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Originally Posted by JIBCONTENT
your point should have been that the HEAVYWEIGHT division isn't king anymore.
but watch it come roaring back if we had a US Champion
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I think the thing is that there aren't really dominant boxers anymore in terms of violent knockout power, that head hunt. go for spectacular knockouts etc, particularly in heavyweight. I think the amount of money to be made really discourages aggression, good matchups and risk. Rhonda Rousey for example is a great grappler and a very shitty fighter. BUT, when she could aggressively attack and slam someone and submit them inside of 30 seconds, several times in a row like Tyson was doing in his day, it did A LOT for the UFC and MMA and PPV sales for the UFC. Mayweather as an example is undefeated and is a great fighter... but boring to watch. Great counter fighters are boring, no matter how often they win. There is no violent, explosive and entertaining action (unless you appreciate great boxing/have boxed).
At the end of the day, i think people want excitement and action and I don't see that in boxing today. I just see a lot of boring guys more focused on pumping up ticket sales than going into the ring and trying to destroy their opponent.