How do you really feel about UFC/MMA -vs- Boxing? POLL(not public)

Hm, I'm not understand the versus part. I love both sports. I don't really see the need to have to choose a side. Actually, as a fight fan I think its great that I have some options now. Both sports have their dull, and lackluster fights, and both have exciting fights worth paying for. Also, expect to see more quality boxing matches and PPV cards on a consistent basis, due to the success of MMA. Win-win situation for us as fans, in my opinion. totally agree with you.

Your poll is actually QUITE public.. I know I figured that would be the only way to OUT people on this subject. So people would be more honest. Its pretty unpopular to like mma at all around here.

The real issue is Dana White.. The man is all about marketing and Building his fan base up.. He is responsible for always bringing up Boxing VS UFC.. Not MMA , which was never an issue, until the UFC came along Dana white sees boxing fans as Potential UFC fans.. and is doing whatever he can to convince Boxing fans that Boxing is dying and the UFC is where it's at.. He sees boxing as the threat to UFC growth...

Poll is Not Public so don't BE affraid to be Honest! MMA and Boxing fans are frequently going back and forth.. So lets see where everyone on this website really stands regarding the MMA! Poll to Follow.. Your poll is actually QUITE public..

Where's the "If I wanted to watch half-naked men hug each on the floor for a half an hour, I would have stayed with my Stepfather when he had Uncle Ricky over" Option? I was thinking of putting an "I'd rather Watch Mtv's Bromance" option.. I'm not sure if that counts as g*yer than hooking up with Uncle Ricky.

Where's the "If I wanted to watch half-naked men hug each on the floor for a half an hour, I would have stayed with my Stepfather when he had Uncle Ricky over" Option?

I agree. In addition, garnering new fans does not seem to be very high on a boxing promoter's priority list either. I'll use the biggest fight in boxing of 2008 as an example. Only 500 tickets were available to the general public. 500. The rest of the tickets were sold to corporate interests and the overwhelming majority of people who were in the house that night were not boxing fans but rather star gazers. It’s because the promoters don’t care about expanding the fan base and selling tickets to true boxing fans. It’s greedy. Such a strategy makes money in the short term, but it slowly and surely kills the sport when you don’t allow the real fans to see your event. The Margarito Mosley fight may prove to achieve the exact opposite with the lower prices and less presold tickets.

No beef, but to hell wit MMA. Boxing 4 life. :boxing: Hell yeah.

No beef, but to hell wit MMA. Boxing 4 life. :boxing:

I think the third option will be the most popular choice on this website. However I do agree there are many perks from the competition. At the end of the day though.. I think promoters are still frequently thinking only of their immediate financial interest and not the interest of boxing as a whole. I agree. In addition, garnering new fans does not seem to be very high on a boxing promoter's priority list either. I'll use the biggest fight in boxing of 2008 as an example. Only 500 tickets were available to the general public. 500. The rest of the tickets were sold to corporate interests and the overwhelming majority of people who were in the house that night were not boxing fans but rather star gazers. It’s because the promoters don’t care about expanding the fan base and selling tickets to true boxing fans. It’s greedy. Such a strategy makes money in the short term, but it slowly and surely kills the sport when you don’t allow the real fans to see your event.

You forgot to add the choice labeled "MMA vs. Boxing is a BS argument because both sports have their ups and downs and can co exist if everyone just shuts up about it". I will say this, the one thing I hate about each sport are the sack inhaling fanboys who say BS like "MMA haz no skillz!!" and "Boxing iz dying and is boring!!1". Both sports can do without those idiots.

Hm, I'm not understand the versus part. I love both sports. I don't really see the need to have to choose a side. Actually, as a fight fan I think its great that I have some options now. Both sports have their dull, and lackluster fights, and both have exciting fights worth paying for. Also, expect to see more quality boxing matches and PPV cards on a consistent basis, due to the success of MMA. Win-win situation for us as fans, in my opinion. I think the third option will be the most popular choice on this website. However I do agree there are many perks from the competition. At the end of the day though.. I think promoters are still frequently thinking only of their immediate financial interest and not the interest of boxing as a whole.

I don't really have anything against it, just don't find it entertaining. I get mad when MMA fans try to put boxing in a bad spot though, boxing has been here for years with recognition, MMA is just a new thing that attracts youngsters because of its blood and brawls compared to boxing. For someone to say that it will one day overtake boxing is pure craziness..they have been saying that for a while now and nothing has happened yet.

Hm, I'm not understand the versus part. I love both sports. I don't really see the need to have to choose a side. Actually, as a fight fan I think its great that I have some options now. Both sports have their dull, and lackluster fights, and both have exciting fights worth paying for. Also, expect to see more quality boxing matches and PPV cards on a consistent basis, due to the success of MMA. Win-win situation for us as fans, in my opinion.

there are some great mma fights and some great boxing matches its not like mma is taking anythin away from boxing its making boxing better because boxing is goin to step up to be better the mma :boxing: Competition is good.. vote!

Poll is Not Public so don't BE affraid to be Honest! MMA and Boxing fans are frequently going back and forth.. So lets see where everyone on this website really stands regarding the MMA! Poll to Follow.. Sometimes nsb members talk about MMA like they've never sat through a fight so I'm wondering where everyone stands. Please note that I do not like the UFC and sadly would probably find it a bit enjoyable if UFC went bankrupt. Just wondering where everyone stands.

there are some great mma fights and some great boxing matches its not like mma is taking anythin away from boxing its making boxing better because boxing is goin to step up to be better the mma :boxing: