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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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