Boxing
Chances are if you have a TV or read any magazines or newspapers lately you have heard that there is a big boxing event soon. Chances are good that it also may be the last big boxing event you will ever hear about.
The De La Hoya/Mayweather fight could be the greatest fight but with the Golden Boy getting old there may never be a rematch. Furthermore, people may not even care.
Why?
The UFC
Most boxing fans have turned their attention to the UFC and have left the boxing world. With no big fights, boxing has done little to woo them back. But now, they are trying. And it may be too little too late.
UFC started gaining steam a few years back. The craze has now equaled that of wrestling back in the late 90's. For one, UFC is total no holds barred. Anything goes. And that has drawn fans like Mexicans to chicken fights. But more importantly, there are good fights all the time, with the major players fighting much more often than the boxers of old did. In addition, the good fighters want to (and do) fight each other. Whereas in boxing, it takes years before the dream matchups ever occur.
Other reasons for the upswing are boxing's fault. Boxing is corrupt. Rumors of fights being staged and fixed are rampant. Fighters duck each other. And the last good, marquee heavyweight fight was what-10 years ago?!?!
UFC has capitalized on this in major part because they are united. They have a commissioner who is able to organize the fights that the public wants to see. He controls the money and what everyone makes. This has taken the biggest two problem areas of boxing's and made them into a strength for UFC. That has led to the creation of stars each year. Another thing that boxing now lacks.
But now boxing is fighting back. They know time is running out on their sport and this could very well be their last chance at keeping it. The advertising has been heavy and I predict it's a case of too little too late. Potential fans have moved on and no longer care as much. More importantly, future boxers are now interested in MMA and choosing this route.
So fight fans cherish this fight. It could be the last of the big marquee fights. But make sure you aren't too drunk. You'll have to explain to your kids what boxing was. It could very well happen.
The De La Hoya/Mayweather fight could be the greatest fight but with the Golden Boy getting old there may never be a rematch. Furthermore, people may not even care.
Why?
The UFC
Most boxing fans have turned their attention to the UFC and have left the boxing world. With no big fights, boxing has done little to woo them back. But now, they are trying. And it may be too little too late.
UFC started gaining steam a few years back. The craze has now equaled that of wrestling back in the late 90's. For one, UFC is total no holds barred. Anything goes. And that has drawn fans like Mexicans to chicken fights. But more importantly, there are good fights all the time, with the major players fighting much more often than the boxers of old did. In addition, the good fighters want to (and do) fight each other. Whereas in boxing, it takes years before the dream matchups ever occur.
Other reasons for the upswing are boxing's fault. Boxing is corrupt. Rumors of fights being staged and fixed are rampant. Fighters duck each other. And the last good, marquee heavyweight fight was what-10 years ago?!?!
UFC has capitalized on this in major part because they are united. They have a commissioner who is able to organize the fights that the public wants to see. He controls the money and what everyone makes. This has taken the biggest two problem areas of boxing's and made them into a strength for UFC. That has led to the creation of stars each year. Another thing that boxing now lacks.
But now boxing is fighting back. They know time is running out on their sport and this could very well be their last chance at keeping it. The advertising has been heavy and I predict it's a case of too little too late. Potential fans have moved on and no longer care as much. More importantly, future boxers are now interested in MMA and choosing this route.
So fight fans cherish this fight. It could be the last of the big marquee fights. But make sure you aren't too drunk. You'll have to explain to your kids what boxing was. It could very well happen.
posted by christopher at 3:08 PM
3 Comments:
How about something on fashion and shoes and music?!
Enough on sport for one month!
Kate Moss needs to stop snorting coke with Pete Doherty. Once she's sober, she'll learn to appreciate sports.
Whatever!!!!!
Viva Pete Doherty!
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