The beginning of a new age in Heavyweight Boxing

[The Rookie Fan]

Probably not. There has only been one time in history when the heavyweights were actually the best division to watch, and that was the 1970s, which was the Golden Age of heavyweights. Someone could also make an argument that the heavyweights were the best division in the early-mid 90s. Other than that, the smaller weight classes have always had the best fighters.

I agree, but when I said the top division to watch I meant the biggest draw which the Heavies usually are. Maybe they won't claim the top spot right off the bat but I think it is a start.

[SweetPea]

I agree, but when I said the top division to watch I meant the biggest draw which the Heavies usually are. Maybe they won't claim the top spot right off the bat but I think it is a start.

Depends what part of the world we're talking about.

You're right, the heavyweights have traditionally been the biggest draw. However, in the US, the reason the heavys were a big draw is because the best heavys were American. I don't see that happening again, because the best American athletes are going to keep playing football and basketball, not boxing. The Alis, Fraziers and Foremans of this generation are playing in the NFL, and that won't change.

The heavys could definitely become the biggest division in Europe though, because that's where the best heavys are coming from.