So, I walked into my gym tonight...

[P4PKING_2008]

And my trainer says I've matched you up to fight on thursday in Liverpool. I was like wtf?!?! So he proceeds to weigh me that night and I weighed in at 125 pounds I havn't been running at all since the new year and I am not at my fighting weight at all. But, he said thats good just put on 5 pounds and the guy your fighting is a Lightweight.

Should I take it and put on 5 pounds in 2 days and fight or just **** it and fight someone my own size?

I have until tomorrows session to decide if I can.

[JayCoe]

It's your decision, 5lb in two days isn't easy but the most striking thing is the fact you haven't run since the New year. Suggests you're not at peak fitness (true?). If you've got the heart to fight, then fight, but remember, boxing isn't football, you can get hurt if you're not ready. Not only would you be fighting somebody above your usual weight but you suggest that you're not physically ready. What is it that you want to do?

[DA1CATAS]

If you havent been running...

You had better been doing 5-7 minute rounds on everything insted of 3.

If not.. then i wouldnt even be fighting.

[P4PKING_2008]

It's your decision, 5lb in two days isn't easy but the most striking thing is the fact you haven't run since the New year. Suggests you're not at peak fitness (true?). If you've got the heart to fight, then fight, but remember, boxing isn't football, you can get hurt if you're not ready. Not only would you be fighting somebody above your usual weight but you suggest that you're not physically ready. What is it that you want to do?

I am fit enough to put up a good fight I feel. But, I know I should be working harder by doing more running. I just want to know if anyone has been asked to move up in a few days for a fight and how they fared from it. Also, how much would a difference would 5 pounds make bearing in mind it would all have to be through eating as not enough time to build muscle.

[P4PKING_2008]

If you havent been running...

You had better been doing 5-7 minute rounds on everything insted of 3.

If not.. then i wouldnt even be fighting.

Nope tonight I just did 2 minute round with 30sec rest against 3 different sparring partners all welters and middleweights. Not recommended then?

[kbpoetree]

Nope tonight I just did 2 minute round with 30sec rest against 3 different sparring partners all welters and middleweights. Not recommended then?

ummm can u take the fight at ur weight now? thats what i would do..whats 5lbs..i spar damn heavyweights and lights all the time i know there is a difference between sparring and fighting..but i'd rather take my chances at the comfort weight i'm at now instead of tryna gain..

[P4PKING_2008]

ummm can u take the fight at ur weight now? thats what i would do..whats 5lbs..i spar damn heavyweights and lights all the time i know there is a difference between sparring and fighting..but i'd rather take my chances at the comfort weight i'm at now instead of tryna gain..

Nah man the fights at lightweight so I need to put on about 5 pounds to get there. Chances are he would be a heavy lightweight or a light lightweight if ya get me. It is just that with his weight and if hes a lanky **** I would have no chance I am 5'9" so only small. But if hes a small **** it would be an easy night for me.

[sterling]

hey man im bigger then u im 130 pounder and i can tell u it matters on your metabolism too u could be gaining **** loads but takin it all off.
*** that 5 pounds in 2 days no way in hell i cud make that and i dont think a 122 pounder would be able to.
Im not sayin u cant stuff ur face and make it but theres a difference with makin wieght and making fighting wieght.
Whats the point in takin the fight jus for a loss?

[DutchDynamite]

you should fight...

If you are a guy that is always in tip top shape. In the gym 6 days a week. Running, sparring, eating healthy, you are always in fighting mode just like the marines or closer to home - the firemen, ready for action then yes but you are none of that. Your opponent is ready, he trained for this, he is focused, possibly some one backed out and they need a replacement.

Don't do it, save your self and TRAIN for a fight, work your self to it, get the adrenaline going, get ready.

my 2 cent

But if you will go, of course i am on your side

[Clegg]

My advice is that you don't do it. Aside from not having done any running for a few months, you'll have to eat a lot of bad food and then fight someone who is naturally bigger than yourself. He'll almost certainly outweigh you on the night, and if he's in good shape his weight won't be made up from having ate lots of bad food so close to the fight.

By the way...Liverpool? I kinda assumed you were American