MCCAIN, The Great White Knight here to save Boxing

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Pax, Sep 16, 2010.


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  1. Pax

    Pax Well-Known Member Full Member

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    First, when I say "white" I'm referring to his hair, not his race. No racism here. I'm not very opinionated politically, however extremely opinionated in regards to boxing regulations. Recently, I was englighten to the ideas of presidental candidate, John McCain. Finally, a voice to represent all the reform needed in our great sport. A brief history of the man includes: 10+ yrs. as a boxer in the U.S. navy, a war hero including a long stint as a POW, and an accomplished politician. He could be the savior of the sport of boxing. Please google all the details of this boxing reform, however I'll highlight the most important.
    1-He wants to create a union, which would include healthcare and a finincial plan for retirement.

    2- He wants to eliminate the alphabet belts, and have all boxers fight under the same body. This would lead to more clarity in boxing as well as producing the best fights. Just imagine: juanma vs. gamboa, pbf vs. pac, Klit vs. haye. All the best fights would be created similar to the format ufc uses.

    3- he wants to put the $ in the hands of the boxers.....not the promoters. This would eliminate the sleezy promoters ruining the sport: Arum, don, scharer, etc.

    4- He wants improved judging of fights, basically eliminating the "hometown" decisions.

    These changes would create a huge upswing in the interest of the casual fan, not the mention hardcore fans like ourselves. Obviouslly boxing is an international sport, so some of his ideas would be close to impossible to impose, however we must keep hope. I would guess if these rules were implied boxing would over take all major sports in popularity including: ufc, soccer, football, etc. I realize this is a pipe dream, but a dream I will continue to dream......
    your thoughts please, thx
     
    Pax, Sep 16, 2010
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  2. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    I don't know how he is trying to accomplish this, but it would be great if he does. He boxed himself, so he knows what he's talking about although beïng a Republi-CAN.
     
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  3. steele311

    steele311 Wanna Dance? Full Member

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    I hate John McCain, but give me some links and I might just have to change my mind about him... : P
     
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  4. ed7890

    ed7890 Col. Hunter Gathers Full Member

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    Boxing needs something like this, some global body to control it, for better or for worse. The numerous promoters and organizations are pulling the sport apart.
     
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  5. johnnykoolkid

    johnnykoolkid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    dude are you serious?????
    i never knew John McCain boxed!
    thats so badass :happy
     
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  6. Pax

    Pax Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I must admit, I shared the same opinion. After googling John MCcain/boxing, I will support this guy in every way.
     
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  7. Atlanta

    Atlanta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Its never going to happen, we can't get a national athletic commission, no way in hell are we ever going to get a national athletic commission and a single belt org.
     
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  8. Pax

    Pax Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I understand your point..........but's let's dream the dream and support his ideas. I respect him for voicing what we've been typing for yrs. on this site.
     
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  9. thesmokingm

    thesmokingm Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    ****, McCain's crazy. Them fools are ****ing healthcare up to no end, and now he wants to do this? Shouldn't they be busy right about now?
     
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  10. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    hes been talking about this for over 10 years.....and like in most politics, nothing has become of it
     
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  11. bkamins

    bkamins Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Why would anyone hate John McCain? I mean, I didn't vote for him because he was too old and I didn't agree with a lot of his ideas. But to use the word hate about an American hero seems:roll:...well, just wrong.
     
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  12. gobblock

    gobblock Boxing Addict banned

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    This.

    He'll sooner die than make any real strives.
     
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  13. hungover

    hungover Well-Known Member Full Member

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    these are hypothetically good ideas, but first of all, he wont be able to do it, and second of all, McCain sucks hard enough to where this still wouldnt make me like him
     
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  14. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    McCain has been talking about this stuff for years. He picked Sarah Palin for a running mate, so how good can his ideas really be:nono
     
    booradley, Sep 16, 2010
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  15. steele311

    steele311 Wanna Dance? Full Member

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    Maybe 'hate' was the wrong choice of words.. stronly dislike seems more suitable... I read an article about him in Rolling Stones one time (Make Believe Maverick, I do believe) and that's one of the reasons behind my opinion of him. I 'hate' noone.

    It's very eye opening, have a look if you wish... http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/12697/64765
     
    steele311, Sep 16, 2010
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