All I'm saying Tyga is is that boxing is a more masterful sport with 10 times more depth than MMA On side note MMA is a more complete, and versatile combat sport. However in my opinion this merely leads to fighters that are about average at best in each one, hence the 1 or 2 standouts that can execute more than one style above average Boxing on the other hand is the art of fistfighting, and is able to be honed through years of practice, which in part is why there are many elite boxers, which all go about their craft in a somewhat different albeit effective manner
Yodaddy I regret to inform you that infact my opinion is only that, despite the fact that I may disagree with you it doesnt make me or you "wrong". Aside from this, "coverage" by the media means nothing at all when forming an opinion....By your logic WWE would be superior to them all
Well I agree with you there. A MMA practitioner has to train multiple Martial Arts. While a Boxer only needs to focus on one.
Thats partly my point but is mainly why I love boxing and will watch MMA if its on. I do respect MMA, it's just not as aesthetically pleasing to me for the reasons stated earlier Good luck with boxing bro:good
I think they dont fight tune ups b.c no one would. They make very little money for championship fights or title eliminators. I cant imagine what UFC would dish out for a tune up.
LMAO... so LiDELL is just a "tough guy " compettition fighter? Lidell is 38 thats why he got creamed..... Chuck studied Karate since he was a kid . HE also wrestled division 1 in college... he also has trained Jiu Jitsu for 15 years or so.. Evans was a collge wrestler also..
I think the comparison of MMA to boxing for streetfighting is pointless. It's still a sport that has rules, a referee, a ring, and rounds. The point of MMA isn't for streetfighting at least not anymore. Reality Martial Arts like Krav Maga, Kenpo, and Keysi are meant for self defense in the "real" world. Not to mention going to the ground in a fight can be dangerous as it limits your vision (multiple assailants) and control over your opponents arms (grabs a weapon). MMA is much more versatile than boxing and adds a layer that isn't neccessarily more exciting or boring. More things can happen which is entertaining but bouts tend to be more cautious for this reason and have produced rather slow and boring fights but can end in spectacular fashion. I was a MMA fan first (Pride FC for the most part) and moved in to boxing. I don't care for the way UFC markets it as an "extreme" reality sport that carries over to the streets. There are educated MMA fans but there are also ignorant ones just like the boxing fanbase. As far as match ups I felt fighters have been protected at times to build a bigger audience. The fact that almost anyone can beat anyone suggests they are of similar skill level; it does not have mean talent. It was a problem I had with the sport because atheletes had so much area to cover, it lacked consistency. Only a few fighters come to mind who I would consider to be very well rounded. Fedor, Couture, Silva, St. Pierre, and Faber. Everyone else seems to be lacking in one category or another. 205 lbs was regarded as being the toughest division but it just seems to have the least well rounded combatants. MMA has been proven to be safer than boxing. But that doesn't mean they aren't subject to more types injuries, especially cuts from elbows. Boxing is as stated before the art of fistfighting and that's the most exciting form of combat sport to me. The handspeed, bobbing and weaving, barely slipping punches, foot movement, and the rhythm it's all done to is just incredible. I'm still a fan of both. To me better fights happen in boxing than in MMA. I blame the way organizations are structured, kind of like professional wrestling. Still waiting for Couture vs. Fedor.
Good post, I agree with most of what you said. Only thing is wether over the test of time, MMA proves to be safer, IMHO the jury may still be out on the basis of MMA being a relatively new sport, see my comments below. We obviously know the side effects of boxing from the years concusive effects to the head creates, and it's long history. I want to see the effects MMA has after a longer history. We see the public face of the Randy Coutures, Bas Ruttens etc. But don't see if they can get out of bed in the am, or the second tier guys and their overall health, or how they will fare in 10 more years. Let alone the second and third tier competitors. Also remeber we didn't see the ugly side of american football or WWF type wrestling, till years later (guys with broken bodies and lives). Just some thoughts. I also don't get why folks continue to compare the sports, you simply can't they are too different in their scope (as has been poited out many times). It's like comparing a general construction contractor (MMA), to say a cabinet maker (Boxer). Both may be good at what they do, but they won't excell in the others specialty most likely. Self defense/streefighting, I don't think belongs on a boxing board, or even in an MMA v Boxing discussion which I find inane to begin with. Those are whole different animals and circumstances. I like both but prefer boxing.
