Boxing is so dead

[Lomadeaux]

Probably not. At least one doesn’t think they are “real” fights. Many others don’t think a fighter’s amateur pedigree matters.

Lol............... I'm so glad I barely get on here anymore. It's a cesspool.

[STREET CLEANER]

The issue now a days is that there are not many outlets that you can watch boxing especially for free. Almost everything is based on an app or cable service.

There are no more fights in the Spanish channels in the US that were abundant years back, no more TBS Tuesday night fights, ESPN Friday night fights, the demise of HBO, etc.

You can't even see the progress of some fighters unless it is in Showbox or some star that they stick in the big undercards.

Now more than ever the promoters are lined up with Networks making a lot of fights difficult to make.

[Lomadeaux]

Yeah them blowing up when they did and their fight being milked for so long really carried boxings mainstream profile for a good 7-8 years. It was also a lucky coincidence that they blew up around the same time that the UFC did, it kind of held the UFC at bay for a while.

Canelo, AJ and Fury are a significant step down from Floyd and Pac, especially if we are talking about the US market and PPV.

For casuals, sure.

[FinlandsFinest]

I would not call it dead but it has a very very weak pulse. This division-wide inactivity is astounding. This need for fighters today, with 2-day weigh-ins and supposed superior nutrition and sports training needing six to 9 months to recover after a grueling 12-round contest? The cats back in the 70's, 80's and 90's fought three to 4 times per year, 5 times in a few high profile cases.

Its cause in the 70s 80s and 90s these guys were tougher. Now they are soft instagram f4gg0t$ and pampered spoiled athletes. (Who wont stop pointing out how tough they had it living on everyone elses' charity)

[Willow The Wisp]

Can't get with the MMG. I don't fool with no Osca-Meya-Weenah.

The Boxing's Dead thing is dead. Its still the combat sport favored by straight people.

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