why does weight matter so much in boxing?

[slickfox]

Can someone with some knowledge explain how if a guy weighs 175 and fights a guy weighing 170 that will make a difference in the fight....I understand when guys weigh 120 or 130 a couple pounds is a decent percentage of their weight but 160+ weight divisions whats the big deal?

[infamous larryx]

go fight a bigger skilled man and come back and tell us why it matters

[slickfox]

a 5 pound difference isnt even noticeable unless you step on the scales. can you honestly tell if someone is 170 or 175?

[STRUGG]

1 word = Gamache

[Earl-Hickey]

a 5lb difference shouldn't matter really.

[BostonGuy]

1 word = Gamache

Joey Gamache was brutally knocked out by the late Arturo Gatti in a fight where Gatti came into 20 lbs heavier. Good example...
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[STRUGG]

Joey Gamache was brutally knocked out by the late Arturo Gatti in a fight where Gatti came into 20 lbs heavier. Good example...

weigh in was rigged..............the last time i heard fight night weights arent officicial

[DONT HELP ME]

slickfox is such a noob

[Goodfa]

go fight a bigger skilled man and come back and tell us why it matters

Lol good reply

[Ben_London]

go fight a bigger skilled man and come back and tell us why it matters

That's what Marquez tried to do.