Al Bernstein On Boxing: MMA And Boxing? MP Need To Fight

[El Kabong]

Very good article, and extremely relevant these days too.

I hold boxing sacred the way some might hold Jujitsu or Tae kwan do sacred, but when I see the fighters and fans of MMA sometimes I don't see any respect or reverance for the "game"....for example Brock Lesnar, he was a top level wrestler and sure he's strong as an ox, but he has no respect for his opponents, the sport, or the fans and in my view if you don't conduct yourself where you hold your sport, your opponent, your fans in high regard then you are doing a disservice to all of them.

I only watch MMA casually, but I will admit guys like Georges St. Pierre and Lyoto Machida have won me over, they are class acts and they are respectful of their opponents, their fans, and their sport.

[KananKrus]

Another excellent article from the Al Bernstein.

MMA has shown boxing that skill alone of combatants in this "contact" sport will be hard-up to keep its existence healthy and wildly popular, let alone be the blockbuster the sport of boxing aspires to be.

Courage, the pugilistic variety, plays a major role for keeping fans interested and willing to support the sport through their unwavering viewership.

Skill and courage if you have it then, pug, welcome... the world of boxing awaits you!

[killersheep]

Great article Al,

Really looking forward to Donaire/Concepcion. I was dissapointed that Donaire didn't hit the gas on his career after his upset victory over
Darchinyan, but he is still young and Concepcion is a level of opponent
I expect for him.

As for MMA, I respect the athleticism and I'll watch it if it's on, but I have no desire to follow it like I do boxing. There is definately room for both in the marketplace.

Look forward to reading more, good luck at the Donaire/Concepcion fight.