what do you prefer to watch (thoughts on UFC fight)

[1hourRun]

I can't believe what I'm reading bro. We've been getting McGregor vs Diaz matchups for years in boxing. It's the very reason why these weirdos claim boxing is dead. Because the best aren't fighting the best.

But UFC delivers the same caliber of matchup, it's the greatest thing since sliced bread.

The beauty of marketing. Boxing's problem is that it doesn't package it's bull crap as beautifully as UFC. They just give it to you on a spoon and shove it down your throat, no sugarcoating.

Real talk. Some of these dudes were crying in the last big show with that wrestler and Silva on the same card but now they get these two bums mutilating one another and its the greatest fight -- and btw thats another thing that annoys me about this **** sport every time there is a 'Big' fight they say its the greatest this or that in history......pfft.

[-PBP-]

yeah they marketed it well and the fight delivered, so whats your point? You act like the fight surpassed all expectations, no it didnt, it was a rematch of a really good first fight however short it was. Why would anyone be complaining about a rematch of a fight like that? Just think you want to be seen as one of these old school 'purists' who appreciate the finer side of the sport, sneering at those who enjoy fights that are action packed and those who have the audacity to consider one sided 12 round fights with someone like lara and ward as boring. Theres many many boxers i enjoy watching, and theres a minority that i dont. Im not compelled to find every single fighter interesting.

Oh STFU..."you're a purist. You're love slickness....waaahhhhh". You dislike boring fighters but use the same boring comebacks that meathead boxing fans have been using since the Arturo Gatti days. You're comebacks are more one dimensional than Erislandy Lara's offensive game. You have more in common with the fighters you hate than you think.

Stop derailing and stay on topic. You complained that there are no tough matchups in boxing like McGregor vs Diaz. I explained to you, we've been getting these types of matchups in terms of rankings all the time. The difference is the UFC promotes and builds up their fights better and the fans are just flat out better.

Two completely different sports, if you wznt boxing to be more like UFC then why even watch boxing anymore? Just enjoy UFC. I have no problem enjoying both but I understand those that don't.

[Jewish-Reptile]

Boxing is an art. I look st UFC as thugs, although id like to see a few guys from boxing try it, preferably Stevenson, Broner, Pascal and Fury to name a few. I would take great satisfaction watching those guys being beaten half to death with their own limbs

[NYC8224]

Maybe if boxing didn't allow guys like Khan to fight Canelo, the sport would be more popular

[Madison Boxing]

Oh STFU..."you're a purist. You're love slickness....waaahhhhh". You dislike boring fighters but use the same boring comebacks that meathead boxing fans have been using since the Arturo Gatti days. You're comebacks are more one dimensional than Erislandy Lara's offensive game. You have more in common with the fighters you hate than you think.

Stop derailing and stay on topic. You complained that there are no tough matchups in boxing like McGregor vs Diaz. I explained to you, we've been getting these types of matchups in terms of rankings all the time. The difference is the UFC promotes and builds up their fights better and the fans are just flat out better.

Two completely different sports, if you wznt boxing to be more like UFC then why even watch boxing anymore? Just enjoy UFC. I have no problem enjoying both but I understand those that don't.

Sorry but you are absolutely deluded if you think we get match ups and fights like that 'all the time', not at the top level of the sport we dont. I wish boxing would take lessons from UFC (less emphasis on undefeated records, less 'marinating' fights, more competitive match ups, solid undercards) that certainly doesnt mean im not a boxing fan like you suggested earlier.

[stellen]

Boxing. Who wants to watch guys roll around with each other for an hour?

THIS! I want to watch boxing and READ about boxing. Thats why i come here. Not or wherever pussays go to talk about grown men rolling about on the floor.

[-PBP-]

Sorry but you are absolutely deluded if you think we get match ups and fights like that 'all the time', not at the top level of the sport we dont. I wish boxing would take lessons from UFC (less emphasis on undefeated records, less 'marinating' fights, more competitive match ups, solid undercards) that certainly doesnt mean im not a boxing fan like you suggested earlier.

That's a totally different topic. We're talking about McGregorvs Diaz which is nothing more than a mid level contender vs a superstar. You're delusional kid.

The UFC champion/contender model is preferable and it's a much better organized and the best are forced to fight the best. No kidding captain obvious.

The point here is, THIS fight, McGregor vs Diaz, was not an example of that. THIS fight came about because the champion was injured and Diaz filled in on short notice. He was a mid level contender and a replacement opponent. He pulled what was perceived to be a major upset, which set the stage for a lucrative rematch.

If Manny Pacquiao fought a mid level contender on short notice, the fight would be destroyed by boxing fans. They wouldn't even think about staging it on ppv.

There's a clear double standard.

[Madison Boxing]

That's a totally different topic. We're talking about McGregorvs Diaz which is nothing more than a mid level contender vs a superstar. You're delusional kid.

The UFC champion/contender model is preferable and it's a much better organized and the best are forced to fight the best. No kidding captain obvious.

The point here is, THIS fight, McGregor vs Diaz, was not an example of that. THIS fight came about because the champion was injured and Diaz filled in on short notice. He was a mid level contender and a replacement opponent. He pulled what was perceived to be a major upset, which set the stage for a lucrative rematch.

If Manny Pacquiao fought a mid level contender on short notice, the fight would be destroyed by boxing fans. They wouldn't even think about staging it on ppv.

There's a clear double standard.

think youre doing him an injustice saying hes a mid level opponent. Quite a few people who knew mma tipped diaz to win if i remember. Hes a tough stand in opponent as he proved. Certainly tougher than someone like arreola, who wilder drafted in when his opponent pulled out, cause heaven forbid he fight someone with a pulse on short notice, way too much risk and got to protect that 0!

[1hourRun]

think youre doing him an injustice saying hes a mid level opponent. Quite a few people who knew mma tipped diaz to win if i remember. Hes a tough stand in opponent as he proved. Certainly tougher than someone like arreola, who wilder drafted in when his opponent pulled out, cause heaven forbid he fight someone with a pulse on short notice, way too much risk and got to protect that 0!

You dont even know what you are talking about Wilders people offered Ostinov the fight but they decided to go for the regular WBA title....another duck from a euro just like Glazkov pulled out of his fight with Deontay for a 'Soft' touch vs. Charles Martin for the IBF -- in both cases those two clowns have had bad luck since.

[-PBP-]

think youre doing him an injustice saying hes a mid level opponent. Quite a few people who knew mma tipped diaz to win if i remember. Hes a tough stand in opponent as he proved. Certainly tougher than someone like arreola, who wilder drafted in when his opponent pulled out, cause heaven forbid he fight someone with a pulse on short notice, way too much risk and got to protect that 0!

Look at this dude. Just horrible debating.

1. You hype up Nate Diaz as more than a mid level contender. When he was ranked..what? 8? And after he win the first fight, moved up to 4. If 4-8 isn't mid level contender what is? PBP stated facts, you try to sugarcoat to make your point.

2. You bring up Wilder vs Arreola. An obscure fight watched by 800,000 people in Alabama. How can this be compared to this UFC megafight in Vegas with the biggest star in the sport? When you make comparisons, be consistent please.


Let's do a real, accurate comparison. Boxing's biggest star over the past few years...is Mayweather...the numbers support that.

Let's say Mayweather fought the Nate Diaz equivalent of boxing. Who would that be? Tough, well respected, middle ranked contenders.

Maidana?
Guerrero?

I think that's generous. I could say K9 Bundrage or Carlos Molina which I think is more accurate. But I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. Surely isn't a Cotto, Canelo or Pacquiao.

Mayweather vs. Maidana and Guerrero were heavily criticized by boxing fans.

It's a clear double standard.