Boxrec posters tale of the tape

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 25 Nov 2006, 18:07

Had an idle moment the other night after reading the IBHOF tale of the tape for former heavyweight champs and decided to do one for myself. Quite surprised at some of the measurements. And no, I didn't take my pants off.

Height 6 1 1/2
Weight 190
Reach 73
Waist 35 (ouch!)
Chest normal 42
Chest expanded 44
Bicep 14 1/2
Forearm 11 1/2
Thigh 23
Calf 17
Wrist 7 1/2
Fist 11 1/2

Don't really know why I've posted this thread, other than just having finished a bottle of riesling.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 25 Nov 2006, 18:35

You sad old bastard. Too much time on your hands mate. Anyway, I thought that saturday was a going out night for you Britishers.

I may post mine tomorrow. Although my bicep to reach ratio might give the impression I have really long and girly stick arms.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 25 Nov 2006, 18:46

Height 6ft 3
Weight 216
Waist 40
Forearm 12
Bicep 14.5 (16when tensed)
Chest 42.5
Expanded 45
Wrist 7.5
Calf 17.5
Thigh 26.5
Fist 11

How did you do reach by yourself space hopper nuts?

Post by **The Law** » 25 Nov 2006, 19:44

I think James Mcdonnell would beat Max via a late KO or a clear points decision, however Max does have a puncher's chance in the first 3 rounds.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 25 Nov 2006, 20:29

lawllb wrote:I think James Mcdonnell would beat Max via a late KO or a clear points decision, however Max does have a puncher's chance in the first 3 rounds.

I have youth on my side at 20 (21 next month)

And the Smartest Scouser ever to exist on earth.

McDonnell would my key to greater purses though.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 25 Nov 2006, 22:02

Max Molyneux wrote:Height 6ft 3
Weight 216
Waist 40
Forearm 12
Bicep 14.5 (16when tensed)
Chest 42.5
Expanded 45
Wrist 7.5
Calf 17.5
Thigh 26.5
Fist 11

How did you do reach by yourself space hopper nuts?

\

Oi fatso, let's have it.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 26 Nov 2006, 06:04

now as long as you don't start asking for eye colour and what my star sign is

Age 35
Height 5' 8"
Weight 175lbs
Waist 35
Forearm 11
Bicep 13
Chest 40
Expanded 43
Wrist 7
Thigh 24
Calf 17
Fist 11
Reach 71

yiddo14 · Post by **yiddo14** » 26 Nov 2006, 08:03

Age 24
Height 6'4
Weight 210
Waist 33
Forearm 13
Bicep 16
Chest 43 Expanded 45
Wrist 8.5
Fist 13.5
Reach 80
Thigh 23(chicken legs!)
Calf 17

Nels · Post by **Nels** » 26 Nov 2006, 08:16

I cannot believe I'm doing this...

Age: 27
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 185 lbs
Waist: 32"
Forearm: 13"
Bicep: 14"
Chest: 46.5" Exp:48"*
Wrist:8"
Fist: 12"
Thigh: 24"
Amount of flu medication consumed in the last 24 hours: Shedloads

If my girlfriend has seen me fvcking about with this tape measure I am blaming you, McDonnell...

*: You measure this like a tailor would, right? Over the arms?

yiddo14 · Post by **yiddo14** » 26 Nov 2006, 08:20

Nels wrote:I cannot believe I'm doing this...

Age: 27
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 185 lbs
Waist: 32"
Forearm: 13"
Bicep: 14"
Chest: 46.5" Exp:48"*
Wrist:8"
Fist: 12"
Thigh: 24"
Amount of flu medication consumed in the last 24 hours: Shedloads

If my girlfriend has seen me fvcking about with this tape measure I am blaming you, McDonnell...

*: You measure this like a tailor would, right? Over the arms?

Share the sentiments about can't beleive I did this mate!! I also went one further and got my girlfriend to help measure me!! Much to her disdian!

Dunno about the chest,I measured mine under the arms.

Nels · Post by **Nels** » 26 Nov 2006, 08:29

yiddo14 wrote:
Nels wrote:I cannot believe I'm doing this...

Age: 27
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 185 lbs
Waist: 32"
Forearm: 13"
Bicep: 14"
Chest: 46.5" Exp:48"*
Wrist:8"
Fist: 12"
Thigh: 24"
Amount of flu medication consumed in the last 24 hours: Shedloads

If my girlfriend has seen me fvcking about with this tape measure I am blaming you, McDonnell...

*: You measure this like a tailor would, right? Over the arms?
Share the sentiments about can't beleive I did this mate!! I also went one further and got my girlfriend to help measure me!! Much to her disdian!

Dunno about the chest,I measured mine under the arms.

Fair play sir. But one question: How the Hell did you swing that?

I mean:

"'scuse me, love, but some nutter on a boxing forum has just asked me to post my, ah, "measurements" as per a televised boxing tale of the tape. Here, hold this..."

You obviously have a far more tolerant paramour than I, my friend. Peace out...

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 26 Nov 2006, 08:41

its like land of the giants on here, am i the only one under 6 foot?

Sweet P · Post by **Sweet P** » 26 Nov 2006, 08:57

Age 31
Height 1.91m 6'3
weight 302 pounds
Forearm 15 expanded 14 normal
bicep 20 expanded 17.5 normal
chest 56 expanded 51 normal (under arms )
waist 43
calf 20.5
thigh 29
wrist 9
fist 14

Ive lost about 30 pounds in the last few months and hopefully i can get down to around 120 kgs by march as i am entering a powerlifting comp and don't want to compete in the super heavy class.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 26 Nov 2006, 09:28

Ben Keilty wrote:Age 31
Height 1.91m 6'3
weight 302 pounds
Forearm 15 expanded 14 normal
bicep 20 expanded 17.5 normal
chest 56 expanded 51 normal (under arms )
waist 43
calf 20.5
thigh 29
wrist 9
fist 14

Ive lost about 30 pounds in the last few months and hopefully i can get down to around 120 kgs by march as i am entering a powerlifting comp and don't want to compete in the super heavy class.

F*cking hell, your a big ol' unit .

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 26 Nov 2006, 10:02

Height 5'10"
Weight 153
Reach 74
Waist 32
Chest 41
Chest (expanded) 44
Bicep 14
Forearm 10
Thigh 28
Calf 16
Wrist 7
Fist 9

Jesus, there's some big fellows around here. Was Ben Kielty in 'The Green Mile'? 56" chest....holy crap.

Sweet P · Post by **Sweet P** » 26 Nov 2006, 10:33

glittermonkey wrote:Height 5'10"
Weight 153
Reach 74
Waist 32
Chest 41
Chest (expanded) 44
Bicep 14
Forearm 10
Thigh 28
Calf 16
Wrist 7
Fist 9

Jesus, there's some big fellows around here. Was Ben Kielty in 'The Green Mile'? 56" chest....holy crap.

I dont think of myself as big, My brothers is around 6 1 and 115 Kgs. 2 Uncles are 6'7 and my father 6'1 and grandfather 6'4. I do powerlifting so my chest has got fairly thick but i think it comes down to genetics i take size 15 UK or 16 US shoe also.

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 26 Nov 2006, 10:41

Age: 21
Height: 6"2
Weight: 190 lbs
Waist: 34"
Forearm: 11"
Bicep: 15"
Chest: 44"
Wrist:7"
Fist: 11"
Thigh: 24"

I don't have the strength to take any other measurements. And I'm not measuring anything expanded.

Echo the sentiments over why the fornicate we're doing this, although we are. Sadly my girlfriend had to be drafted in at an early stage as I couldn't find a measuring impliment. When reasons for this requirement were relayed I funnily enough felt something of a plonker.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 26 Nov 2006, 10:45

Ben Keilty wrote:
glittermonkey wrote:Height 5'10"
Weight 153
Reach 74
Waist 32
Chest 41
Chest (expanded) 44
Bicep 14
Forearm 10
Thigh 28
Calf 16
Wrist 7
Fist 9

Jesus, there's some big fellows around here. Was Ben Kielty in 'The Green Mile'? 56" chest....holy crap.
I dont think of myself as big, My brothers is around 6 1 and 115 Kgs. 2 Uncles are 6'7 and my father 6'1 and grandfather 6'4. I do powerlifting so my chest has got fairly thick but i think it comes down to genetics i take size 15 UK or 16 US shoe also.

6'3" and 300lbs+ would make you an absolute giant where I live. Lots of tiny blokes in southern Spain.

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 26 Nov 2006, 10:59

glittermonkey wrote:You sad old bastard. Too much time on your hands mate.

glittermonkey wrote: I may post mine tomorrow.

This sums up I think the stupid yet irresistable craze of "Tale of the Tape." Could we maybe do a patent and get it in the shops for Christmas? Foreword by James, together with his autobiography entitled, "And no, I didn't take my pants off."

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 26 Nov 2006, 11:02

jamesmcdonnell wrote:
Max Molyneux wrote:Height 6ft 3
Weight 216
Waist 40
Forearm 12
Bicep 14.5 (16when tensed)
Chest 42.5
Expanded 45
Wrist 7.5
Calf 17.5
Thigh 26.5
Fist 11

How did you do reach by yourself space hopper nuts?
\

Oi fatso, let's have it.

It's awwwwn.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 26 Nov 2006, 12:10

What have I started here? I thought this thread would be regarded with derision, however, it appears it may be a good idea to invest in companies that produce tape measures.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 26 Nov 2006, 13:10

jamesmcdonnell wrote:What have I started here? I thought this thread would be regarded with derision, however, it appears it may be a good idea to invest in companies that produce tape measures.

Yep, its amazing what a boring Sunday afternoon will do to people.

Shirow · Post by **Shirow** » 26 Nov 2006, 13:25

It seems you've awoken the urge in all men to measure themselves

I tried to resist just like the others but i couldn't...

By the way if anyone wants to ask the missus for a tape measure but don't want to tell her that some men on an internet forum want you to measure your body for them - try saying you need to measure your collar to buy some shirts online.

Height 6 1
Weight 179
Reach 75
Waist 32
Chest 40
Bicep 13
Forearm 10.5
Thigh 22
Calf 15
Wrist 7
Fist 12

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 26 Nov 2006, 16:39

It's quite possible that this thread could turn into the British scenes version of the Stacey Goodson, or Rob Calloway atrocities over on the current scene. Lord help us when this stretches to four or five pages.

SticknMove · Post by **SticknMove** » 26 Nov 2006, 17:32

This is one bollocks of a thread but here goes:

Height: 4 '5 1/4
Weight: I've been queing for ages
Reach: I can't I'm far too short
Waist: Throw it in the bin
Chest: Yes I like them
Bicep: It's good to look at both points of view
Forearm: Only got 2
Thigh: Just say Hello
Calf: No thanks you're a cow
Wrist: No it's not Frank, but I didn't know you had a lisp.
Fist: For fvcks sake