I understand boxing is a business...but it's also a sport.

[J The UnBiased]

I think most educated fans don't turn a blind eye to the business side of this game, but as fans we can't use that to justify crap fights. Understanding is one thing, but defending it is another. If a great matchup also makes great business sense, I'm all for it. But a crap fight is a crap no matter how much money is generated.

[Bushbaby]

True words spoken here.

[John Locke]

Good post.

[Ray*]

Agreed 100%.

[SlySlickSmooth]

It's a business, especially if it benefits your favorite fighter.

[Ray*]

Another thing is understanding doesn't = justifying or defending.

[Bushbaby]

I've never understood the way fans would defend a fighter who they know is taking a high reward, low risk fight all the while still praising the guy as a great fighter, or the best fighter since whatever.

[J The UnBiased]

Another thing is understanding doesn't = justifying or defending.

This is also true

[kej718]

I agree but when we are talking about PPV it's who has the biggest name, or who's hot at the moment.

[jri9d0]

I think most educated fans don't turn a blind eye to the business side of this game, but as fans we can't use that to justify crap fights. Understanding is one thing, but defending it is another. If a great matchup also makes great business sense, I'm all for it. But a crap fight is a crap no matter how much money is generated.

Quoted for truth.

Hence why I hold the fighters of yesteryear in such a high regard.