I wish fighters in general were given enough respect by the fans, promoters and networks that they could lose without being completely dismissed. The momentum that propels an overhyped and overmatched prospect could be better spent with more more competitive matchmaking once a basic apprenticeship has been served. It's not going to happen though because fighters records are often maintained by promoters who know the damage a domestic loss can have on their investment. Then on top of that the UK promoters are in competition and begrudge risking their prized assets against a rivals star who will fill the vacuum their man inhabited.


Their is no reason why British fighters losing to a domestic rival should always end careers though. There are a few Brits who have lost to other UK fighters early in their career and then went on to win world titles.