Sunday, 1 March 2015

Will Boxing Die After Mayweather vs Pacquiao?

Ex UFC fighter Kenny Florian, believes that interest in boxing will die after Mayweather and Pacquiao fight on May 2nd. He is quoted as saying 'boxing's days are numbered ... and the number is 64 ... cause that's how many days are left until the Mayweather,Pacquiao fight, it  is the sport's last hurrah.
Interestingly enough I was thinking the same thing. This fight seems like it could be boxing's last true 'Super Fight'. I however  have my doubts on those thoughts. The reason for this is simple. Boxing is as old as human civilization. It's history can be traced as far back as to the 3rd Millennium BC. It was practiced by the Sumerians of modern day Iraq. It's practice evolved and was also popular in the ancient Roman Empire. That is historically. In modern times, boxing continues to break its record for revenue generation. The Mayweather V Pacquiao fight is expected to net a sum estimated at $300 Million dollars.Its therefore currently one of the worlds most profitable sports. That means people will continue to be interested in becoming fighters. Which in turn means boxing will continue to produce great fighters. I therefore doubt it will go anywhere.

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