Matthysse 163 lbs tonight!!!

[ßringer]

Rumor has it that Matthysse actually has to cut off his balls prior to every fight to make the 140lbs limit.

If he didn't he'd be fighting as a Cruiserweight.

[Kagami Taiga]

I personally think Showtime either made a typo or didnt know how to use a scale.

For a fighter to go up 25 pounds in 1 night, which was 18.1% of Lucas' weight is unlikely, almost impossible i would think without terrible consequences. If that is really true, i would think it was caused by "unnatural" means. I have I have never heard of a boxer gaining 25 pounds over night, especially a fighter who has never had trouble with weight, and then looking the same as always

U seriously believe that???

[kiaba360]

Chavez Jr. looks like crap at the weigh-ins and has made a habit of rehydrating to 180. Matthysse looked normal at the weigh-in and I've never heard about him weighing this much before. There's been no indication in his performances that he's weight-drained, which is why I don't have a problem with it. Chavez is fighting at MW to mask his deficiencies while Matthysse has improved his game.

[DoktorSleepless]

It's possible he had 5 pounds of clothes on. That leaves 20 pounds. If Gatti can do it, so can Matthyse.

[DoktorSleepless]

Chavez Jr. looks like crap at the weigh-ins and has made a habit of rehydrating to 180. Matthysse looked normal at the weigh-in and I've never heard about him weighing this much before. There's been no indication in his performances that he's weight-drained, which is why I don't have a problem with it. Chavez is fighting at MW to mask his deficiencies while Matthysse has improved his game.

It's impossible to know how it affected his performance because it was less than a round. The weigh drain damage is usually seen in the later rounds.

Likely this was the first time though.

[Russian Crushin]

U seriously believe that???

Which part exactly?

I never criticize fighters for rehydrating as much as they want, its part of the sport. i just find it very very hard for any fighter to rehydrate 25 pound, let alone a small guy weighing 138, gaining 18.1% of his weight over night

I believe showtime didnt know how to use a scale or it was off

[kiaba360]

It's impossible to know how it affected his performance because it was less than a round. The weigh drain damage is usually seen in the later rounds.

Likely this was the first time though.

While this is true, I'm making the assumption that this isn't the first time he's rehydrated this much. If he's done this before, then it hasn't showed. A guy who's weight-drained shouldn't be improving like he has. I guess we're gonna have to wait for the drug tests.

[Russian Crushin]

While this is true, I'm making the assumption that this isn't the first time he's rehydrated this much. If he's done this before, then it hasn't showed. A guy who's weight-drained shouldn't be improving like he has. I guess we're gonna have to wait for the drug tests.

He hasnt done it before, he usually weighs 150-153

[Snake...]

Chavez Jr. looks like crap at the weigh-ins and has made a habit of rehydrating to 180. Matthysse looked normal at the weigh-in and I've never heard about him weighing this much before. There's been no indication in his performances that he's weight-drained, which is why I don't have a problem with it. Chavez is fighting at MW to mask his deficiencies while Matthysse has improved his game.

GTFOH........just admit it's okay for Lucas to re hydrate 20 plus pounds because you like him and it's not okay for Jr to do it cuz you don't like him

[deanrw]

Reminds me of when Gatti fought Gamache. He gained 20lbs after weighing in at 141

I read on another site that Matthysse's before fight weight as taken when he was fully clothed. So you can knock 4-5lbs off.