Pics: Why do some fighers do the most muscular pose at weigh-ins?

I never understood this, is this what they call pea****ing? I don't remember boxers of old doing this, its like the fighters are trying to intimidate their opponent at weigh in or are just big fans of Mr Olympia? Why don't they just stick to the traditional double bicep flex? http://evolutionhotel.com/img/index/news/2012_February_05/Ronny-Rockel-and-Roelly-Egberton-Winklaar-hitting-a-most-muscular-pose.jpg Fernando Vargas http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0707/cheaters.drug.related/images/vargas02.jpg http://www.boxnews.com.ua/photos/1140/Oscar-De-La-Hoya-Mayweather17.jpg Pacquiao does it every single weigh in http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2632/4014089789_234e028f94.jpg

Comments (20)

El_Forklift

Fighters do this to assert themselves and exude confidence. I think of it in terms of someone going into battle, after all, these men are putting their lives on the line even though it may not be apparent given the level of static surrounding each fight. Their physique shows dedication and desire to win, just plain old pure posturing and bravado...... Im posting your sig quote that is deep son!

13y ago

DosRounds

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTv_XxHm-8JFYRt-WATpxMqi4azQNU9WOsuT7TNX57P30oh-mFdvw lol that one is funny like he doesn't care. He hasn't got any muscles over his fat so there's no need for him to flex

13y ago

RiCDiC

They do it to show off their genetically superior physique.. http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/10/25/70/2186794/5/628x471.jpg

13y ago

Canelo_Phresh

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTv_XxHm-8JFYRt-WATpxMqi4azQNU9WOsuT7TNX57P30oh-mFdvw SoCal in da house!

13y ago

hectari

LOL at Brandon Rios doing a most musculature, you need muscle man not a soft body like this. http://www.notifight.com/artman2/uploads/10/BrandonR__os-PesajeMikeAlvaradoTR300NF2.jpg

13y ago

dibzvincent143

TS, WTF is your problem with that??! its better than talking trash and nonsense. It creates hype. It is a showcase of their weaponry and how ready they are for war. They've been working like hell for 8 weeks for that physique. Boxing Fans love seeing their man ripped and ready during weigh ins. we watch 24/7's and road to blah blahs to see how are man doing during trainings, now we get to see how ready they are physically during weigh in's and you're complaining about it?? if you are in their place you would do the same thing and showcase what you worked hard for.

13y ago

Evil_Abed

http://www.boxingscene.com/uploads/29880/weight-4.jpg

13y ago

Evil_Abed

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2707/4176967169_b8dab2fec0_z.jpg?zz=1

13y ago

noStylez

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTv_XxHm-8JFYRt-WATpxMqi4azQNU9WOsuT7TNX57P30oh-mFdvw LOL...gold.

13y ago

Slip_Stream

13y ago

Redd_Foxx

A fit person did not start this thread... There's certain guys here that have this thread posting fever and when they run out of ideas, you get garbage like this.

13y ago

Motofan

A fit person did not start this thread...

13y ago

sapak

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTv_XxHm-8JFYRt-WATpxMqi4azQNU9WOsuT7TNX57P30oh-mFdvw :haha: :haha: /thread....

13y ago

Weebler_I

I never understood this, is this what they call pea****ing? I don't remember boxers of old doing this, its like the fighters are trying to intimidate their opponent at weigh in or are just big fans of Mr Olympia? I think it pretty much is this. Posturing in an attempt to gain a mental edge. I think it has an effect in some cases, Nigel Benn said he used to look at the size of his opponents and think wtf, he's huge compared to me, but then it would motivate him more as the underdog. Chris Eubank actually used to do his poses in the middle of the fight.

13y ago

Verstyle

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTv_XxHm-8JFYRt-WATpxMqi4azQNU9WOsuT7TNX57P30oh-mFdvw Dead............

13y ago

blak81

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:and9gctv_xxhm-8jfyrt-watpxmqi4azqnu9wosut7tnx57p30oh-mfdvw l.m.f.a.o.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

13y ago

toshmurph

Best body in the game right now, http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Amir+Khan+Marcos+Maidana+Weigh+nUrO_tAaLBbl.jpg Ehhh....... What!??

13y ago

edgarg

Because since the huge influx of casual very young fans, their constant "ooh-hing and aah-ing at what they call "6 packs" causes the boxers to "show off". Appearance is a big part of what they have to sell.

13y ago

Chiboxing123

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTv_XxHm-8JFYRt-WATpxMqi4azQNU9WOsuT7TNX57P30oh-mFdvw lol fn classic!!!!!!!

13y ago

Fuzzy101

Best body in the game right now, http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Amir+Khan+Marcos+Maidana+Weigh+nUrO_tAaLBbl.jpg

13y ago