Fighters changing weight classes for the first time in their mid 30s

[stuff jones]

People are clamoring for GGG to move up (or down) to find better fights. A lot is his fault with his anyone from 154 to 168 line.

I'm just wondering is there a historical precedent for a fighter making a change in weight class for the first time in his mid 30s? I imagine at that age the risk of not being the same - during that fight and afterwards - is much higher, especially if your body isn't used to performing at another weight.

 

[tehmvp]

I'm just wondering is there a historical precedent for a fighter making a change in weight class for the first time in his mid 30s?

Andre Ward immediately comes to mind.

 

[Stormtrooper85]

Hopkins was 41 when he moved up to Light Heavyweight and beat Tarver

 

[treelo]

why does it matter if its the first time or not?

 

[Shoemaker]

Floyd went to jmw 3 times in his 30s for the money.

edit: not first time I suppose, but still went beyond his walk-around weight to make it happen.

 

[nac386]

Floyd went to smw 3 times in his 30s for the money.

Who'd he fight, Carl Froch?

 

[Shoemaker]

Who'd he fight, Carl Froch?

The J and the S are too close?


Got me fucker.

 

[Shoemaker]

fuck you, @nac386, acronyms are tricky

Edit: when you've been drinking since 8am pst.

 

[nac386]

fuck you, @nac386, acronyms are tricky

Edit: when you've been drinking since 8am pst.

No it's cool, we all remember that time Floyd won the Super Six SMW tournament.

 

[Shoemaker]

No it's cool, we all remember that time Floyd won the Super Six SMW tournament.

Good.

 

[Sunfish]

Chad Dawson moved down to fight ward, I haven't checked his age.