Yeah, it’s amazing. But I do think boxing has receded in popularity steadily since we have seen all of the things we’ve talked about – proliferation of titles, that kind of thing. But throughout history you read about Rocky Marciano and the Mafia, about Jack Dempsey and opponents who were selected for him. You know it’s kind of interesting that boxing has been called the Sweet Science and the Red Light District of Sports. They’re both right.’’
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, John McCain plans to take up an old fight -- pursuing legislation to protect boxers
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Originally posted by revs1227 View Postyeah this really surprised me ...someone on his level giving a **** about our sport ..he seems pretty knowledgeable of the sport too ..really surprised me ...i hope these acts do some good .. i remember mayweather saying he wanted 2 get somthing passed 2 protect retired fighters also classy guys
Yeah, seems like there's just not much career upside for a politician to get involved in this issue so it's left to the ones that are former boxers and or fans and are old and established enough that they just don't give a duck if they run afoul of the safety-firsters that would shut down boxing and MMA entirely.
Anyhow good luck to him!
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Originally posted by KingChile View PostMcCain needs to stick to what he knows: politics.
McCain is a cool guy, even if he wasnt quite the right man to be president at the moment. he does know his stuff. and I didnt know he was such a big boxing fan.
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Originally posted by blackirish137 View Postwhat the hell are you talking about? any commission looking out for the best interest of boxers is something I support.
McCain is a cool guy, even if he wasnt quite the right man to be president at the moment. he does know his stuff. and I didnt know he was such a big boxing fan.
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I knew he was involved with boxing and everything, and this isnt the first time Ive heard him talk about some sort of boxing commision, but hes much more connected with boxing than I thought. seems like he watches almost all the major title fights, not just the superfights
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