Quote Originally Posted by Master View Post
The fighters want to fight because that is how they earn their money so it is not in their interest not to actively fight. The only legitimate reason why they would not is to maintain their number 1 spot and not risk the slot.

Ward has had contractual issue but a lot of fighters can not fight because of legal and promotional issues. Perhaps the Boxing Union be set up to protect and represent the boxer to be able to get back into the ring asap as their career is time limited and every year they are out is time lost earning.
It's not in my best interest to take days off either, I still do it because I can and I want to a lot of the time. If I were an elite boxer who could make millions I'd probably fight once a year as well. It's as though people don't realize how bad boxing is for you, not matter how long they follow this sport. I respect the warriors who will fight often and anyone, anywhere, but I sure as hell don't envy them. Most of them do it because they have to, frightful way to make a living. If say Mayweather(just an easy example because he's made so much money and wasn't active) had traveled everywhere taking on all comers in his prime, fought everyone people wanted him to at the right times, he probably would have had to retire years ago and not made half the dough. Can anyone honestly say they would have done that in his position? I mean without just being a goof say it.