This why no superstar have been made next to pac and floyd

[Dr Rumack]

These guys look well below the standard at welterweight 10 years ago. Compare this to Williams-Margarito, or Cotto-Mosley.

The division does not deserve the pedestal upon which it has been placed.

[Dr Rumack]

Doesn't help these guys when they only fight 2x a year.

It's why they improve at a snail's pace, if they improve at all.

[NUCLEAR]

Theres an old saying

"fortune favors the brave"

[-PBP-]

Styles make fights and to appreciate boxing you have to appreciate all of the styles. Porter vs Thurman had high action. But Garcia likes to plant his feet and counter.

It's a matter of wanting to see the best fight the best or cherry pick fighters based on styles to create more entertainment.

[RespekonMyName]

It seems like nobody learned from De La Hoya-Trinidad.

[al-Xander]

Doesn't help these guys when they only fight 2x a year.

That's why it's not a good time to be a boxing fan nowadays. Fans don't get to see enough of them. Frustrating part is they don't have any reason to wait for long periods of time before scheduling their next fight. The variety of fighters they're matched with is very limited for the duration of their shelf life. Thurman vs Brook should have happened long time ago, for example. Then there's the 154 division abysmally slow in producing stars. The boxing business is basically funding part-time boxers, or "guest" boxers, who should not have picked the sport as a career in the first place.

[Idunnoshet]

SMH. This isn't the problem with boxing, this is the problem with boxing fans.

Last night was Not a breakthrough fight and it be -- and we can only hope -- a part of a series of fights that leads to a clear welterweight champion. And from that, it's likely a star will emerge.

We need to stop getting caught up with that "can this fight save boxing" mindset. Boxing is in a rebuild stage. And the best way to build it up is to continually make good fights. Last night, we took a huge step in the right direction. No, the action wasn't scintillating but two of our premier fighters took center stage on free TV. Not to mention Erickson Lubin probably making a few new fans. Imagine if Spence beats Brook...and he fights Thurman next on NBC? Sick, right? Don't get caught up in the moment or you'll miss what's ahead.

Last nights fight was Not a Breakthrough Fight . Regardless of who Thurman or Garcia fight next Us fans are gonna watch . But " Breakthrough Fight " ? As in broke through the mainstream to bring in New fans or viewers to the sport ? No way . If ur implying It Should've been but neither fighter Dared to be great then I agree . Everything was set in place for either fighter to Become the New Face of boxing but the opportunity wasn't seized .

[ruedboy]

fraud jr is not a superstar inside the ring. he's the most boring fighter of all time.

he became known not because of his killer instinct inside the ring but used his hood rat demeanor to sell tickets. the fact is 99.8% of fans who bought tickets and ppv are there not to watch an exciting fights but to see him lose.

Floyd would always talk trash and then come out and fight his cautious, defensive, no-risk fight. He was able to retire undefeated and kudos to him but I think a lot of fans were happy to see him go.

[IMDAZED]

Last nights fight was Not a Breakthrough Fight . Regardless of who Thurman or Garcia fight next Us fans are gonna watch . But " Breakthrough Fight " ? As in broke through the mainstream to bring in New fans or viewers to the sport ? Sorry but I seriously doubt it .

I think you meant to quote someone else. Or were you agreeing with me?

[Idunnoshet]

I think you meant to quote someone else. Or were you agreeing with me?

Agreeing . Just reread and saw U put it was Not a breakthrough performance ... We're good .