As is true in stand up as well. People think that you have to be huge and incredibly strong to fight well.
But the people that say that have never sparred/grappled against accomplished fighters of all size. I've sparred against pro-fighters that go 60%, weight 138 and kick my ass, likewise I've sparred/grappled against impressively large, strong guys who couldn't touch me and get staggered quickly. I'm not huge either!
Size is more of a mental thing until the size/strength difference is immense and there is no difference in skill like De LaHoya and Hollyfield.
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