Did Henry Armstrong Ever Fought Weight Drained Fighters??

[K-Nan]

While we're on the topic of Armstrong, let's discuss his comparisons to Manny Pacquiao.

Armstrong fought in a time when there was 8 divisions, and he moved from 126 to 147 when he went from his lightweight championship to his welterweight one. He then went another 12 pounds down to conquer the 135 pound division. Now this is not a knock on Manny, it's more of a praise to Armstrong's greatness- but we all know DAMN well that what Henry did is considerably more difficult and extraordinary than Manny Pacquiao who went up in weight through a more natural process, and in a time when there is 15 weight divisions instead of 8.

[Mr.Fantastic]

While we're on the topic of Armstrong, let's discuss his comparisons to Manny Pacquiao.

Armstrong fought in a time when there was 8 divisions, and he moved from 126 to 147 when he went from his lightweight championship to his welterweight one. He then went another 12 pounds down to conquer the 135 pound division. Now this is not a knock on Manny, it's more of a praise to Armstrong's greatness- but we all know DAMN well that what Henry did is considerably more difficult and extraordinary than Manny Pacquiao who went up in weight through a more natural process, and in a time when there is 15 weight divisions instead of 8.

That's pretty freaking impressive.

[K-Nan]

That's pretty freaking impressive.

It's unheard of.

It's like comparing two shoe collections, where both guys have a lot, but one guy bought them all from Payless for like 25$, while the other paid top dollar.

[TheGreatA]

Armstrong going up two divisions to beat Barney Ross for the welterweight title is possibly the single greatest accomplishment in boxing history.

[K-Nan]

Armstrong going up two divisions to beat Barney Ross for the welterweight title is possibly the single greatest accomplishment in boxing history.

I personally think it is.. Considering the ATG that he beat, alone. To put ON TOP of it the fact that it was an unheard of leap in weight... I can't think of a a bigger single accomplishment in the sport's history.

[No Ceiling]

While we're on the topic of Armstrong, let's discuss his comparisons to Manny Pacquiao.

Armstrong fought in a time when there was 8 divisions, and he moved from 126 to 147 when he went from his lightweight championship to his welterweight one. He then went another 12 pounds down to conquer the 135 pound division. Now this is not a knock on Manny, it's more of a praise to Armstrong's greatness- but we all know DAMN well that what Henry did is considerably more difficult and extraordinary than Manny Pacquiao who went up in weight through a more natural process, and in a time when there is 15 weight divisions instead of 8.

dude, what are the new weight divisions the were added?

[BrooklynBomber]

Armstrong once fought in a catchweight fight himself, against the lightweight champion Lew Jenkins. He had to come in at 140 but he made the weight easily and knocked out Jenkins.

Hey, your sig pic is legendary, can I use it on facebook?

[TheGreatA]

dude, what are the new weight divisions the were added?

Super/light weight classes. Flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight were the original.

The super featherweight and light welterweight divisions did exist during Armstrong's times though. Armstrong beat the recognized champions in those weight divisions although in non-title bouts.

[TheGreatA]

Hey, your sig pic is legendary, can I use it on facebook?

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[BrooklynBomber]

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thanks a lot.