why is the sport of boxing doomed and the UFC becoming the greatest fighting sport in the world?

Answer 1

boxing is fading on its own, and its ppv thats killing it, that and the lack of character in the boxers themselves, there is no unified champions, good boxers are fighting record padders rather than really risking their belts, and then back to ppv how big were the ali forman fights? how many ppl watched them around the world ? and why ? cause it was on abc sports.
only die hard fans are going to spend $55 on a ppv

mma isnt beating boxing, its filling a void that boxing itself is creating

Answer 2

Doomed? HOw?

UFC isn't a sport, it's a MMA promotion, but the fact that you refer to UFC as a sport shows the near monopoly UFC and PRIDE FC have on pro MMA

There's always going to be boxing its just that boxing will have its ups and downs depending on how many great fights there are but people are always going to watch and there's going to be some great fighters. some boxing matches get very boring when the boxers just clinch all the way to the decision and it can be a bit repetitive seeing as they're only allowed to punch and only with the fore fist

MMA is the fastest-growing sport but the big matches aren't mentioned in the news like the Floyd vs Oscar fight. Some of the MMA fights still are very boring when they roll around for 15 minutes but the ref can stand them up if they aren't doing anything. MMA draws fighters from all backgrounds including boxing. Butterbean is 2-1 in PRIDE FC. Also there are many different ways to win.

Answer 3

The talk of boxing's doom and the rise of UFC is strictly UFC hype. They have PPVs every month too and it's just their way of trying to steal fans away from boxing. It won't happen. Those who are true boxing fans will never give it up for UFC. You can like both but in all honesty, UFC is kindof boring and although at times can be exciting, I think it's because it's still relatively new as a popular sport. They have good and bad fights, upsets, lots of build up to fights just like boxing. They may be more well rounded but thats only because they have to be able to punch, wrestle or know submission holds. But again, they suck at boxing (I have not seen one UFC guy who could box other than former pro boxers) and a lot of times they are rolling around on the ground. I dont see the excitement in that. In my mind it will never match boxing's intensity and tension in the arena before a Hagler-Hearns fight or De La Hoya/Mayweather. With all due respect let's stop the name calling and idiotic challenges people. Boxing is boxing and UFC is MMA, two different sports. If you want to measure _______ do it with your buddies down at the corner pub. Have some respect for other sports, especially one like boxing that has given us so many memories over the years.

Answer 4

the ufc is a pure american sport. people want to see knockouts and they don't want to weight 12 rounds to get a decision because the two boxers were hesitant the whole fight. ufc fighters don't hesitate, for the most part its kill or be killed. personally im a fan of boxing, but boxing is as much an art as it is a sport, a chess game if you will. the ufc is more technical now and you must be a well-rounded figher to win, but its a bloodsport more than anything. one other thing, a punch from mike tyson will forever do more damage than a punch from a ufc guy, i mean tyson has broken jaws with 10 ounce gloves on.

Answer 5

Two excellent sports. Research this and you'll know what I say is true. When Joe Louis was a young fighter getting ready to fight Braddock for the title, many sportswriters were talking about the death of boxing. All major sports at one time or another have had to deal with down cycles, especially a sport as old as boxing. Partner boxing isn't going anywhere.

Answer 6

Boxing is no where near doomed, and MMA wishes it had the legitimacy of boxing. Boxing will always have a place among sport, and a nitch in the business world as well, that place is well above the PKA. The square circle will never be replaced by an octogon.

Answer 7

Boxing is not doomed, I respect MMA athletes for doing their thing to put food on the table for their families. That is the only respect I give them. Their training habits do not compare to that of a boxer who has strict weight guidelines they have to meet and a sport that tests your anaerobic threshold to the maximum. MMA, you can rest when you are smothering or holding or hugging. In boxing holding is repeatedly broken up by a referre. I prefer Chuck Norris kick boxing show where they go all out for 2-3minutes, and get penalized for holding. MMA is circling, holding, grappling. Boring and has no hype. If you go to a bar and ask "are you going to televise the De La Hoya fight, they will tell, you; yes, at what time, where to park, where to sit, how much and at what time will your reservation start at. If you ask a restaurant if they will televise the most popular mma fighters match, they will direct you to their manager to ask, or just to come in and see it, no reservations required. The Truth hurts to MMA fans!!! As far as boxing going away? Castillo vs Hatton? Hopkins vs Wright (PPV), Cotto vs Judah (PPV), Paul Williams vs Margarito? this is just in the next couple of months, Boxing, is very alive and kicking!

Answer 8

I didn't know that was true. I love boxing more than any sport. and to the first answerer, UFC is American? When did that happen? Are you kidding? UFC looks like 2 guys having sex with each other. But hey, if you are into that it's all good.

Answer 9

Boxing is not doomed, but don't listen to the fools above who bash MMA. MMA is a great sport in it's own right, but boxin g is going nowhere. Both great sports, hopefully they can live in harmony.