Clinching should be illegal

[pacmanis1]

I hate to say it but I believe clinching should be viewed in the same way as a low blow. Boxing should be about two men sticking and moving or standing and trading shots. it shouldn't be a jab and then ten seconds of hugging. If I wanted to see that I'd watch UFC. And I'm not just saying this because of Ward vs. Green. I've been thinking of this for a long time. I think it's a good idea for two reasons. 1. I think it would lead to more exiciting fights, and 2. I think it would be better for the boxers as it would truly showcase their skills and would cut down on the amount of punishment the get. Feel free to disagree with me, it's just my opinion. P.S. I realize excessive clinching is going to affect the scorecards but I think a more agressive stand needs to be taken.

[cupocity303]

Clinching is illegal, hence why the ref breaks fighters up if there is no action on the inside.

And if it's excessive, points get taken away.

[B.U.R.N.E.R]

Clinching isnt illegal.

Excessive clinching is. Thats holding.

[Kagami Taiga]

lol, do u guys watc boxing???clinching is part of the game. fighters who cant do it end up being limited, no matter how skilled they are. look at cotto. if he knew how to clinch, he wouldnt eat so many shots all the time. manny is the exception, altho it might hurt him once he fights floyd.

[Dick Buffman]

Mayweather, Ward, Dawson, Berto and Dirrell would never even win a fight if they weren't allowed to hold excessively.

Ref's aren't hard enough on holder as they need to be. They should be deducting way more points than they do.

These fights are unwatchable.

[B.U.R.N.E.R]

lol, do u guys watc boxing???clinching is part of the game. fighters who cant do it end up being limited, no matter how skilled they are. look at cotto. if he knew how to clinch, he wouldnt eat so many shots all the time. manny is the exception, altho it might hurt him once he fights floyd.

Exactly a bunch of noobs.

[boxdude]

I think you are confusing clinching with inside fighting. Anyways Clilnching is a part of boxing. just as jostling for position is a part of soccer and posting up is a part of basketball. Clinching is no different in boxing.

[Heeb]

Clinching is part of boxing.

[pacmanis1]

I'll admit I'm not a massive hardcore boxing fan, and having watched Ward/Green I would have no idea it's illegal. In my eyes it's just frowned upon.

[cupocity303]

I think you are confusing clinching with inside fighting. Anyways Clilnching is a part of boxing. just as jostling for position is a part of soccer and posting up is a part of basketball. Clinching is no different in boxing.

Yeah, no reason to make it illegal.

Those who make a career out of clinching their way to victory will get punished a la John Ruiz, without a fan base and no big money fights.