Why do people consider Foreman a small heavyweight by modern standards ?

[Dempsey19]

I have often heard Foreman referred to as a small heavyweight or a blown up cruiser weight yet the similarly sized Sanders and Ibeabuchi are called ‘tanks of heavyweights’ and ‘physical specimens’. Why is this the case ? Why is 6’4” and 225 pounds small on Foreman and big on Sanders ?

I recently came across a comment on another boxing forum saying that Sanders and Willard were practically the same size !

If someone were to say that Foreman and Wladimir (who is 2 inches shorter in both height and reach and 20 pounds lighter than Willard) are practically the same size then they would become a laughing stock !

PS I had to make this thread about 5 times because of this reCapcha nonsense

[Mindgames]

I have often heard Foreman referred to as a small heavyweight or a blown up cruiser weight yet the similarly sized Sanders and Ibeabuchi are called ‘tanks of heavyweights’ and ‘physical specimens’. Why is this the case ? Why is 6’4” and 225 pounds small on Foreman and big on Sanders ?

I recently came across a comment on another boxing forum saying that Sanders and Willard were practically the same size !

If someone were to say that Foreman and Wladimir (who is 2 inches shorter in both height and reach and 20 pounds lighter than Willard) are practically the same size then they would become a laughing stock !

PS I had to make this thread about 5 times because of this reCapcha nonsense

Ive never heard anyone say this. I met George at the London arena and hes one of the biggest most densely boned people ive seen in my life.

[Thuglife Nelo]

Have you ever seen Foreman’s size? Lol.

[_Rexy_]

Because people are idiots and call anyone under 230 or 6’6 a “blown up cruiser”

Actually, the whole “blown up ***weight” pisses me off too. Fans **** on a guy for not moving up, but when he does he’s just a blown up whatever.

[Earl-Hickey]

who refers to sanders as a physical specimin lmao

[_Rexy_]

who refers to sanders as a physical specimin lmao

Apparently Saunders was an excellent golfer, and as far as golfers go...he was a peak physical specimen

[Thraxox]

Foreman was 6'4 close to 6'5 and was 230 pounds, who on earth would call him a small guy? He was RIDICULOUSLY strong, even for his size.

[REDEEMER]

Anyone under 6'4 is considered small Heavyweight. But it's also the actual weight that determine that. So I think the 2 have to factor in. Say a guy like Ruiz who's 6'0 around and 260???? That's a small HW. Foreman at 225 would be considered small , Foreman at 230/260 isn't small.

[_Rexy_]

Anyone under 6'4 is considered small Heavyweight. But it's also the actual weight that determine that. So I think the 2 have to factor in. Say a guy like Ruiz who's 6'0 around and 260???? That's a small HW. Foreman at 225 would be considered small , Foreman at 230/260 isn't small.

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