Has boxing really regressed?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Walcott, Jul 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM.


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  1. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Boxing has absolutely regressed since the early 80's. Its an undeniable FACT!
     
    robert ungurean, Jul 31, 2026 at 5:28 AM
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  2. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Of course it has.

    Hopefully--and I'm sure everyone here agree's---we are not looking at the 2020's as the "good old days" 15 years from now.

    But we could.
     
    zadfrak, Jul 31, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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  3. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Has it really though? Use a time machine and dump Dubois, Shakur, Boots, or Bam off in 1940. You think after a bit of time to get used to different gloves they walk in to a ring and get smoked? I don't.
     
    Barrf, Jul 31, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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  4. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Absolutely. When the biggest fight in boxing is between Inoue and Bam Rodriguez, a Bantam weight against a super bantamweight than you know it’s regressed. There are no super fights at WW, MW, LW, Or HW which were the glamour divisions with the biggest fights happening in thise particular divisions. The glory days of boxing are over.
     
    drenlou, Jul 31, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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