Quote Originally Posted by bilbo
Why is it in the Olympics that the boxers are all amatuers only?

I know we take that for granted because thats the way its always been but EVERY other sporting event in the olympics features the pro's.

Even the basketball and football tournaments there are all pro players, I'm sure the Judo fighters are the worlds best, all the tennis players are pro's, the track athletes are the worlds best obviously but for boxing is represented by amatuers only?

How awesome an event could it be if the pro's had their own tournament in the olympics!

Finally fighters wouldn't be able to choose their matchups, they would have to face the best and we'd get to see some great 3 rounders.


Anyone else ever wonder this?
Hell no boxing don't need pros. I rather see unknown youngsters fight all out as appose to pro's going through the motions.

Quote Originally Posted by rrbong
Yes... a very good idea..... then my beloved Philippines can have a gold medal through MANNY PACQUAIO!!!!!!! Splendid idea!!!!!!
To bad it's the only medal they would get.