what changes would you like to see in boxing?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by marro, Apr 11, 2012.


  1. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That would be ok with me as long as the federal govt was not involved. The people who run it should also be voted in otherwise it would quickly become corrupt.
     
  2. I think they have the option of starting their own pension plans.
     
  3. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Only if they take money out of their paychecks and put it aside themselves. I think a small percentage of tickets sold should go into a fund and dispersed after retirement based on how many rounds the fighter fought.
     
  4. JoeAverage

    JoeAverage Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Off the top of my head yes... but then again... no.

    Because this would give the regulating bodies (WBthis and IBthat) even more power.... their rankings (which we know are already for sale..) will be worth a lot more..
     
  5. dinnynosher

    dinnynosher Active Member Full Member

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    One world title.


    get rid of Don King.
     
  6. timagen

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    All medical bills paid by promoters for injuries sustained in the ring.

    Same day weigh ins.

    The execution of Bob Arum and Don King.

    No more fights in Texas; I'm a Texan BTW.

    "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" chant variations should result in public flogging of the chanters.
     
  7. JoeAverage

    JoeAverage Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    All boxers should be in a union, and have a mandatory pension plan that promoters should pay into (e.g. 8% of the purse per fight).
     
  8. Yeah that's what I do. It's not difficult. These are grown adults responsible for themselves.

    Yes that's a good idea. I'm all for stuff like charities and support networks for fighters and ex fighters.
     
  9. DrMo

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    Get rid of all the junior/super weight classes & go back to the original 8 plus cruiser

    No 3 knock down rule & no standing 8 count in any title fight

    Same day weigh-ins with check-weights 1 week & 24 hours before

    Rehydration limit at around 5% for ring-weight

    No catchweight limits for world titles

    All world title fights should have neutral ref & all 3 judges should come from different regions

    Strict, random, all year round OSDT for all top10 contenders with very harsh penalties for testing positive
     
  10. milkman11

    milkman11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Instant replay as well.
     
  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    The main thing I would like to see is olympic style drug testing. I would also like to see the weigh in closer to the fight.
     
  12. Imperial1

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    Go back top 15 rds and 8 divisions !
     
  13. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    'Hatton wonderland' was an ingenious play on words you have to admit.

    More FBI stings on the orgs IBF style. It's not exactly the subtlest of protection rackets these bozo's are running
     
  14. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    We would never see a unification.
     
  15. Little Pea

    Little Pea 'A' grade boxing fan Full Member

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    Dreaming...

    One organization

    Money not being decided by the name of you opponent but by his rank.