So for the future of boxing what do you think?

[killersheep]

On the down side.

The HW division is still a joke.

Also after De La Hoya retirers America does not of any superstar boxers.



IMO boxing around the world is getting stronger but boxing in the USA is getting weaker.

As an American I really wish I could disagree with you but I can't. HBO will try to market Pavlik, but I don't know how receptive the casual fan will be to him I really hope they take to him well. We still have some great upcoming talent though. Tavoris Cloud, our adopted Gamboa, the Petersons (if they ever step up in quality). I think once Andre Ward gets his groove in the pros he should definately be impressive.

[albsur2006]

Yeah, the future of the boxing game looks a tad bleak. Unfortunately, the overall health of the boxing industry is based off of the strength of the heavyweight champion and the presence of high-profile American fighters. I really don't see a bunch of that coming down the pipes. Wlad, unfortunately, is not the answer because eventually he'll get knocked out. Unless Demetrius Andrade wins gold, I really don't see any high-profile American boxers outside of Pavlik and Berto coming in the future. The future for international boxing looks awesome though.