Re: Has the decline of the Heavyweight division helped or hindered boxing?
Originally Posted by
eagle
I think when the Heavies were strong not many casual fans looked below welter for good fights. Now guys at 122 and lower such as Marquez and Vasquez are getting good exposure they may not have gotten in the past.
A top Heavy would be good tho.
Yeah sort of a double edged sword. A strong heavyweight division brings exposure to the sport but takes opportunities away from other deserving fighters in the lower weights!
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