If you could change one thing in boxing...

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by PrideOfWales, Oct 19, 2007.


  1. PrideOfWales

    PrideOfWales Winston Zedmore Full Member

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    ..what would you change?

    Would you have one belt per weight division?
    Would you have less weight divisions?
    Would you increase fights to 15 rounds?
    Would you change the judging system?
    Would you eradicate promoters?
    Would you enforce stricter rules on matchmaking?

    What's the one thing that really ****s you off about boxing right now? It doesn't have to be from the list above but I would have less weight divisions. It really annoys me when boxers go up a measley couple of pounds to gain another belt just because it's there and more than likely has a poor alphabet champion holding onto it looking for a payday.
     
  2. kg0208

    kg0208 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    One belt per weight class.
     
  3. boxfan99

    boxfan99 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If I could only chose one thing, I would chose one belt for each weight class.
     
  4. Punisher33

    Punisher33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I would make it 2 belts per division, and the fans should get to decide on a website who they would like to see matched up against each other. I think if you do that more fans will come back to boxing, you should always give the customer what they want.
     
  5. Motor City Sam

    Motor City Sam Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In this order:

    1. A worldwide boxing commission to regulate the sport the way pro sports leagues are regulated.
    2. One belt per weight division.
    3. A reduction to nine divisions: Heavy, cruiser, light heavy, middle, welter, light, feather, bantam, fly.

    I know I'm just dreaming.
     
  6. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    One belt per weight. Too many organizations with the letter "B" in them sanctioning belts and titles. I've seen a ton of title fights...just none of them had a purpose.

    And make the belt CLASSY, at least. A lot of these organizations have belts that look like the styrofoam one kids get at wrestling shows.
     
  7. sonny73

    sonny73 Active Member Full Member

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    I don't think the multiple champs is as much of a problem as the promoters and TV companies pushing theirs agendas onto the sport.In most of the divisions its clear who the best is but what annoys me is the way promoters either over-protect their investments or when TV companies sign fighters up because then you get dubious decisions on outcomes of some fights.It happens in all the main boxing countries,UK Germany and the US.
     
  8. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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  9. 2smart4u

    2smart4u Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :good
     
  10. drunkenspaniard

    drunkenspaniard Active Member Full Member

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    - 1 belt per division
    - 15 rounds
    - NO shitty PPV undercards or main events
     
  11. knockout

    knockout Make my day Full Member

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    One belt per weight class.
     
  12. JJ

    JJ Active Member Full Member

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    A 3 belts is fine in 10 weightclases, that makes 10-30 champions in the world
    B Doping controle, 24 month quarantine
    C Boxing shown on free tv, with help from sponsors

    Boxers that fight for other then the 3 real belts should be banned by any true champion for 24 months
     
  13. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    :deal
     
  14. jimmy1991

    jimmy1991 Active Member Full Member

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    -one belt per weight class
     
  15. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    Get rid of useless "junior" and "super" weight classes.
    Get rid of a bunch of belts and sanctioning bodies.
    An international orginization that trains and certifies referees and judges, and make it so it is illegal to use a judge or ref that is not certified. this body would also have to hold judges and refs accountable for goofy ****.

    Boo