Athletes from other sports who would be good at boxing.

[Sweet Jones]

Interesting question.

From non-combat sports? Probably basketball players, because of the reasons you mentioned (height/reach) +stamina, footwork, speed, coordination, etc.

Heavier guys like pro Football players (American Football) are just built wrong for Boxing, better suited for WWE. Too much muscle mass in the wrong areas for a fighter. Gas out quick. Dead man walking.

What I would like to see, is a capable pro skater give it a go. Stamina? Check. Speed/footwork/coordination? Check. (next level sht). Most of these guys are the ones with the massive tree trunk thighs & calves that can deliver that power. Just an opinion.

Good post. Agree 100% with your basketball vs football players analysis.

People wondering where all the American heavyweights are just need to watch the NCAA tourney or the NBA. All the 6'3" and up, 220 plus guys are shooting jumpers now.

[Curt Henning]

Good post. Agree 100% with your basketball vs football players analysis.

People wondering where all the American heavyweights are just need to watch the NCAA tourney or the NBA. All the 6'3" and up, 220 plus guys are shooting jumpers now.

i feel like the football analysis isnt quite accurate....you have to remember that alot of those guys have diets and work out regimens designed to add mass/bulk...if they were in another sport they would be leaner

you see tons of offensive lineman shrink after they retire...and alot of offensive tackles were once tight ends in college that added bulk

take a guy like joey bosa for example....hes about 6-6...270+lbs...if he were in a boxing gym working like that hed prob be lean 230 or so...and would be an imposing figure in the ring

[leeayon]

what about soccer ? Sergio Martinez did good..