What A Weekend So Why Do We ThINK Sport Is Dying?

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  • Flawless
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    #11
    Originally posted by KING ☼
    My two nephews that are Puerto Rican are big into Cotto because there father. They'll put my gloves on and box eachother. They are 8 and 9 but they are the only two kids I've ever really seen be into it like that. My oldest nephew is half Filipino and half Puerto Rican and he only cares if Manny Pacquiao is fighting because his father is into him huge. Outside of that Pac fights he doesn't give a **** for the sport. I honestly want my kids to box to keep them out of trouble. If kids are doing what they're doing in 2008 I don't want to know what they'll be doing in 2015 or so. My girlfriend totally won't agree to it but I don't give a ****. My kids are going to box. LOL.
    Damn. Anything else to add.

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    • rizkybizness
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      #12
      Originally posted by muppetman
      BOXING ISNT GOING ANYWHERE IT HERE TO STAY I CANT SAY THE SAME ABOUT MMA BUT FOR ME BOXING IS THE NUMBER ONE COMBAT SPORT WE HAD SOME GREAT FIGHTS SATURDAY AND SOME QUESTIONS ANSWERED.....JUAN MANUEL LOOKED DANGEROUS AND SO DID PAVLIK AS ALWAYS........SERGIO PULLED THE UPSET GOOD FOR HIM.......AND WILLIAMS HAS REEDEMED HIMSELF!!!SO WHAT SHOULD WE BE WORRIED ABOUT ......NO MATTER HOW MANY STATIONS PLAY UFC OR WEC OR ANYOTHER MMA PROGRAMS BOXING WILL ALWAYS BE NUMBER ONE.....I JUST HOUGHT ID THROW THIS OUT THERE .....DOES EVERYONE AGREE!!!!
      "We" think the sport is dying? Who's we? Speak for yourself, boxing is the greatest sport of all time, MMA is a ****ing fad.

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      • KING •
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        #13
        Nope, all done.

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        • muppetman
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          #14
          Originally posted by rizo_swat
          "we" Think The Sport Is Dying? Who's We? Speak For Yourself, Boxing Is The Greatest Sport Of All Time, Mma Is A ****ing Fad.
          you Might Think So But My Friends Son Is 9 Years Old And Hes Been Training Ing Mma For 3 Years Now So Its Catching Attention.....and His Kid Loves It

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          • rizkybizness
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            #15
            Originally posted by muppetman
            you Might Think So But My Friends Son Is 9 Years Old And Hes Been Training Ing Mma For 3 Years Now So Its Catching Attention.....and His Kid Loves It
            I know about 1,000,000 kids who are into Karate. Does this mean Karate > Boxing?

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            • Live Dog
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              #16
              Originally posted by rizo_swat
              I know about 1,000,000 kids who are into Karate. Does this mean Karate > Boxing?
              you know a lot of kids

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              • rizkybizness
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                #17
                Originally posted by Live Dog
                you know a lot of kids
                Indeed I do.

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                • jessielinkin
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                  #18
                  I really don’t buy the whole “sport is dying” narrative. If anything, sports engagement is bigger than ever. The difference is that fans interact with sports differently now. It’s not just watching fights or matches on TV anymore. People analyze stats, follow live odds, and participate in betting communities. That ecosystem actually keeps sports alive and growing. Take something like https://stake.org.in/ — the official Stake website serving users in India. It’s a massive sports betting and online casino platform founded in 2017 where boxing, football, cricket and esports markets are available. Payments support INR and ****** through blockchain systems, making transactions transparent. Plus new users even get a +200% welcome bonus, which shows how competitive these platforms are becoming.

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                  • Mase1965
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                    #19
                    Originally posted by muppetman
                    BOXING ISNT GOING ANYWHERE IT HERE TO STAY I CANT SAY THE SAME ABOUT MMA BUT FOR ME BOXING IS THE NUMBER ONE COMBAT SPORT WE HAD SOME GREAT FIGHTS SATURDAY AND SOME QUESTIONS ANSWERED.....JUAN MANUEL LOOKED DANGEROUS AND SO DID PAVLIK AS ALWAYS........SERGIO PULLED THE UPSET GOOD FOR HIM.......AND WILLIAMS HAS REEDEMED HIMSELF!!!SO WHAT SHOULD WE BE WORRIED ABOUT ......NO MATTER HOW MANY STATIONS PLAY UFC OR WEC OR ANYOTHER MMA PROGRAMS BOXING WILL ALWAYS BE NUMBER ONE.....I JUST HOUGHT ID THROW THIS OUT THERE .....DOES EVERYONE AGREE!!!!

                    Speaking of excitement, if you're looking for something else that’ll get your heart racing, I’d also recommend checking out gates of olympus demo — it’s an online casino with thrilling gameplay and high RTP. Definitely worth a try if you're into games that bring that rush, just like boxing does.
                    I agree with you, boxing has a rich history and it’s definitely not going anywhere. The fights on Saturday were a great reminder of the level of skill and excitement that boxing brings. Juan Manuel looked incredible, and Pavlik is always a powerhouse. Sergio pulling off the upset was a huge moment, and Williams definitely redeemed himself — he’s been through a lot.

                    As for MMA, it’s definitely growing and has a huge following, but boxing’s legacy and global appeal are tough to match. The skill and strategy involved in boxing, along with the incredible moments it creates, will always keep it at the top for me. Sure, MMA has its place, but boxing is still the combat sport in my book.

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                    • Theshotyoudontsee
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                      #20
                      Man. People were talking about the death of boxing in 2008. Compared to the pathetic state the sport is in now, boxing was mainstream back then.

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