WBSS Bantamweight

[Beanz]

I am suprised that they allowed it because he could get injured, alphabet boys get angry and good money is not always made.

It used to be quite common, I remember Porter doing one after one of his fights was cancelled.

For guys fighting once or twice a year this would be good for them.

Guys fighting once or twice a year though is in most circumstances inexcusable. Yes the game changes as does the world, things move on but 3, 4,5,6 fights even a year was common place for so long that it is inconceivable that unless injured any fighter can defend fighting only once a year. I don't mind exhibitions it is part of the core and history of boxing but a decent spar is more useful for fighters. I have seen spars that were far more entertaining and useful for the fighters involved than the fight they were preparing for. It's an inexact science but in a short career fighting more regularly makes a lot of sense. Getting out of condition and being inactive can often lead to more injuries than those sustained in fights.

Thanks for the link. Always a pleasure to watch Inoue.