![]() May 1863, London Society, “University Boat Races,” pg. The saying’s use in boxing dates to at least 1883. “A good big man is better than a good little man” was used in boat racing in 1863, cricket in 1884, and cycling in 1889. ![]() ![]() The adage is less popularly used in other weight divisions, where the fighters are roughly the same weight. All other things being equal, the heavier man with the longer reach will win the fight, the adage goes. "A good big man is better than a good little man” is a boxing adage, popular mostly in the heavyweight division.
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