The problem with Heavyweights is the Cruiser Weight division. Almost every single heavyweight could make the cruiser weight limit if they came in shape, so what we have now is a situation where the Cruiserweights get no coverage, and all the heavyweights are cruiser weights that are too lazy to make the weight.
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My dwindling hope for an American Heavyweight Champ.
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Originally posted by !! Shawn View PostThe problem with Heavyweights is the Cruiser Weight division. Almost every single heavyweight could make the cruiser weight limit if they came in shape, so what we have now is a situation where the Cruiserweights get no coverage, and all the heavyweights are cruiser weights that are too lazy to make the weight.
I think the Klitchkos both walk around the cruiserweight limit, but put on weight for HW.. which is better than trying to shed weight.
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Why are Americans so ethnocentric about this ****?
Quit crying about a by-gone era. Its OVER. Stop focusing on where the guy is from and enjoy them for being great boxers.
In a way its a form of racism imo because the implication is that if its not "American" its not as valuable.
American HW boxing was always a mirage anyways since for a large part of last century Cubans and Russians couldn't compete in the pro's.
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Originally posted by Carnivore View PostWeak excuse.
The truth is, the European heavyweights are GOOD.Last edited by Boxingwizard; 10-25-2009, 07:20 PM.
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Originally posted by El_Guapo View PostWhy are Americans so ethnocentric about this ****?
Quit crying about a by-gone era. Its OVER. Stop focusing on where the guy is from and enjoy them for being great boxers.
In a way its a form of racism imo because the implication is that if its not "American" its not as valuable.
American HW boxing was always a mirage anyways since for a large part of last century Cubans and Russians couldn't compete in the pro's.
Bull ****, Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson are the most skilled heavyweights in boxing history, no Cuban or Russian wouldn't beat them in their primes.Last edited by Boxingwizard; 10-25-2009, 07:40 PM.
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The American heavyweight with the best chance is probably Chambers. I hope Wlad clears up his injury soon so we can get that fight going.
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