What does it mean when they say?

Question

Pound for pound he is the best fighter?

Answer 1

POUND FOR POUND-i.e the better deal within the same portions.

think of it like this.

- ten pounds of gold

-ten pounds of silver.

(pound for pound the gold is better than the silver.)

Answer 2

Let's say you have a guy that is 135 lb. fighter.  He is good at every aspect (striking, grappling, defense, etc.).

He might lose to a guy who is a 205lb. fighter because of the strength and power differences (a heavier fighter only needs to hit him once to knock him out).

The lighter guy might still be a better fighter, as in more skills, so he would be better " pound for pound ".

That doesnt mean lighter weight fighters are better, it's just a saying.

James

Answer 3

He is better pound for pound than some that are not as good as a whole.

Answer 4

pound for pound means that in terms of fighting skill he is better than all fighters no matter what weight class they are in.