should boxers who fail to make weight be suspended?

**Joey_Torreo** · 06-16-2013, 12:22 AM

i like that idea but its going to be up to the commissions to decide but there will always be that promoter that may help sway the commission in their favor

**saintpat** · 06-16-2013, 12:26 AM

Someone who comes in over the division weight in a title fight should be suspended for one year. And he shouldn't be allowed to go through with the fight unless he gives up 100 percent of the purse (and that's only if the other fighter is agreeable to fighting the heavier guy).

If the overweight guy does not agree to fight for free, the suspension should be 2 years.

Harsh? You bet, but it would put an end to this crap.

**_original_** · 06-16-2013, 12:29 AM

I think so.

It puts the other fighter at a disadvantage not only psychically and mentally but also financially. Either go on with the bout or cancel it while losing a payday and pissing off the fans/networks.

**Pony Boy** · 06-16-2013, 12:30 AM

I agree. This is what kills boxing. No respect for the sport.

**saintpat** · 06-16-2013, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by _original_

I think so.

It puts the other fighter at a disadvantage not only psychically and mentally but also financially. Either go on with the bout or cancel it while losing a payday and pissing off the fans/networks.

The guy who made weight should be paid in full. He did his part. The promoter should protect its investment by monitoring the fighters to make sure they are on weight for a title fight ... and have a replacement ready if someone isn't going to be able to make it.

**Doctor_Tenma** · 06-16-2013, 12:33 AM

No, fighters grow generally, that can't be prevented. Garcia didn't even look healthy at 128. I hope he doesn't do the same mistake Rios did and try to campaign at the weight in which he struggled to make.

**Pony Boy** · 06-16-2013, 12:34 AM

Even GGG made weight and in his 2days show it was clear that he had the flu and on fight night you could still see it on his face. Now that's professionalism.

**Pony Boy** · 06-16-2013, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by Dominicano Soy

No, fighters grow generally, that can't be prevented. Garcia didn't even look healthy at 128. I hope he doesn't do the same mistake Rios did and try to campaign at the weight in which he struggled to make.

Disagree. The color of his face and lack of muscle definition of his abs says he was well and had enough body fat to burn.

**Rome-By-Ko** · 06-16-2013, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by Pony Boy

Should boxers who fail to make weight in title bouts be suspended? HBO seemed to try to justify Garcia's failed attempt to make weight. Mikey gave an excused that he was ill but in my experience us humans tend to loose weight when we're ill. This fight clearly demonstrated the advantage a fighter has coming in heavier than his opponent, who did what was expected of him in making weight. Did Mikey miraculously recover from his illness and become the bigger and stronger fighter? These guys should received a more significant punishment than having to purchase the advantage of not having to make weight.

I was going to make a thread about what Max said before the fight..This is close enough and has saved me the trouble..I completely agree with Max man,enough is enough of this unprofessional behavior and yes there should be a more stern punishment then just paying money..I want to make it clear,I believe this fight(JML vs Garcia)would have end the same regardless..It's just not fair,both are man of honer and both have signed a contract..As pro's honor you contract and do the right thing,something needs to change so that things like this stop happening..

I know Mikey is not the only one who has done this so this post goes to all of these champs..Mayweather Broner Rios etc etc..

should boxers who fail to make weight be suspended?