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

[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.