Why dont MMA fighter`s turn to boxing?

[Gandalf]

I agreed with Miles' sentiments until he brought up Calzaghe as a plus point for boxing which really lowers the credibility of the arguement but alas, mistakes are made and can be forgiven..

MMA fighters don't make the switch because they would be destroyed. While I accept that MMA is a more "complete" fighting art, the fighters themselves are more like Jacks of all trades and masters of none. Of course, they have their strengths..Brock was an NCAA wrestling champion but the skills of an elite boxer who has mastered his craft just cannot be found in MMA (Think Floyd, Marquez etc)

Sure MMA is a more functional way to fight on the street but that doesn't make it any fun to watch. At least not for me. I have tried watching certain fights when friends on my Facebook post about how exhilarating the fight last night was..10 out

You really don't like him, do you.

Boxing has a wonderful thing called technique and I will agree with your two examples too. Floyd and Marquez have exceptional technique. Calzaghe less so, but for me his perfection lies within his imperfections. He could only ever be a boxer. He is an avante garde pugilist, whilst they are textbook.

[Althugz]

I agreed with Miles' sentiments until he brought up Calzaghe as a plus point for boxing which really lowers the credibility of the arguement but alas, mistakes are made and can be forgiven..

MMA fighters don't make the switch because they would be destroyed. While I accept that MMA is a more "complete" fighting art, the fighters themselves are more like Jacks of all trades and masters of none. Of course, they have their strengths..Brock was an NCAA wrestling champion but the skills of an elite boxer who has mastered his craft just cannot be found in MMA (Think Floyd, Marquez etc)

Sure MMA is a more functional way to fight on the street but that doesn't make it any fun to watch. At least not for me. I have tried watching certain fights when friends on my Facebook post about how exhilarating the fight last night was..10 out

You really don't like him, do you.

Boxing has a wonderful thing called technique and I will agree with your two examples too. Floyd and Marquez have exceptional technique. Calzaghe less so, but for me his perfection lies within his imperfections. He could only ever be a boxer. He is an avante garde pugilist, whilst they are textbook.

Well that was a totally sensible and rational response. I'm dissapointed that you've left me with no retort. Apart from yes, I am a self confessed Calzaghe hater!

[Dia bando]

I agreed with Miles' sentiments until he brought up Calzaghe as a plus point for boxing which really lowers the credibility of the arguement but alas, mistakes are made and can be forgiven..

MMA fighters don't make the switch because they would be destroyed. While I accept that MMA is a more "complete" fighting art, the fighters themselves are more like Jacks of all trades and masters of none. Of course, they have their strengths..Brock was an NCAA wrestling champion but the skills of an elite boxer who has mastered his craft just cannot be found in MMA (Think Floyd, Marquez etc)

Sure MMA is a more functional way to fight on the street but that doesn't make it any fun to watch. At least not for me. I have tried watching certain fights when friends on my Facebook post about how exhilarating the fight last night was..10 out

You really don't like him, do you.

Boxing has a wonderful thing called technique and I will agree with your two examples too. Floyd and Marquez have exceptional technique. Calzaghe less so, but for me his perfection lies within his imperfections. He could only ever be a boxer. He is an avante garde pugilist, whilst they are textbook.

Well that was a totally sensible and rational response. I'm dissapointed that you've left me with no retort. Apart from yes, I am a self confessed Calzaghe hater!

Have you ever boxed yourself.?

[VictorCharlie]

There is so much fail in this thread its laughable

[Althugz]

I agreed with Miles' sentiments until he brought up Calzaghe as a plus point for boxing which really lowers the credibility of the arguement but alas, mistakes are made and can be forgiven..

MMA fighters don't make the switch because they would be destroyed. While I accept that MMA is a more "complete" fighting art, the fighters themselves are more like Jacks of all trades and masters of none. Of course, they have their strengths..Brock was an NCAA wrestling champion but the skills of an elite boxer who has mastered his craft just cannot be found in MMA (Think Floyd, Marquez etc)

Sure MMA is a more functional way to fight on the street but that doesn't make it any fun to watch. At least not for me. I have tried watching certain fights when friends on my Facebook post about how exhilarating the fight last night was..10 out

You really don't like him, do you.

Boxing has a wonderful thing called technique and I will agree with your two examples too. Floyd and Marquez have exceptional technique. Calzaghe less so, but for me his perfection lies within his imperfections. He could only ever be a boxer. He is an avante garde pugilist, whilst they are textbook.

Well that was a totally sensible and rational response. I'm dissapointed that you've left me with no retort. Apart from yes, I am a self confessed Calzaghe hater!

Have you ever boxed yourself.?

Yes, I was awful..but I could throw a better shot than Joe Calzaghe on my first day.