Why Are Fighters Scared So Much Of Losing There Unbeaten Records

[Majesty]

Thats because in MMA there is only one champ per division so the top guys usually have to fight and one loses. In boxing there are multiple belts so you can go undefeated for 3 years and be thought nothing of. But if you do it in MMA its like a rarity. Tito Ortiz has the record for being the longest Light Heavyweight Champ for 3 years. Just 3 years. in boxing a 3 year champ isnt out of the norm but then again you can say who have they fought and maybe find one guy on their resume.

[Lance Uppercut]

undefeated records are more marketable, and marketability = more money

[Conrad]

It's wrong I guess but I can't ever see it changing.

I remember after SSM beat Margarito, I was so excited telling my Mom of all people that she should watch the recording with me. When she saw Shane's record before the fight she says "Oh he's lost loads of times, he can't be very good!"

The casual boxing fan or people like my Mom who know jack shit have the general consensus that boxers who have been beaten are not that great.