Should Boxing have a "seniors" division?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by 4eyes, Feb 13, 2008.


  1. 4eyes

    4eyes Active Member Full Member

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    Reading about Iran Barkley and Saul Mamby fighting again on the front page had me pondering this if these guys are going to fight at least they should be in with other fighters of similar age thoughts?
     
  2. joekirkbycobra

    joekirkbycobra King Of The Ring Full Member

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    i completely agree

    but theres the problem that then we will have to add another title into the mix which brings even more confusion
     
  3. gtijeffery

    gtijeffery New Member Full Member

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    Something that would make me weary of a seniors division is that for many boxers, their power is the last thing to go. This could lead to older fighters who should no longer be in the ring being allowed to do so because thay are fighting another "senior", and putting them at harms risk against a fighter who can still bang.
     
  4. jimmy1991

    jimmy1991 Active Member Full Member

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    no if they still wana fight an there aloud to fight they should fight who ever the **** they wont.
     
  5. Beebs

    Beebs Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Old guys getting hit in the head, what could possibly go wrong?
     
  6. RafaelGonzal

    RafaelGonzal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    no but there should be a pension fund were everyone would contribute with the millions being made something should be done so that some of these old veterans dont get left with anything and then have to fight in their old age and risk their health is just wrong.
     
  7. MrMagic

    MrMagic Loyal Member Full Member

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    The man in your avatar looks like Dave "The Devilfish" Uliott.
     
  8. stuistylee

    stuistylee j.c.chavez superstar Full Member

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    as in have the seniors heavy champ...more sanctioning fees 2 b made...
     
  9. rendog67

    rendog67 The firestarter Full Member

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    no i could just see disaster with guys that have just retired or reached the age limit fighting some overweight fighters way way older and way past their prime.
     
  10. 4eyes

    4eyes Active Member Full Member

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    yeah thats exactly who it is:roll: