Is Boxing Dead?

I don't know, but I feel as if boxing has been somewhat stagnant as of late. I will be honest, I have only been addicted to boxing since 2007. However, I feel as if this has been a slower year for boxing. The reason for this is that many of the superstars, or great fighters, of boxing are on their way out. At the same time, however, there are not many in their prime superstars to take their place. I feel the biggest in his prime fighter fighter is Nonito Donaire and even he is not a household name. There are some good young guys coming up, but will the sport be carried on their shoulders? I don't know, I just feel like this sport is in a transition phase and so is somewhat stagnant. Aside from commenting on my previous statements, I ask the following questions. Sometimes, there is nothing like matching champion vs. champion or great vs. great. Although some divisions, (130, 135, 147, 154, probably others), are straight up weak at the moment, there are definitely some great matchups to be made if the big two promotional companies worked with each other. So, do you guys think the two big promoters in boxing are to blame for the condition the sport is in? Which fighters are the future of this sport? List a couple of fighters who will carry the sport of boxing into the future, perhaps for the next 10-15 years. As a result, how does the future look for boxing? What conditions are required for boxing to have a great era? One final thought, the Mega Fight is dead. I am not excited to see two past their prime fighters in a fight that means nothing, at this point. It's obvious both fighters have slowed down considerably since the fight was first proposed, one has slowed down a lot more than the other. The world will never how this fight truly would have played out since, if these two ever meet, it will be with both in a diminished state. The fight should have happened in 2009. Are we posting from the other world?

It's in the best state it's been since 2007, I'd say. Between 2008-2010 it was boring as hell to watch (note this is when the UFC started picking up) but Pac kept it in the headlines with his performances...Mayweather always brought the media in as well. We have Khan, Ortiz not being protected anymore really and being involved in entertaining fights, the Rise of Canelo and Garcia, Bam Bam Rios emerging, an established champ in Andre Ward and Donaire dominating. The lower weights are putting on some quality shows as of late and there can be some very interesting fights to be made but the heavyweight 'savior' David Haye was proven to be a level below the best in Wlad. So that division will remain dead for quite a few years in my opinion, no one really entertaining apart from Tyson Fury (his interviews) and Haye has near enough retired, he'll probably only come out for the Klits or a huge payday against a top level fighter. The hype of Mayweather vs Pac has seriously died down compared to how it was in late 2008-2010 when both fighters seemed to be on top and on fire...people know it's not going to happen and even if it does both fighters aren't as good as they were in that timeframe, especially Pac.

Boxing is dead in the general public eyes. Fact is boxing is alive and well. I believe it was ESPN who mentioned the top payed athletes this year and Mayweather and Pacquiao topped the list. There's still crazy amounts of money to be made in boxing. Look at PPV sales of major events and also the ratings on tv networks. You don't see boxers in the mass media like you used to even back in the 90's so the general consensus is that boxing is dead.

Thanks guys. I need reassurance sometimes. I love this sport and I want to see it in good shape and with great match ups. Currently, the best division is 140 since it has many exciting fighters. Here are some of my favorite fighters at 140 and some who I want to move up to or down to 140. Regardless of their flaws they are exciting and good for the sport. However, my optimism will be rescinded by the reality of promotional feuds. 140: Matthysse Khan Garcia Rios Peterson Down to 140: Pacquiao Marquez Up to 140: Broner Demarco

I find myself going out and getting drunk than sitting in and watching the big fights recently, maybe it's just me

F*ck this argument, when people talk about the "golden days" they're only remembering the great fights/fighters and like you do when you recollect on something....you forget all the dull sheeeiit. In 20 years from now we will look back to this time and go..."wow, when Audley Harrison retired for the 14th time..that was a day we lost a HW great. All these current HW's suck in comparison".

but pac and floyd were doing impressive ppv numbers before they blew up to full blown superstars Mayweather turned pro in 1996. He made his PPV debut against Arturo Gatti in 2005. He fought professionally for 9 years without headlining a PPV. And Pacquiao started in 1995, fighting in the Philippines for 6 years before heading over to the US. If I remember, he didn't make his PPV debut until 2003 or 2004.

Not at all. It may not been what it once was. A good example is this weekend. I have fights on Showtime this Friday and fights on EPIX, HBO, Showtime and Telefutura Saturday. Friday and Saturday are prime viewing times for the public and Major networks like HBO and Showtime have boxing on during their prime time line up! If boxing was hurting that badly, it would only be on unknown cable channels. Admitedly boxing has seen better days, but it still remains a major draw.

People have been saying boxing will die after 'x boxer' since Jack Dempsey, maybe even John L. Sullivan. I'm sure B-Hop will be good for another 10 years or so. So there's always that.

Emanuel Steward - "We don't have too many really top attractions in Boxing today. The fact that everyone is looking forward to this big super-fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao which may or may not ever happen. And beyond that you say, What would be next big fight that everyone would wanna see: There's Nothing."

Nothing much has changed, out with the old, in with the new. It's the way it's been since the beginning. New superstars will emerge and replace their faded counterparts. Remember that the superstars who are around today were at one time nobodies earlier in their careers. It's the cycle of life and the circle of squared.