Which would you rather have: A Great Champion or a Competitive Division?

[El Kabong]

Well they aren't mutually exclusive. Just because Ali, Frazier and Foreman lost fights doesn't mean they weren't all great champions. Neither are great for boxing without the other. Competitive divisions ideally produce great champions who have had their mettle tested.

True but I would say that it's out of the ordinary for an era to have both.

[Saddo]

with out a doubt a competitive division all day and twice on sundays

they produce great fights and usually a great champion as well in the end

for me if a fighter is that good he makes all the rest seem shit it can wear alittle thin over time if he never gets challanged or avoids any.

[Dizaster]

with out a doubt a competitive division all day and twice on sundays

they produce great fights and usually a great champion as well in the end

for me if a fighter is that good he makes all the rest seem shit it can wear alittle thin over time if he never gets challanged or avoids any.

It's a real shame for Heavyweights in those situations because they can do nothing about it.. But for all other divisions, the standouts can just move up.. Which is a whole other level of exciting.. And I think the real greats over time are the ones who have not just transcended a competitive division, but moved up to constantly look for the greatest challenge..
For me, that is greater than someone just ruling a single division for so many years.. Even an elite division..

[Mark TKO]

competitive division but at same time I like there being an exciting champion with an aura of invincibility. Not seen that one too often eg Tyson, SRR , Joe Louis, Frank Bruno etc

I think the latter brings more neutrals as fans too - bit like Taylor at darts

[erics44]

competitive decision but at same time I like there being an exciting champion with an aura of invincibility. Not seen that one too often eg Tyson, SRR , Joe Louis, Frank Bruno etc

I think the latter brings more neutrals as fans too - bit like Taylor at darts

Bruno was the greatest heavyweight of all time

[Memphis]

Like Mark said, a dominant champion who can transend the sports brings in more casual fans, the more casual fans the more boxing is on TV.

We'd still find something to moan about

[Master]

great champs come once in a lifetime.