Why don't you watch boxing? - Page 5

BCPVP · #41 10-11-2007, 04:37 PM

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isn't MMA just a basic streetfight? Its not gonna have the bobbing and weaving of boxing right?

Indy

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No, it's not a streetfight and yes, there is definitely bobbing and weaving going on. But if you can't stomach the "brutality" of MMA, maybe you'd enjoy some of the ADCC or brazilian jiujitsu competitions? You can find tons of matches on youtube to get a taste of what they're like.

nyc999 · #42 10-11-2007, 04:43 PM

I strongly prefer boxing to MMA, but there is something that bothers me about the sport that I believe hasn't been mentioned - many people, myself included, feel boxing is corrupt.

There have been so many fights in the past 10 years where it was obvious to everyone except the refs that the loser should have won, a split decision should have been a unanimous victory, etc. It not only cheats the fighter, it cheats the audience and weakens the legitimacy of the sport.

Indiana · #43 10-11-2007, 05:14 PM

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isn't MMA just a basic streetfight? Its not gonna have the bobbing and weaving of boxing right?

Indy

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No, it's not a streetfight and yes, there is definitely bobbing and weaving going on. But if you can't stomach the "brutality" of MMA, maybe you'd enjoy some of the ADCC or brazilian jiujitsu competitions? You can find tons of matches on youtube to get a taste of what they're like.

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thanks, i'll check it out.

Turkish Mickey · #44 10-11-2007, 06:58 PM

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There are certain types of boxers that I dont enjoy, such as gatti/ward type crap.

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this statement boggles my mind. i don't think i've ever met anyone who's seen those fights and thought of them as "crap".

Indiana · #45 10-11-2007, 06:59 PM

Oh and to those that think that boxing is weak, the last 3-4 years have been the richest in boxing quality in the history of the sport at the 125-154lb divisions. Also, the 160lb/middleweight division hasn't been too shabby either, nor have the weight classes above that until we get to heavyweight.

Its a shame that the public wants to base its opinions about boxing on just the heavyweight division, which unfortunately has been horrible since the days of tyson and holmes....(even during tyson's years it wasnt that great)...

Indy

Indiana · #46 10-11-2007, 07:00 PM

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There are certain types of boxers that I dont enjoy, such as gatti/ward type crap.

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this statement boggles my mind. i don't think i've ever met anyone who's seen those fights and thought of them as "crap".

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Then you dont know any serious boxing degens like me. Sure, the general public may like watching an underskilled boxing contest where 2 construction workers kick each other's asses, but serious fight fans do not salivate over this stuff.

Indy

SlowHabit · #47 10-11-2007, 07:05 PM

I get too much stress from watching it.

J.Brown · #48 10-12-2007, 12:27 AM

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I am big fan of both. I follow MMA a bit closer these days, but have been a boxing fan since I was little.

Like others I would say boxings major problem is its marketing and promotion. The main problem I see is boxing has such a hard time building young talent.

Without real undercards on PPVs its near impossible for younger guys to get any sort of notoriety. All they can do is have their sketchy promoters put them against cans till they are 20-0 then hope they can win a fight against a former champ. Then half the time they are thrust into a PPV main event when no one knows who they are and no one buys it.

Ill also agree that boxing is taking a huge hit because of the lack of heavyweight talent. And that coming from guys choosing other sports over boxing. I do think this can be somewhat fixed though, with a governing body and unification of belts. A singular champ and regulation along with support for gyms in low income areas could so a lot to help boxing.

That being said I still think boxing is an incredible sport and a ton of fun to watch and participate it. Plus its ability to unify a community is amazing. I work for a local mma website and our main goal is just to get that community feel that boxing used to have (and still does in some places). There is such a mystique that goes with the toughest guys come from my city.

Ohh yeah..And bring back Friday night fights on one of the major networks (not HBO, SHO, or ESPN). Let De La Hoya/Kellerman/and an old school guy do it or some combination of well spoken and popular guys. Show PPV worthy fights every few months and show retro fight from guys like Willie Pep and old Ali fights.

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that about sums up everything i was going to write.

i am a huge fan of both and always will be.
we CAN appreciate them both and they both have their probs.

later. J.

traz · #49 10-12-2007, 12:31 PM

Boxing is boring because the fights are long and the endings often uninteresting. It's really that simple.

Indiana · #50 10-12-2007, 01:48 PM

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Boxing is boring because the fights are long and the endings often uninteresting. It's really that simple.

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The same could be said for baseball...I mean, if you don't love the sweet science and you are just looking to see an exciting ass kicking then stick with MMA...Boxing is a science with a long history, and us boxing degens live for the subtle stuff that the general public doesnt even pay attention to.

Indy