Good thread. Ok, I'll bite.
The attraction of new or casual fans are NOT necessarily a great thing for the sport as a whole. People will love boxing(the sport) or not. The promotion turns into a hyped up circus turning it more into a fad than anything else. It's a money grab that hurts the hardcore fan. This is probally one of the reasons why most PPV's only has one or two(maybe) matches worthy of anything.
That biasness, nationalism, and to an extent, racism is bad for the sport(s). Man the f**k up. We don't live in a one world, one nation, one love planet. We all have likes/dislikes for whatever reason pulls you one way or another. The Olympics for example, one can achieve greatness and glory, but isn't it really Nation vs Nation? Athletes don't participate representing themselves. There are many examples out there, soccer?
You don't like the way he fights, I can accept that. He is not amateurish by any means. I think you mean sloppy? It looks like you have a set and strong opinion of him which makes it kinda pointless to debate. You are really selling him short.
Nobody is owed anything....derserving is something else.
Long time reader, first time poster. What's up guys.
D, I can see your point, but don't you think Tony deserves this fight? Odlh has one more fight left. Paul will still be there. Why aren't PW's fans clamoring for a shot at Odlh?
Tony already paid his dues.
You are correct about Winky, Forrest, and Margarito, Dios.
Odlh is/was a very good boxer. Can't deny that. But, he also represented and practice what's wrong with the game.
Don't think OdlH will fight Margarito. He's really pushing for Pacman.
I read Clottey is up next, hope Paul comes right after if AM wins.
Question....If AM team was supposed to get 4mil, how much is PW team supposed to get? Read somewhere they would split 50% of the 'net' TV revenues, not the gross.
Congrats to Mosley and his faithful fans. Tabbed Margarito due to their last 2 bouts. Not surprised Mosley won, never counted him out, but I'm in awe of the way he took it. That was amazing!