Solis 267.5 WTF?

Being a 200 lb amateur doesn't actually mean you're fighting at 200. There's time to put weight on after the weigh in. If he fought in mid 240s consistently, I wouldn't complain. I know that, but he didn't need to start weighing in anywhere from 240-260. He could have put on 10-20 lbs, weigh in around 215-220, and hydrate from that weight if he was dedicated. Even when he was coming up in his early pro fights, he'd gotten fat.

Solis was 200 lbs in the 2004 Olympics. I understnad putting 15-20 lbs maybe, but to put on 40-50-60-70 lbs, just ridiculous. Watch his Olympic videos, he was a slick and fast HW. Being a 200 lb amateur doesn't actually mean you're fighting at 200. There's time to put weight on after the weigh in. If he fought in mid 240s consistently, I wouldn't complain.

Solis was 200 lbs in the 2004 Olympics. I understnad putting 15-20 lbs maybe, but to put on 40-50-60-70 lbs, just ridiculous. Watch his Olympic videos, he was a slick and fast HW.

he's still very talented even when fat. But I think his leg going out on him against Klit was probably a direct result of him being so fat. If he was a bit more in shape, perhaps his leg holds up just fine. Doesn't help it, that's for sure.

he's still very talented even when fat. But I think his leg going out on him against Klit was probably a direct result of him being so fat. If he was a bit more in shape, perhaps his leg holds up just fine. His talent as a pro is wildly overstated. he struggled with Ray Austin.He knows how to fight, but he's mostly a waste.

Yeah he's big, but doesn't mean shi1 for this fight or any fight outside the klitschkos. Solis best fight was at 270 and he looked like a monster.

I'd rather watch ballet than waste time watching Solis.

The fact that Solis is still top 5 in his blubberrific state shows how talented he is. And it shows how sad the rest of the heavyweight division is.

The fact that Solis is still top 5 in his blubberrific state shows how talented he is.

I heard TeleFutura is not going to televise his fight! Even overweight he is the biggest name on solo boxeo Saturday night.

He is in the right weight division.

I think it has to do with living in America, we just have sooo many clubs and parties here, access to all sorts of entertainment, plenty of fine dining as well as really fattening food. Everybody has money, loves to party etc. Alcohol really makes you gain a ton of fat, it dehydrates your muscles and can even make working out useless. I remember hearing something about Rigondeaux partying way too much, same thing probably happened to Solis. Nope. For you and many others it has to do with them being 'Cuban' weak-willed people which will fold to the "American" way, because no other boxer besides 'The Cuban' will succumb to the ah so tasty McDonalds dollar menu.

I think it has to do with living in America, we just have sooo many clubs and parties here, access to all sorts of entertainment, plenty of fine dining as well as really fattening food. Everybody has money, loves to party etc. Alcohol really makes you gain a ton of fat, it dehydrates your muscles and can even make working out useless. I remember hearing something about Rigondeaux partying way too much, same thing probably happened to Solis.

Solis is physically bigger than he gets credit for. That said, this isn't his best shape, but it shouldn't make one bit of difference--which is sort of what the problem is to begin with.

"Chris Arreola used to be fat and exciting. Now he's not." - Jim Lampley They've been successful through "most" of their careers with the extra pounds, eating with little restriction, Arreola and Solis are set in their ways.

David Haye most talented??? WTF did you get that? He's the most exciting, which most of the time doesnt equal talent... I really do not see the talent in Haye...The guy has power in his looping power swings, not much more. I agree Haye is not that talented at all. Nor is he genuinely that exciting. In fact he is often very boring. Tyson Fury is far more exciting to watch.

I think he is ready no matter what his weight is. If he puts in the work why should we be complaining.

He had knee surgery and rehab, of course he's going to be overweight. people always use that excuse but you can always diet. He also still trained for the fight. No excuse for 267.5 You can make a case for being overweight some but not that much

No chance. Solis has way too much of everything for this guy. Unless this injury really took something from him, I still expect him to prove himself to be the best in the division outside of K2. I'd love to see him beat down Seth Mitchell. Pedro Diaz needs to convey that his weight is unacceptable though. Airich looks muscular and in shape. He doesn't have classic body proportions, as his waist is big relative to the his body. But still, you can see that Airich is toned. He's a block of muscle, despite his unflattering body proportions. Let's see if Airich's conditioning and strength can compensate for his lack of talent. Blubber is there for the taking. Fat, lazy, out of shape, under-motivated...maybe Blubber gets knocked off tomorrow.

He had knee surgery and rehab, of course he's going to be overweight.