Comments on: Does Anyone Care About U.S. Olympic Boxing?

By: Ja Dawson

Ja Dawson — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:15:02 +0000

Alex, I only saw pieces of one actual fight between two European heavyweights. And yes, I had trouble following the scoring!

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:47:18 +0000

I like Olympic boxing but unfortunately it became a joke like figure skating. This was the first Olympics I didn’t see any fights. I think you both raised important points.

By: Ja Dawson

Ja Dawson — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:05:15 +0000

R. Moyer, sadly, I must admit that you may be on to something here. I do think it transcends simple attrition to other combat sports like UFC, etc. For example, top athletes (i.e. heavyweights) who were often around 6’3″-6’4″ and 225-240 pounds, used to see boxing is a viable option. Most of those guys are either playing linebacker, tight end or power forward nowadays.

By: R. Moyer

R. Moyer — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:23:22 +0000

I believe Mixed Martial Arts are taking away what’s left of the disiplined fighters here in North America and in places like Brazil as well. When I go to the bar on a Sat. night to watch the fight, it’s usually UFC, not Boxing anymore. It’s still disappointing to lose what used to be a huge part of our culture.