Glad to see a couple of old-timers weighing in on the matter. No.... us diehard boxing fans are not going to turn our backs on boxing. We're not gonna abandon this sport we love so much. But it's frustrating to see how other sports implement changes for the better, and yet boxing remains stagnant. We still have corrupt old dinosaurs like Sulaiman calling the shots in the WBC... we still have not found an answer to corrupt and/or inept judging... and we still have to live without big fights that never get made due to the greediness of promoters. Some changes have been made over the years, to be honest. Like the change from 15 to 12 rounds in championship fights. I don't know if this in fact has saved boxer's lives or prevented more brain damage. I do miss the excitement of some classic 15 round fights, though. Also, CompuBox may not be perfect... but at least it makes the attempt to take the subjectiveness out of judging. But more can be done. We need some new blood at the top. I honestly thought Oscar de la Hoya was going to use his considerable influence to help the sport. But unfortunately I don't think he's done that. Not that he should feel obligated, but it would be nice to have someone with Oscar's pull doing more to improve boxing.
But in the end, I'm like everyone else that loves boxing. I'll just keep watching no matter what. Put a boxing card together, and I'll be there.
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