Dmitry Bivol v Gilberto Ramirez

[Spicoli]

Back yet again to the UAE. I get that the sport is no longer an 'all-American' centered thing but I think this shafts both fighters in a way. Same for the UK and last nights Joshua v Usyk. Other than the massive bankroll and that is due for any top pro but what does it do for new fan exposure and a live venue etc. It just feels like the sport on whole is losing something and a live gate / fans are becoming secondary. If they're billing it as some sort of "revenge tour" for Zurdo in name of Canelo against Bivol...but then we hold it in some isolated cricket quiet arena stuffed with millionaires, company heads and a mere fraction of actual following fans . Solid match up all moaning aside but it's no wonder half the arenas are empty during live broadcasts. Meanwhile a zillion "newer fans" hang on every work a short-bus like j Paul says.