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.