Matthysse 163 lbs tonight!!!

[Snake...]

Originally Posted by pacmanis1

Guess I'm not one of those people right?

[Russian Crushin]

Originally Posted by The_Bringer

If Greisman says it, I'm much more inclined to believe it.

Regardless, I really don't care. I don't have a problem with any fighter so long as they actually make weight. This isn't a case where a guy failed to make his weight - If you can make the limit you can fight in the division, that's just how boxing works, and I've got no problem with anybody who makes weight.

I personally think Showtime either made a typo or didnt know how to use a scale.

For a fighter to go up 25 pounds in 1 night, which was 18.1% of Lucas' weight is unlikely, almost impossible i would think without terrible consequences. If that is really true, i would think it was caused by "unnatural" means. I have I have never heard of a boxer gaining 25 pounds over night, especially a fighter who has never had trouble with weight, and then looking the same as always

[DoktorSleepless]

Originally Posted by Sir Richardson

matthysse vs sergio martinez

Sergio has rehydrated to 165 at middleweight. Only a 2 pound difference. Fuck Matthyse vs Maidana. Matthyse vs Martinez is the Argentinian megafight.

[The_Bringer]

Rumor has it that Matthysse actually has to cut off his balls prior to every fight to make the 140lbs limit.

If he didn't he'd be fighting as a Cruiserweight.

[DempseyRollin]

Originally Posted by Russian Crushin

I personally think Showtime either made a typo or didnt know how to use a scale.

For a fighter to go up 25 pounds in 1 night, which was 18.1% of Lucas' weight is unlikely, almost impossible i would think without terrible consequences. If that is really true, i would think it was caused by "unnatural" means. I have I have never heard of a boxer gaining 25 pounds over night, especially a fighter who has never had trouble with weight, and then looking the same as always

U seriously believe that???

[kiaba360]

Chavez Jr. looks like crap at the weigh-ins and has made a habit of rehydrating to 180. Matthysse looked normal at the weigh-in and I've never heard about him weighing this much before. There's been no indication in his performances that he's weight-drained, which is why I don't have a problem with it. Chavez is fighting at MW to mask his deficiencies while Matthysse has improved his game.

[DoktorSleepless]

It's possible he had 5 pounds of clothes on. That leaves 20 pounds. If Gatti can do it, so can Matthyse.

[DoktorSleepless]

Originally Posted by kiaba360

Chavez Jr. looks like crap at the weigh-ins and has made a habit of rehydrating to 180. Matthysse looked normal at the weigh-in and I've never heard about him weighing this much before. There's been no indication in his performances that he's weight-drained, which is why I don't have a problem with it. Chavez is fighting at MW to mask his deficiencies while Matthysse has improved his game.

It's impossible to know how it affected his performance because it was less than a round. The weigh drain damage is usually seen in the later rounds.

Likely this was the first time though.

[Russian Crushin]

Originally Posted by DempseyRollin

U seriously believe that???

Which part exactly?

I never criticize fighters for rehydrating as much as they want, its part of the sport. i just find it very very hard for any fighter to rehydrate 25 pound, let alone a small guy weighing 138, gaining 18.1% of his weight over night

I believe showtime didnt know how to use a scale or it was off

[kiaba360]

Originally Posted by DoktorSleepless

It's impossible to know how it affected his performance because it was less than a round. The weigh drain damage is usually seen in the later rounds.

Likely this was the first time though.

While this is true, I'm making the assumption that this isn't the first time he's rehydrated this much. If he's done this before, then it hasn't showed. A guy who's weight-drained shouldn't be improving like he has. I guess we're gonna have to wait for the drug tests.