Quote Originally Posted by ross View Post
Is that it?
I could go on all evening.

It is both irrational and unfair to compare records of athletes in different sports.
One may as well compare the performances of an Olympic swimmer and a cyclist.
Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts are completely different sports that share a few common factors. the past number of years has proven there is room for both sports and it is my opinion that the "threat" of mixed martial arts has invigorated boxing since a red hot 2007.

Nick Diaz is not among my favourite athletes. I have had my issues with him in the past, but I can never question his ability. Mayorga is a fighter that I never warmed to and who I have no admiration for in terms of technical ability. Should they indeed meet in a boxing ring of course I would give Mayorga a huge advantage, but what does it say for Diaz that with a pro boxinbg record of 1-0 is in a position to challenge Mayorga to a fight?

Furthermore let uslook into this from another perspective. What is there to gain for both fighters. For Diaz there is obviously a considerable pay day, media exposure and considerable kudos. For Mayorga there is only financial gain.