Catch Weights: Should they be allowed?

[Bozbay]

We all know catch weights are used to gain or take away a weight advantage. Although I do not agree with them, I guess I am fine with a catch weight only 2 or so pounds away from the legitimate weight. Not 5+.

What do you guys think, should they be completely banned? Do they help make fights or discourage them?

[mike1010011]

When its between two fighters in separate weight classes,it is acceptable. When its two fighters in the same weight class,and fighter A is trying to bring down fighter B five lbs,its some b*tch ****.

[bigjavi973]

I say specifically not for title fights. Even if a guy is moving up in weight.

[Chrismart]

If two guys from different weight-classes want to meet in the middle and are ok with the catch-weight, then i'm all for it.

I don't like it in title fights though. The whole Cotto/Canelo - GGG situation, and Cotto's reign as MW champ have been farcical in my opinion.

I think the bodies have to be strict, and stick to the weights if it's title mandatories, or it gives the 'A side' license to play around.

[bigjavi973]

When its between two fighters in separate weight classes,it is acceptable.

so what happens when fighter A wants to fight fighters B & C at a higher weight class, but specifically wants fighter D to be at a catchweight even though fighters B, C & D are all three from the same weight class?

[mike1010011]

so what happens when fighter A wants to fight fighters B & C at a higher weight class, but specifically wants fighter D to be at a catchweight even though fighters B, C & D are all three from the same weight class?

I get the feeling that you're referring to a specific situation,but I can't put my finger on it...

[bigjavi973]

I get the feeling that you're referring to a specific situation,but I can't put my finger on it...

just generalizing

[UNBIASED BOXING]

Never, ever, for title fights.

If it's two guys in different divisions, that's fine.



If it's two guys in different divisions in a title fight... I'm still not okay with that.

[j0zef]

Different classes - yes.
Same class - no.

Fighting for a title should be at the limit of the title. No exceptions.

[Ryn0]

Yeah, I don't like them but fighters always look for advantages everywhere, if we ban catchweights you might start getting A sides demanding fighters move down a full weight class instead of meeting halfway.

Title fights don't even mean anything anymore beyond your first title fight or a unification.