Controversial - should heavyweight history be revised?

[TheGreatA]

I'm inclined to think Middleweight in truth: He didn't weigh much more than the Middleweight limit when he was fighting Heavys. A good fighter at the lower weights but really overmatched against quality Heavyweights.

Poet

He had some trouble making the 160 lb limit although today he would be able to rehydrate himself after the weigh-ins. Later on in his career he grew into a solid 168-185 pounds. In his time, he would have ideally been a super middleweight/light heavyweight but today he would be able to make the 160 lb limit fairly easily.

[mickey malone]

Originally Posted by sonnyboyx2

Fred Fulton was in terrible physical shape most of his career having a big beer belly similar to Tony Galento...

Quote: Great A

This Fred Fulton?... He was 6'7 and rarely weighed more than 210 pounds. Maybe you meant "Fat" Willie Meehan who fought Dempsey several times.

[steeluv]

they should only revise the heavyweight division by putting all the crap belts in the bin and keeping only one

[EzzardFan]

they should only revise the heavyweight division by putting all the crap belts in the bin and keeping only one

Ditto all those extra weight classes.

And there should be a defined ladder to climb or league system so that everyone who deserves a crack gets one.

And I don't see anything wrong with 3-4 title defences per year.

So:

One official governing body
Less weight classes
A fixture list based on merit
And more title defenses

Sorted!