Cruiserweight is a true blessing of a division

Its lost a lot of depth with Usyk, Gassiev and Hunter all moving up sadly but its still a great division that keeps producing great fights constantly. Lot of intriguing prospects from Russia, UK and Poland coming through.

You don't think the cruisers could compete with Andy Ruiz? If the cruiserweight division was scrapped it would force a lot of those guys to move up and add depth to the heavyweight ranks. Which would make for more entertaining fights and a vibrant scene. I think that the men in the cruiserweight division are there for a reason. If they could compete at the highest levels in the heavies, they would. I think that’s beyond question. The heavyweight division is more lucrative and glamorous, by far. Who wouldn’t prefer being the heavyweight champion of the world versus the cruiserweight equivalent? It’s no contest. Yet, how often do you see a top cruiser moving up and making a splash as a heavy? As for Ruiz, I didn’t pick him to upset Joshua, but I knew going in he was no slouch. I had seen Andy fight once before and was immediately impressed. It should be obvious to everyone now that he’s no regular fat-body. Guys like him are an anomaly, the likes of which aren’t often seen in sports. (If you know baseball, Pablo Sandoval, “Kung-Fu Panda,” comes to mind.) There isn’t a single current cruiserweight I would confidently pick to beat Ruiz.

Absolutely, just this weekend it delivered a contender for KO of the year and 2 fights of the year. From a pure entertainment perspective, it's a fans dream. Long live the cruiserweights!!

The attraction to watch midgets fight isn't as high as watching fully grown guys go at it. Part of the problem is too much money in boxing and far too many plastic titles. This is boxing, not a weight or height contest. And a midget man will kill you in the ring. And Pacquiao is better than all the fighters from Europe in history And he is a midget

The attraction to watch midgets fight isn't as high as watching fully grown guys go at it. Part of the problem is too much money in boxing and far too many plastic titles. :lol1: the midget boxers are fully grown, they just don't grow that big, like bonsai trees But yeah, Cruiserweight, phenomenal division, constant classics.

cruiserweight sucks. that's why nobody cares about it.

This happens all the time in lower divisions.... The attraction to watch midgets fight isn't as high as watching fully grown guys go at it. Part of the problem is too much money in boxing and far too many plastic titles.

Too many divas in the Heavyweight division. They won't get to fight the best there. Bunch of frauds It's not just heavyweight division, the amount of plastic titles going around doesn't help. One belt for one division solves the issue, too many plastic belts going around people padding themselves with easy to get belts because they'd rather fight for a vacant one than fight the top man. Cruiserweight guys all seem like they want to fight each other, its just the problem with money. I think we need a division inbetween Cruiser and Heavyweight to further develop that line of talent, guys like Fury and AJ are super heavyweights and they shouldn't really be fighting guys who barely just make 225lbs.

Agree, It's been one of the best for a while. It always delivers. The first WBSS was brilliant. I guess the fact the fighters didn't speak English lessened their appeal to the TV companies overseas, and that allowed the tournament to be made more easily. So it all came as a treat for the fans who followed the division when it was mostly ignored.

This happens all the time in lower divisions....

I cannot agree with this. Practically everyone fighting at cruiserweight is just too small to compete at the highest level of the heavyweight division. Yet, pre-eighties, most heavyweights probably could’ve fought at cruiser. Athletes have gotten bigger straight across the board, not just in boxing. You don't think the cruisers could compete with Andy Ruiz? If the cruiserweight division was scrapped it would force a lot of those guys to move up and add depth to the heavyweight ranks. Which would make for more entertaining fights and a vibrant scene.

If you're that big and any good then just fight at heavyweight. That's always been the problem with the cruiserweight division. I cannot agree with this. Practically everyone fighting at cruiserweight is just too small to compete at the highest level of the heavyweight division. Yet, pre-eighties, most heavyweights probably could’ve fought at cruiser. Athletes have gotten bigger straight across the board, not just in boxing.

Best division in boxing for entertainment. It's like the heavyweights of old days. Not those 250lbs+ freaks

Their bodies don't allow them to move to duck opponents, only upwards if theyre truly exceptional. Unfashionable, almost completely ignored by the casual, not much cash, so we consistently get the best fighting the best. KO power with skill. Once again this weekend proved cruiserweight is the best division Very under-appreciated division, I agree. Probably because it’s so relatively new. Seems only the more serious fans care about it. Damn shame. So many good fights/fighters. Possibly the best combination of size, athleticism and skill.

If you're that big and any good then just fight at heavyweight. That's always been the problem with the cruiserweight division. Too many divas in the Heavyweight division. They won't get to fight the best there. Bunch of frauds

If you're that big and any good then just fight at heavyweight. That's always been the problem with the cruiserweight division.