posted May 12, 2007

Ever been knocked out? Boxing belongs to the Dark Ages-to the world of the Aeneid, to mediaeval battles.
Skill is involved, but study motor accidents. The effects are the same.
I could have been a contender, but thought better of it.

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posted May 13, 2007

Finally got to view the fight with ODH and PBF and think it was very boring as predicted as neither fighter impressed.
If PBF is the best it shows that boxing is in deep trouble, as all this guy could do was dodge around an aging has been who has lost both speed and stamina to say nothing of timing.
Both should donate a large portion of their purse to charity at least Dick Turpin wore a mask,
A rematch DONT MAKE ME LAUGH.

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posted May 15, 2007

the article is obviously written by someone who is campaigning against the very sport itself, trying to talk down the excitement, skill and flare of a big fight like it was. There seems to be a general consensus against boxing. I definately agree it's up to the promoters to cut deals with free view TV channels rather than pay per view, that way opening up the sport to a wider audience.

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posted May 19, 2007

I love a good fight and have watched many classic boxing fight over the years but i have been left very frustrated by a sport that has always been controled badley with the only decisons made in the favour of the peolpe making the most money,Im really enjoying watching UFC and MMA fight because there is so much to watch you have a much greater chance of at least seeing some entertaining fights every month but im already sceptical to some of the match ups being organised as it looks like they are starting to follow boxings platform of protecting fighters until they can make as much money as possible.

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posted May 19, 2007

to be honest when we have so may variations of a world title, it kind of fragments the brain and when we see supposedly world champions ducking other world champions who is deffo up for it and unify the boxing world.. barreas fantastic world champion, holyfield, mahn he has the heart of a warrior for sure, lewis, technically awesum, personally i think he was a bit audley if ya get me, chavez real go getter, and that Julio not hugo :D. too much hyoe in boxing, too much moly coddling going on which is bad for the boxer let alone us fans,

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posted May 24, 2007

Promoters control boxing, they put the fights together that will make the most money and gie the most exposure to their boxer... Champions shoulf fight 3 times a year. One against the mandatory challenger,one against a champion in there own division and then if they want to step up a weight anc challenge another champion then they can. As much as I like Calzage I think he should fight Kessler next.. .Unify the Super-Middle division and then go chasing a figth at Light-heavy. Taylor is the example of a fighter who demands put him out of reach. Fans want to see the best meet up in proper super fights

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posted May 31, 2007

bottom line is big boxers never fight each other whilst ufc top names meet on a rgular basis

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posted May 31, 2007

the main thing is boxing is in serious trouble as UFC/others are taking over in popularity all across the world and this superfight had failed to stop the rot

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posted May 31, 2007

UFC is just a fad and soon the novalty will wear thin and then fans will be drawn back to boxing as we have exciting fighters like david haye stepping up and hopefully bringing back some excitment for british boxing. It is only a matter of time untill a new era comes around and some big rivalrys are born and although not much could top the days of leonard and hagler and benn and eubank soon money will have to take a back seat and it will be fights that take centre stage because if it doesnt boxing would be finished and i dont believe anyone with a love for the sport would let that happen.

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posted Jun 5, 2007

Promters have and will continue to drain the sport to line there pockets. Maybe MMA is a fad (Though the fad has been running good profits and PPV sales for 5-7 years), but they are the only combat sport that is gaining in popularity. I will always watchboxing to a certain extent, but I do not get the sametype of action the MMA almost always gives. MMA fights can be short, but you get 9-12 fights per pay per view. The only thing that will save boxing is to get it out of the hands of the promoters. 1 Belt per division and mandatory fights. Unfortuantely I do not see Don King or Bob Arum giving up the loads of cash to save the sport.

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