Boxing isn't popular anymore because it has become a sport for the rich.

[SilverMiles]

I think the main reason boxing has a hard time being mainstream in America is because it's now a sport for the wealthy. Boxing has pretty much shunned the lower class by having fights exclusively on HBO and Showtime, both premium networks.

And to make matters worst all the big fights are held on PPV, which seems to increase every year. And not many people are willing to shell out $65 for a sport they have very little interest in.

Then many of the best fights are being held at Casinos where it's nearly impossible for average Joe to get a good seat or even a seat at all.

Add in the fact that biggest stars only fight once or twice a year and you start and boxing can sometimes be a hard sport to comprehend and you start see why it will never be as mainstream as it once was.

[-PBP-]

Only Mayweather and Pacquiao fights. Every other fight you can sit ringside at a cost cheaper than an NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL regular season game.

Mayweather and Pacquiao fights are the equivalent of the Super Bowl or the NBA finals. Tickets are impossible to get and cost a ton.

[-Jay-]

Watching sports in general isn't as cheap as it used to be. Although, boxing is definitely not a cheap sport to follow.

As superstars paydays and wages increased over the years, it basically comes out of the pockets of the fans.

We pay for the pay per views, tickets and buy the stuff they are sponsored by.

[ИATAS]

Yeah, all of us on NSB are rich. 1%ers

[arraamis]

[Luilun]

I think the main reason boxing has a hard time being mainstream in America is because it's now a sport for the wealthy. Boxing has pretty much shunned the lower class by having fights exclusively on HBO and Showtime, both premium networks.

And to make matters worst all the big fights are held on PPV, which seems to increase every year. And not many people are willing to shell out $65 for a sport they have very little interest in.

Then many of the best fights are being held at Casinos where it's nearly impossible for average Joe to get a good seat or even a seat at all.

Add in the fact that biggest stars only fight once or twice a year and you start and boxing can sometimes be a hard sport to comprehend and you start see why it will never be as mainstream as it once was.

It's not the price that keeps me from buying PPV it's corrupt judging but last time I look most kids who box are from the ****** so I would't call that the sport of the wealthy

[Guest]

Yeah, all of us on NSB are rich. 1%ers

Yeah let them eat cake.

Or whatever poor people eat.

[jas]

You can stream it or watch it couple hours later on YouTube

You couldn't do that before

[Accountoffline]

I actually will pay to see May vs Pac.. why because it's worth it, however I am not paying to see Canelo vs Cotto (not that its happening) and other than my friends who are pro's I wont pay to see it, I have a yearly sub with them online streaming sites through my friend who offer not HD but half decent quality footage on fight night, except 5 seconds behind real time.

[FeFist]

Boxing is pretty cheap. How many of the world class boxers you see today came from rich families?