Could the global financial crisis actually help produce better US fighters?

[BlackRazor]

Well I did read that the Arena Football League might be canceled for this season so that may open the door to some more boxing on TV. I'm surprised ABC hasn't shown some fights since they own ESPN.

[RP33]

i don't think so.. i mean, it may be some sort of repercussion from the hurting economy at the moment, but i don't think you will see a spike in quality fighters..

it's not like a kid that goes to college, can't find a job, is only making $12 an hour, will now try boxing to enhance their finances.. if you're going to be a GOOD fighter, chances are you are already an athlete, and have started boxing already.. if you see that you have potential to become a great pro, then it will become your life just like any other professional sport..



i don't think that we have any hidden pound for pound kings who are white collar workers and are getting laid off or anything to that extent.. Boxing isn't just a sport you can jump into quickly and find out that you have the skills to compete with the elite..

but on the other hand, if you are a boxer and know you have skills but haven't pursued it as much as you may want to.. if you know that you can make some money off of it, then i guess you'd be more motivated to do so, but will the economic crisis produce better boxers? i don't see that happening.