I want to start boxing but am i too short for a heavyweight?!?

Question

Im 19 years old and weigh 105kg or 16.5 stone or 231 pounds, my height is only 181 cm or 5ft 11inches!

I am not overly fat, i carry alot of my weight in muscle but can lose maybe 10kgs in fat if i was to guess! am i better to fight at heavyweight or am i too short and would be better off at cruiserweight?

please help

thanks

Answer 1

Stay at the weight you have the most energy at and keep punching at the chest. Remember a short fellow by the name of Mike Tyson he had a little success at heavy.

Answer 2

mike tyson is 5'11''

david tua is like 5'9''

think about that foo!

Answer 3

Height is irrelevant.

Boxing is called the sweet science because one of the various styles (i.e. boxer, fighter, swarmer, etc.) will fit everyone regardless of natural physique.

Weight is another matter. In boxing, you want to be lean and in top physical condition. Stay away from too much weight training (too much bulk will slow you down) and steroids (they work, but what a price to pay...)

Rocky Marciano was a true heavyweight in his era, but he only weighed 185 pounds. He used to suck the juice out of steaks to get maximum protein with minimum bulk. He ran 15 miles a day, every day, and was very lean his whole career.

The lighter you are, the faster and more mobile. Elmer is on to something too when he advises staying a class lighter than your "normal" weight. Go for speed, not power, and you will have power. Go for power and you will lose speed, and become a punching bag.

Answer 4

A lot of muscle is a bad thing in boxing, get leaner and make cruiserweight.  Heavies bang too hard.

Answer 5

you still 19 years old and can still grow taller. also 5ft11 is not short. it is a pretty good height. you have to decide for yourself what you will feel comfortable fighting as. I strongly suggest you speak to a doctor about how much weight you can loose without becoming unhealthy. at the moment you are actually super heavyweight which is an unlimited weight class from 201 +