BobThu Aug 14, 2025, 5:16 AM UTC
Take Joe Calzaghe, at 21-0 he couldn’t afford his rent. Forward to today, Itauma a 12 fight novice whos boxed nobody is on ppv & on 1 or 2 fights per year already. He’s talking about money (just like Aj) over legacy already.
The systems broken & its breeding an entitled to generation of boxers.
THCWed Aug 13, 2025, 12:15 PM UTC
Boxing needs a fighter’s union to govern how the sport functions, in and ouf of the ring. So long as broadcasters and promoters control it, fans will forever suffer from current symptoms.
Business e-n-t-i-t-i-e-s would need to win bids on fight cards announced by the union.
Sanctioning groups are also business e-n-t-i-t-i-e-s
The D3vilTue Aug 12, 2025, 11:37 PM UTC
The crazy thing is, a few years ago, it seemed like boxing was turning a corner when Turki first emerged & we were getting Crawford/Spence, finally.
Now, it feels more hopeless than ever.
CubanGuyNYCTue Aug 12, 2025, 10:58 PM UTC
It *****. I’ve been a fan a very long time. It’s kinda like watching one of your parents get old and become unrecognizable, and you know the end isn’t far off. FNF was hit or miss (pardon the pun), but I was glad to have it. Now there’s nothing like that. Seems we just wait around for a big fight these
landotterTue Aug 12, 2025, 9:52 PM UTC
The Choir says AMEN to you, Preach. I loved Friday Night Fights. I enjoy cards with lesser names on them, as these fighters all have something to gain by putting on a good show, win or lose. HBO, Showtime, and the fun lesser cards of a prime ESPN had boxing in a thriving era. Watching this sport bleed out slowly has been very