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Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 15:46
by oogiebe
1956 - 198
1966 - 207
1976 - 218
1986 - 230
1996 - 235
2006 - 252
2010 - 242
2016 - ?
Height went up on average of 3" over the same period.
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 15:53
by Boxing Writer
oogiebe wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:46
1956 - 198
1966 - 207
1976 - 218
1986 - 230
1996 - 235
2006 - 252
2010 - 242
2016 - ?
Height went up on average of 3" over the same period.
Is that based on Ring Magazine's top-10 annual rankings?
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 15:56
by oogiebe
Boxing Writer wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:53
oogiebe wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:46
1956 - 198
1966 - 207
1976 - 218
1986 - 230
1996 - 235
2006 - 252
2010 - 242
2016 - ?
Height went up on average of 3" over the same period.
Is that based on Ring Magazine's top-10 annual rankings?
No, I'll have to find the site again. It was overall fighters not just top 10. Why do you ask?
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 15:57
by oogiebe
Boxing forum 24. I did a back of the napkin to ensure it was somewhat reasonable.
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 16:08
by Ruthless-RKO
I preferred when HW's weighed around 220-240
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 16:08
by oogiebe
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 16:08
I preferred when HW's weighed around 220-240
I get it...they were more skilled than the monsters.
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 16:13
by Boxing Writer
oogiebe wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:56
Boxing Writer wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:53
oogiebe wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:46
1956 - 198
1966 - 207
1976 - 218
1986 - 230
1996 - 235
2006 - 252
2010 - 242
2016 - ?
Height went up on average of 3" over the same period.
Is that based on Ring Magazine's top-10 annual rankings?
No, I'll have to find the site again. It was overall fighters not just top 10. Why do you ask?
Because if so, other years can be calculated the same way.
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 16:15
by oogiebe
There were some caveats...such as taking the fighter during that period at his highest weight.
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 17:44
by Heretic
oogiebe wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:56
Boxing Writer wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:53
oogiebe wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:46
1956 - 198
1966 - 207
1976 - 218
1986 - 230
1996 - 235
2006 - 252
2010 - 242
2016 - ?
Height went up on average of 3" over the same period.
Is that based on Ring Magazine's top-10 annual rankings?
No, I'll have to find the site again. It was overall fighters not just top 10. Why do you ask?
That sounds like pretty meaningless statistic.
Most of the division is bad boxers and journeyman. I couldn't care less how much do they weight.
Average weight of top 10 or 20 or 50 would be more interesting.
I would guess that the average weight for top 20 boxer is less than the average of the division. Top dogs are usually at least fit.
It is also kind of funny that the average HW boxer from the sixties would be a cruiser weight in today's division
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 17:48
by oogiebe
Heretic wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 17:44
oogiebe wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:56
Boxing Writer wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:53
Is that based on Ring Magazine's top-10 annual rankings?
No, I'll have to find the site again. It was overall fighters not just top 10. Why do you ask?
That sounds like pretty meaningless statistic.
Most of the division is bad boxers and journeyman. I couldn't care less how much do they weight.
Average weight of top 10 or 20 or 50 would be more interesting.
I would guess that the average weight for top 20 boxer is less than the average of the division. Top dogs are usually at least fit.
It is also kind of funny that the average HW boxer from the sixties would be a cruiser weight in today's division
Wasn't meant to be meaningful, just interesting...especially the dip for 2010. 3" and some 54 LBS difference over 5 or 6 decades. I'm sure the top 10 numbers are available. Go get 'em and let's take a looksee.
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 21:33
by Best Coast
I think it IS meaningful. That's why many are clamoring for a new super-heavyweight division over 240, 250 or whatever. Some suggest a height limit too but that would complicate things.
Your thoughts?
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 21:47
by Enlightened-One
oogiebe wrote: ↑02 Apr 2018, 15:46
1956 - 198
1966 - 207
1976 - 218
1986 - 230
1996 - 235
2006 - 252
2010 - 242
2016 - ?
Height went up on average of 3" over the same period.
How were these stats gathered? And in what context (i.e. are the stats calculated from a small sample and what calibre of fighters were used)?
If these simple questions can't be answered, then they don't mean much, even though they could be in the right sort of ballpark.
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 02 Apr 2018, 22:47
by Grilling Machine
As an offshoot from history, I can't imagine many supporting super-heavy. But super-cruiser at 210 might win a decent level of backing. A maiden WBSS could launch it.
I think it's for caught-between boxers to advocate if they're keen in sufficient numbers. I'm not worried either way. I do think it's a shame that light-heavy's a division below where it should be! I'd make that 210 if it wouldn't mess anything up. And I'd increase 175 to 180, and 168 to 170.
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 03 Apr 2018, 10:10
by BitPlayer
Obesity in action :p
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 04 Apr 2018, 11:04
by computerrank
From BoxRec database and all world title bouts wbc, wba, ibf, Ibo, wbo for all decades from 1960 to 2017:
1960: 201.3 lbs
1970: 214.7 lbs
1980: 220.5 lbs
1990: 229.3 lbs
2000: 243.0 lbs
2010: 238.3 lbs
Re: Heavyweight Division average Weight by decade
Posted: 04 Apr 2018, 11:45
by oogiebe
computerrank wrote: ↑04 Apr 2018, 11:04
From BoxRec database and all world title bouts wbc, wba, ibf, Ibo, wbo for all decades from 1960 to 2017:
1960: 201.3 lbs
1970: 214.7 lbs
1980: 220.5 lbs
1990: 229.3 lbs
2000: 243.0 lbs
2010: 238.3 lbs
Even this has that 'dip' for 2010.