Is professional boxing about the $$ or the titles?

titles can set up big money fights. Title first, then the money Yeah, I think they go hand in hand. Tough to get a huge payday if you've never won a title. But in the beginning I think money is usually the big focus, unless they're rich to start with. First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the women.

In professional boxing, do boxers fight for the $$$ or for the titles? It's all about the money. Especially if you have kids or other dependants. You can never have enough money when you have children.

It all depends on what fighter you ask.

I been wondering the same thing. I remember Oscar and Tyson (I use them because they are the biggest money makers in the last two decades) fighting often and not every fight being a huge event. Oscar had Patrick Charpentier and Darryl Tyson among others. Tyson had Tony Tubbs and even Buster Douglas who was a 42-1 underdog and everybody said the fight was going to be a joke. The point is they were active. Now you got somebody like Floyd who only wants to fight strictly for $$$. I'm not a Floyd fan, but I wouldn't mind watching him fight more often. It was the same with Pernell Whitaker. I didn't like him but I would always tune in when he fought. That's why I don't mind Cotto-Gomez or DLH-Forbes, at least they're fighting. I guess some fighters heads get too big and they only care about $$$. Who cares about the fans right?

I wouldnt underrate the hunger to be a champion but after they get to a certain point is all about money. If a title comes then its extra credit.

Do I work at the bank because I love my job title, or do I work at the bank because I love my paycheck? It's the same for every profession. I don't think so athletes love what they do and it just happens that they get paid for it.

titles can set up big money fights. Title first, then the money

In professional boxing, do boxers fight for the $$$ or for the titles? Do I work at the bank because I love my job title, or do I work at the bank because I love my paycheck? It's the same for every profession.

If your good It's probably gonna end up being about the money.

It depends on the fighter. Mostly its fight the safest fights to buffer your record then wait for a PPV fight for big $$