boxers wearing BIG trunks/shorts..... wtf?

[orionb]

why do some fighters do this???

if i were fighting id be rocking short shorts all the time.... sometimes it looks like there are fighters who do themselves a disservice because it is extra weight and less freedom of movement.

i saw this with sergio martinez a few times, especially in his last couple fights


just as bad is long hair like lemieux

wtf?

[Bram]

I think they do it because it looks cooler honestly. James Toney basically fights in pants and has for years.

[MasterPlan]

I'd fight in John Stockton style trunks.

[SthPaw]

For some reason I don't like this either. I much prefer the older looking shorts that actually where 'short'. Martinez came to mind for me too, his fight vs Cotto I think it was? I also remember Danny Williams fighting in really long trunks at times...One of his fights they where literally halfway down his shins.

Looks ****** too me, if it was me up there I'd definitely go for the more older style of trunks, so I agree.

[Eff Pandas]

Idk that a few ounces are gonna matter & idk that most trunks of any size are restricting movement at all.

The hair stuff I agree is bad doe. I think seeing a boxers hair fly all over the place when hit CAN give judges a more positive outlook on punches that land on you or on the impact those punches had on you which can lose you points on the cards. I think you want your hair as short as you can live with.

[El-blanco]

Lamont's beard is more egregious than trunks. I have no clue how they're allowing that now.

[Larry the boss]

Because they can and want to

[Redd Foxx]

I wear really baggy cargo shorts when I'm out and about but I think big shorts on boxers looks ****** as hell. Makes small guys look even smaller. Money looked like a action figure in those goofy ass threads.
In the gym, I like the type that are just at or above the knee, but not ballooned out or glittery.

[orionb]

yeah the beards are ridiculous and they also can be used against the opponents like lacing with gloves

[-Hyperion-]

Prime Oscar looked great in short shorts.....no ****