Does Boxing revolve around America?

[krispy kreme]

I think money wise, that's the way people look at it. In America you will get more exposure.

[$partacus]

America is where the money is, so thats where the best fighters go. If fighters could make more money in another country that would be the centre of boxing.

[Sin City]

Not anymore.

The center of boxing has gradually been shifting to Europe.

Since when? There are more latinos in the P4P lists then Europeans.

[Feint]

America is where the money is, so thats where the best fighters go. If fighters could make more money in another country that would be the centre of boxing.

I agree. It's more about money than it is anything else.

[Sin City]

No, boxing is becoming less and less centric around America. I'd say Germany is taking the lead...

How many Germans are on the P4P rankings?

[IMDAZED]

Does the sport revolve around the United States?

It seems your a lesser fighter until you come to the states and beat the champions there instead of fighting mandatories and voluntary defenses in your home country.

Well you have fighters in the U.S. that do the exact same thing. That said, there are a couple things that separate the U.S. from other countries. One is money. The biggest money fights happen in the U.S. Ask Lennox Lewis, Prince Naseem Hamed and Joe Calzaghe. There are some exceptions to this rule but for the most part the lure of the States involves purses.

The second thing that separates the U.S. from other countries is that it is far more diverse than most others. You have a ton of fighters who, in actuality, aren't really from there--or aren't that far removed from another place. Because they all go for reason one: the money. It's why Lennox Lewis said you have to test your skills there; why Andrew Golota is based out of Chicago and Joshua Clottey in the Bronx.

As other sports have gained prominence in the U.S. and boxing in others, the axis of power has shifted. But one thing hasn't...yet. And that's the money.

[Vasyl’s dad]

Only in the eyes of Americans..

[Squabbles94806]

Here's the answer: $$$$$$$

America isn't interested in boxing. American isn't interested in sports. Icon figures. Whatever whatever. It's all about the money in this country.

The way boxing is packaged in this country is revolved around money.

So it's inaccurate to say that America revolves around boxing, it's more accurate to say that America revolves around money.

[Benny Leonard]

Not anymore.

The center of boxing has gradually been shifting to Europe.

Somewhat Agree. It still seems to be here, but who knows what the future holds.

At one time, and possibly still is, the Center Stage was America and nobody can deny that.

The Majority of the best fighters were Americans.


I'm not sure what is exactly going on in Europe, especially with the Former Soviet Union countries since I'm not there, but I going to guess boxing gyms are being built or old ones being filled, and kids see that as an opportunity to get out; just like many American kids did in the past. Less opportunity on other roads, with one road towards boxing = more boxing athletes.

Today is a great time to take advantage of the disinterest Americans seem to have for going into boxing. Boxing has been on the decline since Post World War II...but now, it really seems to have gone down hill; even our Amatuer program is said to suck.

Of course, you have your ups and downs like the stock market, which in the end, could sway the tide back to America if it continues to get worse and the idea of making money for fighting is put back into the heads of the kids. Tough times should bring back boxing.
But in the end, if I really had to make a choice, would I want that? Would I want tough times just to bring back boxing....it seems kind of selfish