Quote Originally Posted by Starr
Quote Originally Posted by El Gamo
I hear alot of people say boxing is just about hitting and not getting hit but is that true? Can't boxing be whatever the individual percieves/interprets it to be? I think it was Andre Berto in an interview who stated boxings roots were from the Romans/before that when 2 guys fight it out for the approval of the crowd and to see who the stronger man/better fighter with more heart is.

If all fighters adhered the hit and not get hit philosophy,how many fans would we have left? Don't get me wrong,I love love watching some defensive fighters in action,I just want to get your thoughts and opinions on this?

How do you percieve boxing? Do you appreciate all styles? Or ar the top fighters at the moment too defensively orientated for your liking? Let me know people,I'm interested to see what you think.
It's also about winning and individual style.

And each fighter has their own. Which is why Merchant disgusts me when he talks about getting rid of the fighters who fight like "they dont want to get their hair messed up"

Does formless combat make any sense to you? So he just wants boxing to not be about strategy anymore and just pressing a fight.

Sure it may get some ratings but it doesn't make sense if we saw Cory Spinks going and trading with a fighter bigger then him. Just minimize his chances against anyone else? Why would you play into your opponents strengths?!

I think Floyd was right when he said what he said about Merchant
CC,good posting. I believe that too,it's about winning. Each fighter must do whatever it takes to get the W,make the $$$,stay undefeated,whatever their goal is. The highlighted part is excellent.