What happened to boxing?

[raskat]

I don't understand boxing anymore these days. At one point Gamboa (126 pounder) was supposed to fight Brandon Rios (2 weight classes higher at that time).
I see Malignaggi (147 pounds) fighting Broner (135 pounds), even though Malignaggi wouldn't beat the other welterweight world champions (in my opinion). A disgraceful way for Broner to get a title at welterweight.
I see Golovkin defending his middleweight world title against Rosado, a LIGHT middleweight. Then I hear Golovkin is supposed to defend his title against Ishida, another LIGHT middleweight. (Not saying it is Golovkin's fault, but nobody of the other middleweight world champions would fight him).
Then I see Peter Quillin defending his middleweight title against Fernando Guerrero, who was also a light middleweight the last time I checked his record.
Boxing is done. Dead.
I see Canelo getting a world title at light middleweight by winning against a welterweight (Matthew Hatton). Then I see him defend that title against Josesito Lopez, a light welterweight (!!!!!).
What happened to boxing?
The world champions defend their titles against guys from lower weight classes over and over again. While the other world champions in that weight class do the exact same thing.

[KickAzz]

the belts don't mean nothing any more

[UTEP]

I don't understand boxing anymore these days. At one point Gamboa (126 pounder) was supposed to fight Brandon Rios (2 weight classes higher at that time).
I see Malignaggi (147 pounds) fighting Broner (135 pounds), even though Malignaggi wouldn't beat the other welterweight world champions (in my opinion). A disgraceful way for Broner to get a title at welterweight.
I see Golovkin defending his middleweight world title against Rosado, a LIGHT middleweight. Then I hear Golovkin is supposed to defend his title against Ishida, another LIGHT middleweight. (Not saying it is Golovkin's fault, but nobody of the other middleweight world champions would fight him).
Then I see Peter Quillin defending his middleweight title against Fernando Guerrero, who was also a light middleweight the last time I checked his record.
Boxing is done. Dead.
I see Canelo getting a world title at light middleweight by winning against a welterweight (Matthew Hatton). Then I see him defend that title against Josesito Lopez, a light welterweight (!!!!!).
What happened to boxing?
The world champions defend their titles against guys from lower weight classes over and over again. While the other world champions in that weight class do the exact same thing.

Log out then. What the hell are you doing on a boxing website if you don't enjoy the sport anymore?

[niceyboo3]

I don't understand boxing anymore these days. At one point Gamboa (126 pounder) was supposed to fight Brandon Rios (2 weight classes higher at that time).
I see Malignaggi (147 pounds) fighting Broner (135 pounds), even though Malignaggi wouldn't beat the other welterweight world champions (in my opinion). A disgraceful way for Broner to get a title at welterweight.
I see Golovkin defending his middleweight world title against Rosado, a LIGHT middleweight. Then I hear Golovkin is supposed to defend his title against Ishida, another LIGHT middleweight. (Not saying it is Golovkin's fault, but nobody of the other middleweight world champions would fight him).
Then I see Peter Quillin defending his middleweight title against Fernando Guerrero, who was also a light middleweight the last time I checked his record.
Boxing is done. Dead.
I see Canelo getting a world title at light middleweight by winning against a welterweight (Matthew Hatton). Then I see him defend that title against Josesito Lopez, a light welterweight (!!!!!).
What happened to boxing?
The world champions defend their titles against guys from lower weight classes over and over again. While the other world champions in that weight class do the exact same thing.

The difference is that the bigger man WILL not be the favorite. So no picking on smaller guys here.

[JAB5239]

the belts don't mean nothing any more

Exactly. To many different contenders watering down he ABC orgs, but unwilling to fight the best fighters from other orgs in fear of losing their ranking. If their were only 1 recognized tile fighters would be forced to fight the best like in the past.

[pitbull puppy]

when fights like Golovkin versus Ishida are on ppv....im lost

[pitbull puppy]

so did you have a problem with Manny-Oscar?..or manny winning a title at 154 by fighting at 150 against an unranked opponent?

[raskat]

so did you have a problem with Manny-Oscar?..or manny winning a title at 154 by fighting at 150 against an unranked opponent?

I remember I thought it was a disgrace that Oscar would fight Pacquiao back then. I thought Oscar just wanted an easy win over a future hall of famer who comes from a MUCH lower weight class.
But how often does the smaller guy beat the bigger guy? Almost never happens. A very good middleweight beats a good middleweight 12 times out of 13.
So Quillin vs Guerrero and Golovkin vs Ishida are very predictable in the outcome.

[JAB5239]

so did you have a problem with Manny-Oscar?..or manny winning a title at 154 by fighting at 150 against an unranked opponent?

Manny vs Oscar? No. That was on DLH. Manny vs Margs? Absolutely. The fight was manufactured to give manny the belt.

[pitbull puppy]

I remember I thought it was a disgrace that Oscar would fight Pacquiao back then. I thought Oscar just wanted an easy win over a future hall of famer who comes from a MUCH lower weight class.
But how often does the smaller guy beat the bigger guy? Almost never happens. A very good middleweight beats a good middleweight 12 times out of 13.
So Quillin vs Guerrero and Golovkin vs Ishida are very predictable in the outcome.

did you have a problem with manny defending his title against tim bradley who was a 140 fighter??or fighting a lightweight in jmm 2 times at ww?