Explain to them that as far as implementing technology to benefit the sport boxing remains stuck in a cave and remains slow to evolve. Instant replay or the lack there of for example. One of the biggest uses of a technical feature are indeed punch stats and punch graphics but they are in fact strictly dependent on human reaction and often a skewed interpretation of the action. They are used as clear examples of a fighters effectivness and victory or defeat but are actually eye-ear candy for the announcers and viewers and do not tell the actual story of the ebb & flow that makes up a fight.

On a big picture scale the use of everyday technology and its constant improvement has broadened the visibility and in turn increased the fan base greatly. The simply access to information now finds a sport that was once considered a back room dealing, the red headed step child of professional sports, on level with other popular sports. I would never have dreamed of the simplicity and constant availability of a place like this with a wide range of fans from every walk of life to share. Not to long ago if you did not actually live near a fight town or were inside in some way...honestly you had to work to follow boxing. Look it up, dig for info in 4 newspapers and were stuck following 1,2 networks and hoping they dropped info on fights you knew happened, were happening, but heard nothing. Tell them a low point was spending $2.99 on 900 numbers to listen to world results for the weekend for some fans

Social media basically being used more and more to do the negotiations and garner support by any fighter or promoter like never before. Press conferences are going the way of the dinosaur when all you have to do is announce a date via tweet. Health and nutrition, training has to be at the top of the list too as far as a benefit with technology. Great topic and good on you for incorporating a passion and hobby into career and passing it forward to students.