So This is the Evolution of Boxing

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Imperial1, May 18, 2012.

  1. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Look at what the sport is turning into ! A dam circus act with people trying to get an edge every possible way but it keeps backfiring on those who try to cheat themselves as well as the sport !

    Its time to really revamp the sport ..

    Stricter drug testing

    Same day weigh ins


    Go back to the original 8 divisions

    Discipline is so lacking and the sport just enables these type of actions !

    The games has gone backwards as oppose to going forward !:twisted:
     
  2. astrojoe86

    astrojoe86 Active Member Full Member

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    I would settle for strict testing. PEDs are messing the sport up.
     
  3. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    I said this **** years ago this is the steroid age. Why now are people now finally starting to see the light. I've known about this **** for years I have friends who are track n field coaches and they used to laugh at boxings lax testing.
     
  4. Boxing Fanatic

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    it has been like this for a while. fans r the biggest dill-holes. they act surprised or dont believe their favorite fighter is on the juice. this is 2012 mofos. welcome to reality
     
  5. masterorder19

    masterorder19 Active Member Full Member

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    yup and.all these fools that discredit older fighters cause fighters these days are bigger,stronger:rofl and faster what a joke.....:lol:
     
  6. Baldwin

    Baldwin Boxing Addict banned

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    Osdt same day has fight and random drug testing too.
     
  7. The Kurgan

    The Kurgan Boxing Junkie banned

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    When Mayweather initially started getting pissy about all this crap, I thought it was just a matter of getting an excuse and casting a shadow over a potential dangerous opponent.

    Now, after the past few weeks, I'm fully in his corner. Randomized Olympic-style drugs testing is the only way to go for title fighs.
     
  8. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    ^this
     
  9. Clarky Cat

    Clarky Cat Stalwart Full Member

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    Yup. Stricter testing is desperately needed.
     
  10. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    All these so called new advancements have watered down the sport ...This is why boxers careers are really shortened ..
     
  11. jawbreaker

    jawbreaker Active Member Full Member

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    Calm down, dude you did not have a crystal ball. Steroids were never a factor becuase back then there were no advantages to gain as far as boxing is concerned.

    Thanks to recent improvements, there are some benefits to be gained hence the rise in usage.
     
  12. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    i agree boxing needs fixing but 8 weights and same day weigh ins arent fixing it

    i think either very harsh penaltys for cheaters or they should legalize it, we shouldnt sit on the fence and claim to be tough on roids but then be soft

    i admit too many weights, i say remove some of those little weights separated by 4 pounds, like is it really that dangerous to go from 122 to 126 or 118 to 122, no it isnt

    i have no problem with day b4 weigh ins

    maybe they can have a limit on what you can weigh, like you cant weigh a certain amount under your weight maybe the night of the fight say your 140 you cant be over 154

    what boxing may need is a way to just make the fights happen

    UFC does it boxing needs to just make the best fights and needs to have contenders face off rather than form a line and wait their turn to get a title shot
     
  13. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    i agree people bury their head in the sand too much on the steroid issue
     
  14. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    The facts are the PED use continues to increase across all sports.

    IMO stop testing altogether it is useless to fight it. Much like legalizing weed. Stop acting like you can stop it and let it be.
     
  15. m8te

    m8te Oh you ain't know? Full Member

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    yeah, when you think about it, its really gone backward, while every other professional sport has advanced in every way.