These are world title - why should all the big fights be in the states?

[!!! Beowulf !!!]

That part is correct, England is just one of the few that aren't. But thats not the point.

Fact of the matter is, generally its the champions that chose where to fight right? So maybe you should be asking the fighters why they are fighting here. Not Americans fault that most of them are choosing this place.

The Euro is worth more than the Dollar. The Eurozone isn't exactly small or insignificant.

[Grimgash]

Why should American boxers always have an advantage? Shouldnt there be a rule that world title fights have to be evenly distributed around the world. So, if a guy holds the WBC title, he can first defend it in his hometown, then the hometown of his mandatory. Then he can go back home, then away again. It seems crazy that Las Vegas and New York are seen as the only places that a really big fight can take place. Why not Australia, or the UK, or France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Africa, the United Arab Emirates?! I mean, this is WORLD boxing, not US boxing. Boxing is dying and this would undoubtedly be a way to bring it to a bigger, global audience.

You'd be surprised how many DONT happen here. The thing is the fights you know most about happen here. Mainly because its a bigger pay market then most other places considering. Also as for hometown then mandatory's hometown. That would be a bit rediculous no? Your the champ you've EARNED your spot, now some guy who is trying to take what you got should have an advatage? Its not like other sports where the top two teams compete for the championship. One man has it, the other wants it. Thats how it works and thats why Champions get an advantage (or should) in terms of bout placement. Thats just my 2cents anyhow.

[.Mik.]

Whoever was talking about the US economy being great at the moment is crazy. The dollar hasnt been so weak in a long time.

As for people saying that America is the best place for the big fights, I seem to remember two rather large Ali fights...two of the greatest fights of all time, taking place a LONG way outside of the US.

[Tysonisgod]

Bcos, usa is the boxing capital, and most champs are not americans there is only 9 of them or somethin in the last ring mag

[Konstantin]

The Euro is worth more than the Dollar. The Eurozone isn't exactly small or insignificant.

Great 2 currencies. Of all the countries in the world...

[.Mik.]

Great 2 currencies. Of all the countries in the world...

Oh dear.


I suggest that you do a little research on 'The Euro'.

[Guest]

Oh dear.


I suggest that you do a little research on 'The Euro'.

Europe isn't even a country. It's a town. Europe is the capital of Germany in Wales. Everyone knows that.

[.Mik.]

Europe isn't even a country. It's a town. Europe is the capital of Germany in Wales. Everyone knows that.

I dunno. I thought that towns had cathedrals or something. Maybe its just a small village.

Its terrifying, isnt it?

[Guest]

I dunno. I thought that towns had cathedrals or something. Maybe its just a small village.

Its terrifying, isnt it?

That it is, man, that it is.

[psychopath]

Title fights happens everywhere. It's just that it's always bigger when it's being held in U.S.

Why?

It's economics! This where fights earn big money. This where fights and fighters get the maximum exposure. Broadcasting wise, this is the home of the biggest promotional companies.

And while we are discussing this. This is why I'm ALI is the greatest in my book. He fought in all corners of the globe and bring prestige and increase people's awareness and appreciation to this sports. He fought in Africa, in Japan, in the Philippines, in the Ba*****, in Puerto Rico and Malysia and yet his fights were always followed and broadcasted all over the world.