Why don't Americans fight outside their own country?

[BetterCallSaul]

because they don't need to. america is the premier league and the rest of the world is no more than division 1 apart from a few exceptions.

In the same breath, British fighters dont need to leave Britain to be considered great. They can make big fights here, make enough money here, and become superstars here. The whole thing about having to go to America to be great is played out.

As for America being the mecca of boxing, I think that is going to change in the next decade or so. Britain is basically the only major boxing power in Europe, but Germany seem to be growing more interested, as do france. If Europe can make more big fights involving the biggest names in boxing, and create a sense of boxing rivalry between countrys like football does, I can see the European PPV market booming. And the PPV money is what makes big fights happen. The more money in Europe, the more Americans will have to come over here to earn their paycheck and respect.

I think in the next 15 years, Europe could realisticly challenge America to be the boxing capital of the world.

[J_CON]

They do, but USA is the Boxing capital of the world so most of their fights are here

[Live Dog]

Where did Timothy Bradley's last fight take place???

[Hearnsz]

Boxers should travel around the world to countries such as Zaïre, Malasya, Indonesia, Japan and the Philipines like Ali did! It creates a better atmosphere imo. But that's just me ofcourse...

[majestiC]

what's the point of going to America to fight, the dollar is worth **** all and crashing all the time, Hatton and Calzaghe can make just as much money sitting at home. Look at Amir Khan hes not even European champion and is already a multi millionnaire.

[FUC_U_PAYME]

Cream paper and Hbo Showtime

[-Swizzy-]

In the same breath, British fighters dont need to leave Britain to be considered great. They can make big fights here, make enough money here, and become superstars here. The whole thing about having to go to America to be great is played out.

As for America being the mecca of boxing, I think that is going to change in the next decade or so. Britain is basically the only major boxing power in Europe, but Germany seem to be growing more interested, as do france. If Europe can make more big fights involving the biggest names in boxing, and create a sense of boxing rivalry between countrys like football does, I can see the European PPV market booming. And the PPV money is what makes big fights happen. The more money in Europe, the more Americans will have to come over here to earn their paycheck and respect.

I think in the next 15 years, Europe could realisticly challenge America to be the boxing capital of the world.

you are delusional. I could name 50 really good fighters that fight in american for every 1 really good fighter that fights only in the UK or all of europe for that matter. why argue against facts? I don't get it. I understand that you love your country and hate america but why be delusional?

america is where the money is and where the top competition is in the world. you are looking at a couple of fighters from the UK who have had success and you are blowing them up as if they represent the whole state of boxing in the UK.

I'm canadian and could care less that big name fighters don't come here or that canada isn't the center of the boxing world. I just love boxing and don't care where it happens.

[-Swizzy-]

what's the point of going to America to fight, the dollar is worth **** all and crashing all the time, Hatton and Calzaghe can make just as much money sitting at home. Look at Amir Khan hes not even European champion and is already a multi millionnaire.

hatton and calzaghe can't make nearly as much money staying in the UK and neither can Amir Khan. if amir khan has made 5 mill so far, he would make 10 mill in the US. its just the way it is. accept it and move on.

[The_Italian]

American fighters 9 times out of 10 times dont NEED to leave the U.S. to get worldwide recognition and the big money PPV fights.

Like it or not; the United States IS the capital of boxing; AND has the most talent; not to say that other countries dont have talent (ie. Hatton, Calzaghe, Wlad, etc. etc. etc.) MAJORITY of the best fight in the united states or are from the united states.

We didnt make this up; its just how it goes i guess.

I will tell you why paulie is fighting in england, because hatton is and they want to fight each other should they both win and its best to showcase them BOTH on the SAME card rather than 5000 miles apart...

besides if they both win (which i believe they will) they will be fighting in New York, USA.

SO what does that tell you? the big fight comes back to the U.S.

[BetterCallSaul]

you are delusional. I could name 50 really good fighters that fight in american for every 1 really good fighter that fights only in the UK or all of europe for that matter. why argue against facts? I don't get it. I understand that you love your country and hate america but why be delusional?

america is where the money is and where the top competition is in the world. you are looking at a couple of fighters from the UK who have had success and you are blowing them up as if they represent the whole state of boxing in the UK.

I'm canadian and could care less that big name fighters don't come here or that canada isn't the center of the boxing world. I just love boxing and don't care where it happens.

I am not delusional, and I dont hate America. I love America and have travelled there for the past 8 years. I just stick up for my own country when our boxers are frequently belittled for not travelling, when American fighers are even more stay at home than ours.

Also I dont believe British boxing will ever overtake America as a boxing superpower, but I believe Europe as a whole can, by improving the image of the sport of the continent and raising popularity. Even a Europe vs America mentality to the sport would be beneficial. The PPV revenue streams from all the European member states, and the U.S.A, could make for a revival in world boxing, and create some very big cards indeed.

The fact is, with slowing economy's and recession on the horizon, promoters will be looking to stage more fights between British and American fighters because the obvious rivalry is hugely profitable. Thats why I believe America cant go on its own for much longer.