Should I become a welter weight boxer?

Question

Right now I am 5'101/2 and I weigh 158(which is super welter) should I go ahead and drop to 152 and take advantage of my reach/size?

Answer 1

A rule of thumb is that you fight 10 pounds under your walk around weight. At least for pros, if you are an amateur then no, it doesn't matter unless you are competing in tournaments. Margarito, Cintron & Mark Suarez are all 5'11" & 6' feet tall & all fight at 147 pounds which is welterweight.

In the pro's its 154 not 152 pounds & thats Jr. Middleweight.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU.

Answer 2

yes,yes,yes

Answer 3

Depends on your build if you can make welter without being drained of energy then do it, if you cant and will be weak then stay at light middle