Are the fans the problem with boxing today?

[Jsmooth9876]

Very controversial but a lot of boxing fans nowadays, especially "some" of the casuals (no offence) refuse to acknowledge good boxing unless it involves a KO as it is "boring". Schooling a fighter in theory is the best show of boxing skills and winning. I believe thats why certain fighters like Rigo are not very popular even though he has a pretty high KO percentage. The fans like aggressive fighters who fight "Mexican style"; as GGG calls it.

Rigo doesn't even hold or run from opponents, could he be more aggressive? Sure, but he doesnt fight like Lara did against Canelo that's for sure... Rigo is awesome at what he does, he pummeled Donaire in the middle of the ring...

Who cares what casuals think, they only watch to see someone get knocked out anyway, that's why they all like UFC over boxing...

[JJRod]

It's been like this for a long time.
If the guy you're supporting loses, it's because of this and that.
If your guy isn't getting the fight you want right away, it's because everyone is ducking him.
If your guy is doing the ducking, it's because of this and that.

Nothing new.

[ElMeroChingon]

Is that the excuse for watching a boring fight?[/B] It's always the same excuse, casuals, punching bags, not running, he was holding too....ect

A boring fight is a boring fight, dont care what skill level they're at, i'am paying money for a good entertaining show, if you dont give the fans what they want, dont expect much in return.

Just look at Rigo, fans spent money to see him put on a show, he didn't deliver, so they left their seats and got their entertainment elsewhere.

The mistake people make is confusing the art of boxing, with "Professional Boxing".


Like it or not, cry of you want to, but once you enter the pro ranks, it's about entertaining the masses, the fans pay your living, if you have nothing for them, they have nothing for you.

These clincher lovers and marathon supporters are usually the once who dont get it, you're not entertaining anyone if you clinch or run for the whole fight. ANything that takes fans from what Boxing is all about, Punching your opponent.