Can a guy 5’7 who started boxing at 18 be a light-heavyweight contender ?

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  • WillieWild114
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    #1

    Can a guy 5’7 who started boxing at 18 be a light-heavyweight contender ?

    Is it possible for a guy at that age to atleast be a contender in the light-heavyweight division?
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    #2
    Dwight Qawi did it, all the way to HW.

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    • hugh grant
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      #3
      Id have thought so. Weight divisions are weight related, not height.

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      • Smash
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        #4
        if he has long arms it will help his a lot to achieve contender status

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        • Willow The Wisp
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          #5
          Originally posted by GhostofDempsey
          Dwight Qawi did it, all the way to HW.
          My first thought.

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          • Willow The Wisp
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            #6
            Originally posted by hugh grant
            Id have thought so. Weight divisions are weight related, not height.
            A good style unique for every body type. Boxing isn't Kenpo Karate.

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            • garfios
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              #7
              Originally posted by GhostofDempsey
              Dwight Qawi did it, all the way to HW.
              I think he is 5'6"

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