Man, this hype around Martinez/Cotto is why boxing is dying

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  1. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Hype around an intriguing and exciting fight is what's wrong about boxing?, ******.
     
  2. Gannicus

    Gannicus 2014 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Yup, my interest in boxing over the last month has decreased massively.
    I'm a Lomatard but I'm not even interested in talking about Loma unless it's a pre-fight breakdown or post-fight take now. That's saying something.

    It's better as a casual as you're not forcing there to be more action than there is, fights come, you don't live for it, and when they do, you just enjoy it. You don't need boxing, boxing will tap on your shoulder. I consider myself a casual now, knowledgeable in boxing but will have a layman knowledge on the current scene.

    All other eras had so many ATG's, May, Pac, Wlad etc. are even a part of the older era not this era. I'm only interested in the very best like Loma, Rigo, Ward (of the new era) now but will only pay attention to them when their fights are taking place, or meaningful fights like Groves-Froch 2.
     
  3. Ahurath

    Ahurath Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes then how come the best figter we have are also the most payed sports star? The sport is doing fine.
     
  4. modernfonzie

    modernfonzie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Exactly. People just say that boxing is dying just to say it. Look at the 2013 we've had as a boxing community. It was a crazy year.
     
  5. Overhill

    Overhill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who's your favorite active fighter? Is he proven?

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    @7.00 tough mofo
     
  6. progamer

    progamer Boxing Junkie banned

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    when one of the top guys couldnt even carry a product to sell or get a cameo role in a shitty hollywood movie, that says a lot.

    when the coward bring a ****ing bieber to cater to his shitty fans isntead of letting the fight sell itself by fighting the best, yup.

    then, one of the top guys, who can barely speak english, is the one with an upcoming movie. yeah.

    tiger plays in one of the most boring sports, is it even?, is a ****ing billionaire. yeah, something is ****ing wrong.
     
  7. jas

    jas ★ Legends: B-HOP ; PAC ★ Full Member

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    It's an intriguing fight. Just stream it if you disagree with it
     
  8. Kush

    Kush Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Damn Chavez ruined Sergio now cottos going to scavenge him :-(
     
  9. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    When did he say this ?
     
  10. v2k987

    v2k987 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Article on the scene. Go through their recent archives. Think it can't have been more than a week ago. He said his knee hurts whilst walking and that he hasn't run in a year.
     
  11. SUPER TROJAN

    SUPER TROJAN Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Definitely! This is the man who took on Paul Williams twice, when no one wanted to fight him. He fought contender, after contender, after contender waiting for Chavez Jr. to fight him. He took on everyone available!

    GGG fight will happen, assuming Martinez is still healthy enough to fight. Cotto brings in millions more than GGG. Gennady will get his day soon though. :)
     
  12. HoldMyBeer

    HoldMyBeer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :good
     
  13. aaronpernell

    aaronpernell Well-Known Member Full Member

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    So long as Martinez wins, keeps himself injury free, and fights golovkin next, I have no problem with him taking this winnable big money fight.
     
  14. JASPER

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    I think the thread starter is full of it but i think this is s bit much. The MW division is perhaps the deepest in the whole sport. I am a fan of Serg but we have to be realistic.
     
  15. RafaelGonzal

    RafaelGonzal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sergio is a credit to the sport and ducks no one don't worry if his health permits he will fight GGG and unless his injuries and age have ravaged his once great skill midget Cotto will get a beatdown no way he beats Sergio if he is at least 85 percent of what he was in his prime I have no doubt.

    Cotto vs Martinez is a hell of a lot more interesting than some of these recent Fraudulent PPV and some of the scams coming up which will get none of my money Sergio vs Cotto they are warriors and deserve this PPV.