 Has Boxing Progressed or Declined?, The Year 2003 vs 2013 |
 |
 Jan 30 2013, 07:54 PM
Post
#1
|
|
|
Super Bantamweight Group: Members Posts: 432 Joined: 19-October 11 From: Brooklyn, New York Member No.: 13,329  |
When u compare the landscape of boxing, from this point in time of stars/potential stars, compared to 2003 roster from each division, would you say (talent-wise) boxing has progressed or declined?
|
 |
 
|
 |
Replies
|
Jan 31 2013, 03:16 PM
Post
#2
|
|
|
Light Heavyweight Group: Members Posts: 4,442 Joined: 20-May 11 From: killa kali Member No.: 12,336 |
i believe it has progressed on all levels. never really been a fan of the so called 'mega fights'...they never live up to the hype. great fights just happen. no need for ppv.
i can see the u.s. having a heavyweight champion in the next 2-3 yrs. then it's popularity is going to soar. there are a lot of developing heavyweights coming up through amateur boxing. it's only a matter of time. |
|
|
|
|
Jan 31 2013, 04:57 PM
Post
#3
|
|
|
Super Bantamweight Group: Members Posts: 432 Joined: 19-October 11 From: Brooklyn, New York Member No.: 13,329 |
QUOTE (daprofessor @ Jan 31 2013, 03:16 PM)  i believe it has progressed on all levels. never really been a fan of the so called 'mega fights'...they never live up to the hype. great fights just happen. no need for ppv. i can see the u.s. having a heavyweight champion in the next 2-3 yrs. then it's popularity is going to soar. there are a lot of developing heavyweights coming up through amateur boxing. it's only a matter of time. I agree, my only question, when did ppv's start up for boxing? |
|
|
|
|
Jan 31 2013, 06:07 PM
Post
#4
|
|
|
Light Heavyweight Group: Members Posts: 4,442 Joined: 20-May 11 From: killa kali Member No.: 12,336 |
QUOTE (Gambit808 @ Jan 31 2013, 04:57 PM) I agree, my only question, when did ppv's start up for boxing? in the 80's. before that it was closed circuit television where u could watch fights on the big screen. i get why they do it....but they have forced ppv fighters on to the public and most of the guys on ppv aren't ppv worthy imo. |
|
|
|
|
Jan 31 2013, 06:23 PM
Post
#5
|
|
|
Super Bantamweight Group: Members Posts: 432 Joined: 19-October 11 From: Brooklyn, New York Member No.: 13,329 |
QUOTE (daprofessor @ Jan 31 2013, 06:07 PM) in the 80's. before that it was closed circuit television where u could watch fights on the big screen. i get why they do it....but they have forced ppv fighters on to the public and most of the guys on ppv aren't ppv worthy imo. Your right about that. The last straw for me (and I repeat) was definately the Dawson-Hopkins 1. Now it's either Stream, Sports Lounge, or a Fight Night parties with the folks. |
|
|
|
|
Feb 1 2013, 02:43 PM
Post
#6
|
|
|
Light Heavyweight Group: Members Posts: 4,442 Joined: 20-May 11 From: killa kali Member No.: 12,336 |
QUOTE (Gambit808 @ Jan 31 2013, 06:23 PM) Your right about that. The last straw for me (and I repeat) was definately the Dawson-Hopkins 1. Now it's either Stream, Sports Lounge, or a Fight Night parties with the folks. isn't that funny. the last ppv you ordered...and the last ppv i ordered have something in common. bernard hopkins. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) my last ppv was bhop/joppy. i swore them off after that. it's been fight parties ever since...and let me tell you, that has been difficult because i really enjoy watching boxing by myself. |
|
|
|
|
Feb 1 2013, 06:26 PM
Post
#7
|
|
|
Super Bantamweight Group: Members Posts: 432 Joined: 19-October 11 From: Brooklyn, New York Member No.: 13,329 |
QUOTE (daprofessor @ Feb 1 2013, 02:43 PM) isn't that funny. the last ppv you ordered...and the last ppv i ordered have something in common. bernard hopkins. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) my last ppv was bhop/joppy. i swore them off after that. it's been fight parties ever since...and let me tell you, that has been difficult because i really enjoy watching boxing by myself. lol same here. I was telling myself leading up to it, why should I trust a B Hop fight in the first place, when I should know by now that this man don't fight much for entertainment as much as he does to win the fight his own way. Him setting that record just got to my head and had me guilty of believing the hype. |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
Gambit808 Has Boxing Progressed or Declined? Jan 30 2013, 07:54 PM
Plah Progressed in talent, declined in popularity. That... Jan 30 2013, 09:31 PM Jack 1000 There are more smaller fights being made. However... Jan 30 2013, 11:00 PM Marcus While it has declined i think its progression exce... Jan 30 2013, 11:27 PM
Gambit808 QUOTE (Marcus @ Jan 30 2013, 11:27 PM) Wh... Jan 31 2013, 01:02 AM mgrover I personally think its declined mainly because pre... Jan 31 2013, 02:55 AM checkleft QUOTE (mgrover @ Jan 31 2013, 02:55 AM) I... Jan 31 2013, 03:24 AM mgrover also the essence of being a man, I know it sounds ... Jan 31 2013, 05:17 AM Jack 1000 QUOTE (daprofessor @ Feb 1 2013, 01:43 PM... Feb 1 2013, 04:23 PM daprofessor QUOTE (Jack 1000 @ Feb 1 2013, 04:23 PM) ... Feb 1 2013, 07:33 PM daprofessor QUOTE (Gambit808 @ Feb 1 2013, 06:26 PM) ... Feb 1 2013, 07:45 PM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 18th June 2013 - 04:02 PM |