limits. At one time there was no cruiser weight. If you were 176 pounds you fought heavyweight. There might be a consideration for a super heavyweight class, but not an adjustment in the other weights.
2007-08-20 01:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋