Comments Thread For: Carlos Adames treated for dehydration; Austin Williams fight is cancelled

[Coverdale]

I can't understand how Boxing is still allowing this weight

Because 'boxing' is not a unified sport but a loosely governed entertainment business.

If they want to fix it they can easily do same day weigh ins but somehow they don't want to fix it.

Who's 'they'? Who do you think is going to suddenly make this change?

[kiaba360]

I was looking forward to see it but lets be honest it was the biggest mismatch on the card and it would have been a KO win by Adames.

That match-up wasn't a foregone conclusion. If dehydrated and inactive Adames would've been well enough to fight, it could've very well been him getting badly KO'ed.

[DeeMoney]

all of this crap does not help at all neither does the IBF rehydration rule it makes it even worse. If they want to fix it they can easily do same day weigh ins but somehow they don't want to fix it.

Well the WBC pre fight check ins SHOULD help, they would ensure that you are near the eight limit at various check points leading up to the fight, and being more healthy in your weight loss. This is different than the IBF which would ensure that both fighters were within the same weight limit on the day of the fight (essentially a same day weigh in).

I support both, the WBC for fighter safety in how they manage their weight and the IBF as it is the closest we get to a same day weigh in.

[illpapi]

Ke pendejo

He's a pendejo because he's making sure he puts his health first? When was the last time you stepped in the ring? I'm just curious since you seem to speak with confidence.

[kiaba360]

Well the WBC pre fight check ins SHOULD help, they would ensure that you are near the eight limit at various check points leading up to the fight, and being more healthy in your weight loss. This is different than the IBF which would ensure that both fighters were within the same weight limit on the day of the fight (essentially a same day weigh in).

I support both, the WBC for fighter safety in how they manage their weight and the IBF as it is the closest we get to a same day weigh in.

Boxing reverting back to same-day weigh-ins will not fix this inherent problem: boxers seeking any advantage possible. Boxers will continue to drain themselves and try to fight at their lowest possible weight, and we'll still have cancellations and deaths due to weight-related issues. I also support the IBF weight regulations, and we know certain fighters don't want to fight for the IBF because of those rules.

[steeve steel]

Another case of an undisciplined fighter putting his health at risk trying to save his purse...

[STREET CLEANER]

Was looking forward to this fight...

[El_Mero]

He's a pendejo because he's making sure he puts his health first? When was the last time you stepped in the ring? I'm just curious since you seem to speak with confidence.

Hes a pendejo cause he OBVIOUSLY either didnt take his training seriously OR hes too big for his weight class.

Last I fought was 10 years ago. 168lbs. Which was pretty much the weight i walked around at. Whats your point kid?

[DeeMoney]

Boxing reverting back to same-day weigh-ins will not fix this inherent problem: boxers seeking any advantage possible. Boxers will continue to drain themselves and try to fight at their lowest possible weight, and we'll still have cancellations and deaths due to weight-related issues. I also support the IBF weight regulations, and we know certain fighters don't want to fight for the IBF because of those rules.

And thats why I supported the WBC process as well which mandates fighters check in at various points in the build up to establish they are at a weight near the final weigh in requirements. Its two different processes and you are only focusing on the second one

[kiaba360]

And thats why I supported the WBC process as well which mandates fighters check in at various points in the build up to establish they are at a weight near the final weigh in requirements. Its two different processes and you are only focusing on the second one

I'm focusing on the IBF not because the I disagree with WBC's method, but because I've never heard about fighters avoiding the WBC belt due to their weight process. Team Ortiz didn't want to fight Murtazaliev due to IBF's rules; Tszyu partly blamed his poor performance vs. Murtazaliev on the IBF's rules. My greater point is that I think Boxing will never go back to same-day weigh-ins because the majority (or the most powerful minority) prefer the system as it is.