Boxing - the sport vs the business

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by lirva, Sep 9, 2011.

  1. lirva

    lirva Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Boxing is a sport to us. We want to see good competitive fights. We frown at Hattons 40-0 conjob. We frown at Ricky Burns fighting no hopers then conveniently avoiding Broner. We frown at Calzaghe fighting so many cans. We frown at Pacquiao and Mayweather not fighting each other. We frown at Hayes performance vs Wlad.

    However, all of the above can be justified if you look at boxing as a business. Hatton made money in Manchester and was a millionare before he even fought Tszyu. Burns has made a few quid and won't be in a tough fight vs Broner on US soil next and will make money against a no hoper for a title. Calzaghes bank account also increased. Pac and Floyd are getting massive paydays avoiding each other. Haye picked up a nice cheque without going all out. All of these moves were smart business moves in a financial sense.

    I think we as fans see the sport as a sport. We love the sport of boxing. The fighters today see the sport as a BUSINESS.

    I don't have much of a point to make other than making that distinction.
     
  2. HairyHighlander

    HairyHighlander BASS !! HOWLOWCANUGO ?? Full Member

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    Really liked this piece.....
     
  3. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Even Jack Johnson and Jack Dempsey saw boxing as a business