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I just can't see the retirement of a couple of fighters having a drastic effect on boxing.
We're not talking about a "couple of fighters", we're talking about the two biggest draws in boxing history. You can take every single boxer currently fighting and add up all the money they generate, and it wouldn't even come close to matching what these guys make. And that money is going to be gone sooner than later: both guys are nearing 40 and have hinted at retirement.

You take any industry or economy and take away it's two biggest sources of income, and it's going to have a drastic effect. You can't even argue it. I've heard so many people here say that Floyd and Pac retiring isn't going to have an effect on boxing. I'd love to know who they think is going to make up the difference.
How many great boxers have retired in the past? Boxing is still here and doing well.
Floyd will retire, Wald will retire and boxing will go on. Slightly diminished? Certainly not, their retirement will mean matches to fill the void, if any exist. IMO
Vlad mentioned alongside Floyd is a joke.

He is nothing in this Country and his ratings prove it.
Not popular like Floyd or Manny in the US but hugely popular in Europe and Russia. If he fought more in the US his ratings would be much better, not that I really give a squat about ratings.
Don't forget that boxing is a worldwide sport and isn't centered in the US. Wait till it takes off in China, those will he exciting days for boxing fans. Agreed? Lol I'm going to have fun pissing you off!
Boxing is still centered in the US....always has been and always will be.
Suck on that one while you on your knees.
China ain't changing shit,even somebody like you should know that.

You might not give a shit about ratings but the people that matter sure as hell do.
First off, what does you statement about sucking and knees have to do with boxing?

The center of boxing is where the most interest or the biggest fight is. It could be Canada, Germany, the UK, Manilla, China or the US. Right now it's US because of the Mayweather fight.

Sir, I know what I like and want to watch. I don't care about ratings and I don't check them.

China is going to be huge, billions of fans, love their athletes, and have money to spend. PPV heaven.