Well at least you admit its completely irrational. I think suggesting that the sport appeals to a lower socio-economic class is a pretty snobbish view point particularly when boxing has long been a sport that drew its fanbase and participants from some of the poorest neighborhoods. It is pretty much akin to an avid bowling fan claming boxing was an uncultured sport for the masses. I think what is more true is that boxing has lost a large portion of the male 18-34 year old market to MMA. 20+ years ago this part of the market (you know the affliction t-shirt wearing group) would be watching boxing. It is necessary to point out that boxing as we know it is 200+ yrs old and MMA as we know it 20+ years old. Comparing the two is apple and oranges.