Old school boxers fought once a week against bunch of Shannon Briggs' opponents

[FinitoElDinamita]

Activity is overrated.. quality over quantity and id rather watch my favorite fighters every four months against good/decent oppositions instead of them feasting on tomato cans weekly..

They say activity keeps you sharp but when you really think about it, fighting bums who pose zero resistance cant help you in any way. If anything, that can give you a false sense of security thinking that you are better than you really are.

Were you impressed by Shannon Briggs' recent run? U think those fights helped him hone his craft?

All these old school fighters you guys love to rave about fought these kind of competition while putting more mileage on the odometer unnecessarily..

Today's way of doing things are much better.. fight 3 times a year against quality foes and preserve the body for a longer career and better life after boxing..

[Max Power]

It's no surprise that I would agree with this one.

And it's not an excuse for being inactive, those that take long breaks still deserve to be scrutinized more closely.

But I do believe that the high quality sparring and preparation against worthy and challenging sparring partners and good coaching and conditioning of the body is worth in experience points than the experience gained from regularly thrashing the local soup kitchen blokes once a month. Quality counts!

[iamasadlittleboy]

Thai's do it "old skool" and stay busy, heck the Srisaket/Suriyan/Nawaphon trio have had like 4 or 5 fights already this year and that's kept them at weight, kept them getting paid and kept them staying active...no complaints as long as you have a meaningful fight every few months.

[Max Power]

And look at the Thais, they're fucking shit at their own sport, they end up all fucked up and they look like they could use a sandwich not another fucking fight! lol

The professional level of thai boxing is far lower than real boxing (still much higher than MMA at this stage though but that is changing fast).

[iamasadlittleboy]

And look at the Thais, they're fucking shit at their own sport, they end up all fucked up and they look like they could use a sandwich not another fucking fight! lol

The professional level of thai boxing is far lower than real boxing (still much higher than MMA at this stage though but that is changing fast).

Another fight pays for the sandwich, at least that was the case with Srisaket early on in his career where he was literally fighting for his meals. He's not done too badly for a "shit" fighter.

[Max Power]

And look at the Thais, they're fucking shit at their own sport, they end up all fucked up and they look like they could use a sandwich not another fucking fight! lol

The professional level of thai boxing is far lower than real boxing (still much higher than MMA at this stage though but that is changing fast).

Another fight pays for the sandwich, at least that was the case with Srisaket early on in his career where he was literally fighting for his meals. He's not done too badly for a "shit" fighter.

Yes yes, maybe that was a bit of a rash statement lol

[ross]

The difference was, generally, "old school" boxers who were the champ, were THE champ and had to fight all comers to stay champ. Not like today where you can hold one or two. Belts and in the process avoid fighting acouple ofother very good fighters whoarepotentially the best in the division.

They took all sorts, totay. Sharp adfit i between the genuine challenges.

Whats Wlads excuse for Mormeck etc?

[Beanflicker]

I just don't see what's so fucking impressive about quantity. It makes you tougher for some reason? Do these people not understand that pro boxers fight EVERY DAY in the gym? I get that sparring isn't a REAL fight, but neither is fighting a club fighter or beginner when you're a world champion.

[beenKOed]

Activity is overrated.. quality over quantity and id rather watch my favorite fighters every four months against good/decent oppositions instead of them feasting on tomato cans weekly..

They say activity keeps you sharp but when you really think about it, fighting bums who pose zero resistance cant help you in any way. If anything, that can give you a false sense of security thinking that you are better than you really are.

Were you impressed by Shannon Briggs' recent run? U think those fights helped him hone his craft?

All these old school fighters you guys love to rave about fought these kind of competition while putting more mileage on the odometer unnecessarily..

Today's way of doing things are much better.. fight 3 times a year against quality foes and preserve the body for a longer career and better life after boxing..

They didn't fight three times a month because they loved the competition, they fought because they needed the money. I imagine there were some who liked the competition but not the majority.
As the money increased the number of fights went down. Now the fighters who like the competition fight as much as they can while the rest kick back and fight as little as possible. It's the money.

[Max Power]

Activity is overrated.. quality over quantity and id rather watch my favorite fighters every four months against good/decent oppositions instead of them feasting on tomato cans weekly..

They say activity keeps you sharp but when you really think about it, fighting bums who pose zero resistance cant help you in any way. If anything, that can give you a false sense of security thinking that you are better than you really are.

Were you impressed by Shannon Briggs' recent run? U think those fights helped him hone his craft?

All these old school fighters you guys love to rave about fought these kind of competition while putting more mileage on the odometer unnecessarily..

Today's way of doing things are much better.. fight 3 times a year against quality foes and preserve the body for a longer career and better life after boxing..

They didn't fight three times a month because they loved the competition, they fought because they needed the money. I imagine there were some who liked the competition but not the majority.
As the money increased the number of fights went down. Now the fighters who like the competition fight as much as they can while the rest kick back and fight as little as possible. It's the money.

The money is a factor to be sure, but it's by no means the complete reason for inactivity.

In the modern sport, there is F/A money for a top level HW to destroy a mug club fighter. How many ppl are gonna purchase PPV subscriptions or pay ringside seats to see that shit these days?

No no no, you cannot have it both ways. It was established good form to be active back then, today it's regarded as stupidity! To beat up guys less than your own sparring partners are worth! lol

[beenKOed]

Activity is overrated.. quality over quantity and id rather watch my favorite fighters every four months against good/decent oppositions instead of them feasting on tomato cans weekly..

They say activity keeps you sharp but when you really think about it, fighting bums who pose zero resistance cant help you in any way. If anything, that can give you a false sense of security thinking that you are better than you really are.

Were you impressed by Shannon Briggs' recent run? U think those fights helped him hone his craft?

All these old school fighters you guys love to rave about fought these kind of competition while putting more mileage on the odometer unnecessarily..

Today's way of doing things are much better.. fight 3 times a year against quality foes and preserve the body for a longer career and better life after boxing..

They didn't fight three times a month because they loved the competition, they fought because they needed the money. I imagine there were some who liked the competition but not the majority.
As the money increased the number of fights went down. Now the fighters who like the competition fight as much as they can while the rest kick back and fight as little as possible. It's the money.

The money is a factor to be sure, but it's by no means the complete reason for inactivity.

In the modern sport, there is F/A money for a top level HW to destroy a mug club fighter. How many ppl are gonna purchase PPV subscriptions or pay ringside seats to see that shit these days?

No no no, you cannot have it both ways. It was established good form to be active back then, today it's regarded as stupidity! To beat up guys less than your own sparring partners are worth! lol

It was established good form if you wanted to eat and ensure your children's future. Let's get real here, the majority of fighters never even get on a PPV card, especially the lower weight classes.
Back in the good old days, it was much worse, there was little money for anybody and those bums you were talking about were more than willing and grateful to get the work even if it meant an ass kicking.