Okay, so today I wanted to figure out what the “longest boxing reach” actually meant and who had it. I’d heard the term thrown around, but I wasn’t 100% sure about it.
Digging into Boxing Reach
First, I jumped onto Google to get a basic understanding. Turns out, reach in boxing is the distance from fingertip to fingertip when your arms are stretched out to the sides. It’s a big deal because a longer reach means you can punch someone from further away, making it harder for them to hit you back. Simple enough, right?
Finding the Record Holders
Next, I started searching for “longest boxing reach ever.” I scrolled through a bunch of articles and forum posts. A few names kept popping up, but it was hard to tell what was accurate and what was just hype.
- Some sites talked about Sonny Liston, a heavyweight champ from way back. His reach was supposedly 84 inches.
- Then there was Primo Carnera, another old-school heavyweight, with a rumored 85-inch reach.
Figuring Out the Truth
Honestly, it got a bit confusing. The info was all over the place! I realized I needed more reliable sources, so i tried find some record book websites.
I spent a good chunk of the afternoon on this. I learned a lot about boxing history, but I still don’t have a definitive answer to the “longest reach” question.
