Artem Lobov making a good point about record padding in boxing

[Curtis Harper]

I follow mma quite a lot, not jus UFC. Generally, whichever level the fighter is on, they will face a guy similar in ranking. You'll never see a deontay wilder vs eric molina type cherrypick title defense in any of the big three organisations. ever.

There's absolutely no question that mma fights are more competitive in general.

boxing should aspire to be the same, not the opposite which is why it's so pathetic to hear boxing fans criticize mma fighers' records.

embarrassing.

A great guy in MMA would only be considered maybe decent in boxing. MMA guys are pretty basic with their hand game. Kicking and grappling is where they shine.

[dibzvincent143]

Boxing fans seem less forgiving to losses than MMA fans for example, which is why an MMA star who loses doesn't signal the end of their career.

I can respect a hard fought loss against a tough opponent than a win against a can.

I think Floyd influenced that kind of belief to boxing fans.

[Curtis Harper]

I think Floyd influenced that kind of belief to boxing fans.

How many losses are acceptable with a number of fights ?

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The difference is boxers pad their records and Artem loses to the guys that are supposed to pad his record.

Fan of Artem btw, his bare knuckle fight today was fuccing crazy. Looking forward to him vs Pawly Manginalee

[DumpkinsPlus5]

When it comes to boxers who recently turned pro, it's more about gaining experience than record padding. In boxing, a fighters in ring and monetary potential are maximized. Fighter's shouldn't just "step up" before they're ready like the idiots in this thread are saying. It's almost like some of you are unaware that amateur fights are 5 rounds and championship fights are 12.

[DuckAdonis]

He's absolutely right. There is no reason for a prospect to fight 15-20 no hopers before stepping up. Taking a few losses early in your career shouldn't be a big deal as long as its against good competition.

Tell that to Lomachenko haters

[Ray*]

It’s not about padding their records, a lot of them have to learn along the way. A fighter with a limited amateur background need at least 15 to 20 pro fights to learn and work on their skills sets.

[LacedUp]

A great guy in MMA would only be considered maybe decent in boxing. MMA guys are pretty basic with their hand game. Kicking and grappling is where they shine.

what.. dude that's not the point at all.

the greatest boxer to ever live would be considered ***ing crap in mma.

My point flew over your head and that's ok.

let's move on

[LacedUp]

When it comes to boxers who recently turned pro, it's more about gaining experience than record padding. In boxing, a fighters in ring and monetary potential are maximized. Fighter's shouldn't just "step up" before they're ready like the idiots in this thread are saying. It's almost like some of you are unaware that amateur fights are 5 rounds and championship fights are 12.

Wait.. you think mma fighters are at the top of their game when they turn pro?

Another delusional fan here to defend boxers padding their records beyond belief.

Also, lol at the bold

[DumpkinsPlus5]

Wait.. you think mma fighters are at the top of their game when they turn pro?

I have no idea and I don't care. I was talking about boxing...ya know, the sport this site is supposed to be about.

Also, lol at the bold

Oops I was wrong. It's actually less than that. That proves my point even more.