2007-03-05 07:31:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
Ric ~
You hated asking, I hate answering. The governing bodies and the Promoters are driving this great sport through the ringer. It's a collective effort you know, from the WBC,WBA,IBF, Don King, Arum, De La Hoya all of them and I can't leave out the absolute lousy referees. Did you see the Burgos/Darchinyan fight, disgracefull to write the least. Another poor kid trying to earn a buck, trying to make things better for his family with a brain injury.
The majority of people who don't know squat about boxing or fighters will write here "It's their own fault for getting in there." and I write,This is the greatest sport ever and when done properly with the same rules and regulations to athletes in their prime are incredible to watch, but it's when the mighty dollar gets involved and a persons life means nothing, when the promoters get involved that's where it goes wrong.
Holyfield, Mesi, Morales,Gatti and a host of other fighters should not be allowed to lace up a Glove anywhere in this country or else where.
Thanks for the question Ric.
2007-03-05 07:50:56 · answer #1 · answered by Santana D 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Before I answer, I dont think and I pray he doesnt get hurt.
Boxing has been reactive (opposite of proactive), meaning they only make changes after the cause.
Think Deuk Koo Kim vs Ray Mancini, after the bout, no more 15 rounders, only 12.
Think Benny Paret vs Emile Griffith3, Wikipedia says As a result of the tragic outcome, boxing would not be seen on free TV for the ensuing ten years.
Think Muhammad Ali Reform Act
I dont imagine any real changes, but they would say we will look more closely into fighters as they age and have more extensive analysis before bouts take place.
2007-03-05 18:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by kevinm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anytime any boxer is hurt in the ring it's gonna effect the whole sport especially a known fighter like holifield. for the next couple month any fighter who seems to be hurt will have the fight stopped, the ref will be quicker to give a standing eight count. even most fighters who are known as destroyers will maybe lighten up on an opponent.( remember roy jones). but eventually after awhile the sport will get back to normal. but hopefully evander will come to his senses and retire because these guys are much bigger than the ones he was use to fighting in the 80s and 90's .
2007-03-05 16:09:00 · answer #3 · answered by decannadys01 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the real deal already is "hurt bad" if vegas won't license you you need to stop. I think boxing should do 1 thing....and thats demand that a fighter make the weight the day of the fight. This would keep fighters at there more natural weights. Next is add another weight class at heavy weight. 215 (byrd) has no business fighting 245(kiltcho). 200-215,216-240, 240+
I couldn't watch it if you added head gear.
2007-03-05 18:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by brooklyn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Evander will get hurt. Food for thought: He didn't hang 'em up for ten years as Big George did. He doesn't have the devastating power of Big George or the size of Foreman to absorb punishment. Evander, even the casual boxing fan knows that the heavyweight division may be the weakest it's ever been, but don't kid yourself. Retire before you get seriously hurt. I just hope your not doing it because you mismanaged the millions you made.
2007-03-05 16:07:37 · answer #5 · answered by Brent 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No...because I'm praying Holyfield WON'T get hurt; should he, it STILL won't reform!!! Great question, and important for society and those of us who love the fight game.
2007-03-05 15:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by robert r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless we get a national governing body nothing will change. As long as fighters can pass the testing somewhere they will continue to fight. I dont' see that happening anytime soon though. Atleast a number of State Athletic commisions honor other commisions rulings.
2007-03-05 17:47:48 · answer #7 · answered by full_contact80 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, too many soilders of the sport have already fallen to have not had reform, and Holyfield is a damn fool now, especially since he has been beaten up unlike Hopkins who has been realtively unscaved in his career
2007-03-05 19:02:52 · answer #8 · answered by Legal Eagle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Professional Boxing is going down the tubes. I hate to say it, but Ultimate Fighting is the new, big combat sport
2007-03-05 15:36:37 · answer #9 · answered by Matt T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's all about the money. As long as there's money to be made on a Holyfield fight, there'll be a fight.
So, to answer your question: NO.
2007-03-05 15:41:04 · answer #10 · answered by JV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋