The_Power Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 from mmafighting.com The UFC overtaking boxing as the No. 1 pay-per-view draw in sports over the last few years has led to a number of boxing promoters taking shots at the UFC. But the most famous promoter in boxing thinks thinks it's time to learn from the UFC. In a live chat with FanHouse readers, Don King said that UFC has been smart about putting good fights on basic cable to attract fans who will become pay-per-view customers while boxing has declined on basic cable and completely disappeared from over-the-air television. "Unfortunately the television networks are not broadcasting the fighters and that has been a major disappointment," King said. "Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta have done a great job with the UFC and people like what they do." King also said the UFC has developed a fan base of people who feel like they're a part of if it, while too many boxing fans have become turned off by the perception that the best fights just won't get made. "I think the UFC has done magnificent because they bring people together," King said. "That's what I am really very appreciative of. I think they can complement boxing. I have no problem with them. The more the merrier." King also said he doesn't think there's any reason not to enjoy both boxing and mixed martial arts, and he said he disagrees with those who think the growth of the UFC is a threat to the future of boxing. "Both sports go together -- no reason not to be a fan of both sports," King said. Bringing people together is what it's all about. I'm a promoter of the people, for the people and by the people. Boxing will be here yesterday today and tomorrow." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JahGreen Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Be a fan of fighting and you'll like both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entertheaardvark Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I'll keep my personal opinions of Don King to myself, but this is pretty open-minded of him. There's certainly room for both sports. Boxing's not going anywhere, but it's been it's own worst enemy the last 15-20 years with the alphabet soup title holders, lack of marketable superstars, and insatiable greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweak Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I enjoy watching all types of fighting. But i find it hard to follow boxing. Too many titles and way to many promotions. So i mainly just watch Manny fight. Otherwise it is way to hard to keep track of fighters. MMA is rather easy. UFC, Strikeforce, Cage Warriors is really simple. All their fighters are contracted by the promotion and hold fights regularly whether PPV or free TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinatubo77 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I enjoy watching all types of fighting. But i find it hard to follow boxing. Too many titles and way to many promotions. So i mainly just watch Manny fight. Otherwise it is way to hard to keep track of fighters. MMA is rather easy. UFC' date=' Strikeforce, Cage Warriors is really simple. All their fighters are contracted by the promotion and hold fights regularly whether PPV or free TV.[/quote'] Even today I still don't understand how the titles work in boxing everytime I see Manny fight his entourage is holding like 3 or 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourteen Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Even today I still don't understand how the titles work in boxing everytime I see Manny fight his entourage is holding like 3 or 4. the main ones are the WBC,WBA,WBO, The Ring and IBF i believe, I could be wrong though, I personally consider the WBC the best title in each division though. To be honest though titles don't hold much merit in boxing anymore, Shane Mosley can hold any title he wants, everyone still knows Paq-man and PBF are the two best fighters in the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven_McTowelie Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 IBF WBO WBA WBC are the 4 big Boxing organizations However there is like another 6 -7 out there but do not have the same prestige as these 4 the closet one would be the IBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhet Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 In 20 years time boxing will be what wrestling, karate, judo etc. are today - a martial art people watch only during the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roebusto Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 In 20 years time boxing will be what wrestling' date=' karate, judo etc. are today - a martial art people watch only during the Olympics.[/quote'] lol highly doubt it the sports you listed have never had the money that is involved in professional boxing. As long as there is gambling Boxing will always have a bigtime ppv buyrate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhet Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 the sports you listed have never had the money that is involved in professional boxing. Sports who nobody watches don't have money. And people watch boxing less and less. As long as there is gambling Boxing will always have a bigtime ppv buyrateThat's a good point. But gambling won't be anough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALEXMMA Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Not really a boxing fan but i do believe that boxing and mma can co-exist and really shouldn't be compared. The only problem is mma isn't killing boxing, boxing is killing boxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roebusto Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Sports who nobody watches don't have money. And people watch boxing less and less. That's a good point. But gambling won't be anough. Hate to burst your bubble here but Boxing still is a huge ppv sport and look at this way where are most of these events held ? Vegas as long as theres a Vegas there will always be gambling and as long as theres gambling there will always be boxing and with the invent of online gambling sports like boxing will fourish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roebusto Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Not really a boxing fan but i do believe that boxing and mma can co-exist and really shouldn't be compared. The only problem is mma isn't killing boxing' date=' boxing is killing boxing.[/quote'] Heavy weight boxing is killing boxing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan_ Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 fans are more educated and realize the best boxer in boxing is not the best fighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leiting Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 IBFWBO WBA WBC are the 4 big Boxing organizations However there is like another 6 -7 out there but do not have the same prestige as these 4 the closet one would be the IBO Actually boxing is promoted by various promotions (see: Golden Boy Promotions, Don King Productions) and the organizations you just talked about are governing bodies. Think of it like this, UFC would put on the show, and WAMMA would supply universal rankings and decide who was worthy of title shots and when. It's a bit different in boxing than MMA. MMA actually follows the format of pro wrestling more in that the promotion has their own champions, and they alone decide who fights for what and when. And by the way, this is one of the few times in history I've not been disgusted by the words of Don King...he is unquestionably one of the most disgusting men in sports history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonydixon2 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Funny I always thought Don King is one of the reasons boxing has been so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinatubo77 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Heavy weight boxing is killing boxing +1 Klitschko's are a couple of suckers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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