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Weight-cutting has been part of the fabric of combat sports since “The Fancy” decided that size mismatches were unfair at some point in the 19th century. The spectacle of the weigh-in quickly became a cornerstone of the pomp and ceremony around professional fighting, even in heavyweight boxing, where the weight of the athletes doesn’t actually matter.