Comments Thread For: State of The Game: So Let Me Get This Straight…

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

By Jake Donovan - Contrary to popular belief among those in the mainstream, the second failed attempt to match together its two biggest stars didn’t kill off boxing once and for all.

Contrary to popular belief among those who defend the sweet science at every turn, however, this is hardly the only problem the sport has faced in recent times.

It’s been well-documented by now that this calendar year to date has been one of the most disinteresting in recent memory, and nothing on the schedule for the immediate future - or any fights in even preliminary negotiations - threatens to change that.

HBO Boxing After Dark color commentator Max Kellerman dug deep at the end of last weekend’s telecast, doing more than just scratching the surface in describing a nasty trend developing within the sport – promoters’ preference to keep everything in-house, and at the expense of freezing out the best of the rest.

The message couldn’t have followed a more befitting example, as undefeated Tim Bradley has struggled as much as any fighter to secure the type of fights that will take him to the next level. [Click Here To Read More]

[Laborer]

By Jake Donovan - Contrary to popular belief among those in the mainstream, the second failed attempt to match together its two biggest stars didn’t kill off boxing once and for all.

Contrary to popular belief among those who defend the sweet science at every turn, however, this is hardly the only problem the sport has faced in recent times.

It’s been well-documented by now that this calendar year to date has been one of the most disinteresting in recent memory, and nothing on the schedule for the immediate future - or any fights in even preliminary negotiations - threatens to change that.

HBO Boxing After Dark color commentator Max Kellerman dug deep at the end of last weekend’s telecast, doing more than just scratching the surface in describing a nasty trend developing within the sport – promoters’ preference to keep everything in-house, and at the expense of freezing out the best of the rest.

The message couldn’t have followed a more befitting example, as undefeated Tim Bradley has struggled as much as any fighter to secure the type of fights that will take him to the next level. [Click Here To Read More]

pac-Flyod disappointment may not kill boxing, but it definitely has not made it stronger.

[spoonwars]

pac-Flyod disappointment may not kill boxing, but it definitely has not made it stronger.

No, it gave birth to a new species, the *****tards - a unique ***** and ******* breed.

[jameshepenstall]

Good read Jake, honestly i have given up trying to understand and/or comprehend the decisions and non-decisions that afflict the great sweet science. I just try to enjoy what pops up in front of me and only slightly wish on dream match-ups. Slightly wish because 99% of them never happen.

Recently i have made an effort to understand wrestling and jujitsu so i can actually handle watching MMA. Before, i couldn't stand it so i didn't watch it.
Now having seen at least 20 UFC events i am embarrassed (for boxing) to see the way they have set it up.

There is ONE major organization (UFC) with all others being below it so it is clear under which banner the best fighters fight.
The best form fighters fight the other best form fighters with almost no questions.
Most MMA fighters leave their opponent choice up to one person, Joe Silva, who makes all fights.

Im not ****** enough to think boxing can reach this sort of organization but it still sucks ass.

Long live boxing.

ps gotta change my pic eh? Tua was terrible.

[antrob]

Good stuff! Gabe Montaya had a similar article on maxboxing today. We need more writers calling out the people who run this sport.

[antrob]

No, it gave birth to a new species, the *****tards - a unique ***** and ******* breed.

I'm almost scared to log on any message board out of fear that i might run into one.

[KickAzz]

this has been a very poor year for boxing.

[KickAzz]

pac-Flyod disappointment may not kill boxing, but it definitely has not made it stronger.

whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger - Nietzsche

[ИATAS]

Unfortunately I agree with most everything in the article. 2010 has been frustrating to say the least. I can offer no solutions for the madness that is going on either just have to hope things naturally work themselves out

[Mr. Philadel]

By Jake Donovan - Contrary to popular belief among those in the mainstream, the second failed attempt to match together its two biggest stars didn’t kill off boxing once and for all.

Contrary to popular belief among those who defend the sweet science at every turn, however, this is hardly the only problem the sport has faced in recent times.

It’s been well-documented by now that this calendar year to date has been one of the most disinteresting in recent memory, and nothing on the schedule for the immediate future - or any fights in even preliminary negotiations - threatens to change that.

HBO Boxing After Dark color commentator Max Kellerman dug deep at the end of last weekend’s telecast, doing more than just scratching the surface in describing a nasty trend developing within the sport – promoters’ preference to keep everything in-house, and at the expense of freezing out the best of the rest.

The message couldn’t have followed a more befitting example, as undefeated Tim Bradley has struggled as much as any fighter to secure the type of fights that will take him to the next level. [Click Here To Read More]

Very good article ....all I can say is somebody hurry up and get this year over...PLEASE!!!....if someone told me before this year began sometime last year.. that Klitschko-Haye and dude-King Pac wouldnt happen in 2010 I probably would've slapped you and called you a liar