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Last week an article written with the author basically calling all us fans out to do our part to help shine a light on boxing again. I thought about it and drew the conclusion that the only way boxing is going to change is if we the young generation step in a try to do something about it. I don't have an exact game plan as to how to go about this but I think there are enough people on here with deep knowledge of the sport and enough creativity that we can somehow as a collective figure out a way to make boxing the great sport it used to be. I am proposing that a group be formed consisting of anyone who is seriously interested in trying to do something to bring boxing back to the spot light. We can bounce ideas around and figure out a game plan. I actually wrote the author about it and he sounds on board. Here is the email I sent him.
Dave,
I really enjoyed your article and you did indeed inspire me to figure out a way to actually put Boxing back on the map. I mean really on the map where great fights make more than the ESPN highlight reels every once in a while. The way I see it, being the young generation that we are (I too am 24), as cliche as it is, are the future of everything. When I think about it, I think our generation tends to have a no bull**** attitude when it comes to getting what we want. We go straight for the kill and when one avenue of getting something fails, we don't get discouraged because we know there is another right around the corner to offer what we are looking for. The hard thing is to really try and gather a large group of individuals with the mindset that you and I share to actually make what you are implying happen. Funny thing is I could see an attempt from the youth of today to resurrect a classic sport as a great business venture too. Do you really think protest from Generation Y is going to fuel promoter's who have made already and are set to change things? I think you know better. Boxing is only about money today and they have theirs so what does it matter to them if in 50 years boxing supposedly does die? They won't be around. As far as I'm concerned their are people who follow and there are people who lead. If we the younger generation want to see this sport thrive, then we are the ones who have to do something about it. We have the time, the tools, and the drive to make that happen. The effort to take a far-fetched but totally plausible idea of gathering young boxing fans around the country to make an effort to join in and communicate through the technological resources we have is not only possible, but innovative and lucrative too. I get excited just thinking about the ideas I have of what I would do to really advertise and bring out the best of boxing. Imagine all the minds with the same goal working together. I realize as you read this I probably sound crazy but I'm calling you out in a positive effort to "put your money where your mouth is" and think outside of the box as to how to really make this happen for boxing. The sport truly does transcend itself and can have a positive spin put on it just as easily as people like to slap the negative aspect on it. I'll leave you with your own thoughts.
" Too often in society, youngsters hide in the face of adversity. Less and less people my age want to fight for success. Most want it handed to them. If the going gets tough, many duck for cover. Few fire back and look to barrel through obstacles. Luckily, guys like Kelly Pavlik and Juan Diaz (both in their twenties) exist in the sport of boxing to prove otherwise. Even though we can’t encourage young people to engage in street fights or unnecessary violence, wouldn’t it be nice to show them what heart and determination truly mean?
I may only be 24, but I can tell you that boxing has and will forever be a sport that I support. Honestly, it has just taught me so much. I love my iPod, my Affliction shirts, and Kim Kardashian, but none of these have taught me how to become more of a warrior. None have demonstrated how far hard work, grit, and desire can take you. Similarly, I have gained a much greater sense of entertainment, education, and ecstasy following the sweet science than I ever would if I chose to catch The Hills or Brooke Knows Best."
I'm dead serious about this too guys so for all the people who are going be pessimistic and **** on this thread I'm not looking for you. If anyone on here is interested please post in the thread or PM me and we can start from there. Thanks in advance everyone.
Dave,
I really enjoyed your article and you did indeed inspire me to figure out a way to actually put Boxing back on the map. I mean really on the map where great fights make more than the ESPN highlight reels every once in a while. The way I see it, being the young generation that we are (I too am 24), as cliche as it is, are the future of everything. When I think about it, I think our generation tends to have a no bull**** attitude when it comes to getting what we want. We go straight for the kill and when one avenue of getting something fails, we don't get discouraged because we know there is another right around the corner to offer what we are looking for. The hard thing is to really try and gather a large group of individuals with the mindset that you and I share to actually make what you are implying happen. Funny thing is I could see an attempt from the youth of today to resurrect a classic sport as a great business venture too. Do you really think protest from Generation Y is going to fuel promoter's who have made already and are set to change things? I think you know better. Boxing is only about money today and they have theirs so what does it matter to them if in 50 years boxing supposedly does die? They won't be around. As far as I'm concerned their are people who follow and there are people who lead. If we the younger generation want to see this sport thrive, then we are the ones who have to do something about it. We have the time, the tools, and the drive to make that happen. The effort to take a far-fetched but totally plausible idea of gathering young boxing fans around the country to make an effort to join in and communicate through the technological resources we have is not only possible, but innovative and lucrative too. I get excited just thinking about the ideas I have of what I would do to really advertise and bring out the best of boxing. Imagine all the minds with the same goal working together. I realize as you read this I probably sound crazy but I'm calling you out in a positive effort to "put your money where your mouth is" and think outside of the box as to how to really make this happen for boxing. The sport truly does transcend itself and can have a positive spin put on it just as easily as people like to slap the negative aspect on it. I'll leave you with your own thoughts.
" Too often in society, youngsters hide in the face of adversity. Less and less people my age want to fight for success. Most want it handed to them. If the going gets tough, many duck for cover. Few fire back and look to barrel through obstacles. Luckily, guys like Kelly Pavlik and Juan Diaz (both in their twenties) exist in the sport of boxing to prove otherwise. Even though we can’t encourage young people to engage in street fights or unnecessary violence, wouldn’t it be nice to show them what heart and determination truly mean?
I may only be 24, but I can tell you that boxing has and will forever be a sport that I support. Honestly, it has just taught me so much. I love my iPod, my Affliction shirts, and Kim Kardashian, but none of these have taught me how to become more of a warrior. None have demonstrated how far hard work, grit, and desire can take you. Similarly, I have gained a much greater sense of entertainment, education, and ecstasy following the sweet science than I ever would if I chose to catch The Hills or Brooke Knows Best."
I'm dead serious about this too guys so for all the people who are going be pessimistic and **** on this thread I'm not looking for you. If anyone on here is interested please post in the thread or PM me and we can start from there. Thanks in advance everyone.
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