why few "non-title" bouts now?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Longhhorn71, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Used to be the champs would fight contenders in their own division, or higher, in "over the weight" limit non-title bouts and drum up interest in boxing in general.

    Why don't we see that any more?
     
    Longhhorn71, Dec 17, 2008
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  2. Rise Above

    Rise Above IBHOF elector Full Member

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    Guys dont fight anywhere near as much as they used to so they have no interest in these kind of fights. They want big money from every fight they have nowadays.
     
    Rise Above, Dec 17, 2008
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  3. Rebel-INS

    Rebel-INS Mighty Healthy Full Member

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    Plus there's about a million titles in every division, so every Tom, Dick and Harry has a belt.
     
    Rebel-INS, Dec 18, 2008
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  4. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    A loss didnt mean much back then...now it ruins careers, fans and networks drop fighters in an instant if they lose.
     
    WhataRock, Dec 18, 2008
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