Post by PdW2kX on May 9, 2011 18:09:50 GMT -5
I've been noticing that a lot of sites are bringing up the whole "boxing vs. MMA" war after the Pacquiao fight, so I thought I'd give my own unique outlook on things. I think I ramble a bit, and it may have a lot in common with my "pro wrestling vs. MMA" article, but hopefully you guys enjoy it. Comments/feedback is always appreciated.
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Pro Boxing vs. MMA: The War That Never Ends... But Honestly Needs To
Article Posted: May 9th, 2011
By: Oliver Saenz
I had a pretty strange feeling come over me late last Saturday night. For several different reasons, I was unable to watch the broadcast of Bellator 43, which was a pretty solid event. A lot of my problems had to deal with everyone watching Manny Pacquiao fight Shane Mosley in what was billed as the biggest boxing fight of the year. As strange as it sounds, I realized I would rather watch a small event from a small MMA promotion on a (let’s be honest) obscure network rather than watching one of the biggest boxing events of the year live on Pay-Per-View. And as always, the “boxing vs. MMA” debate/war/whatever has popped up again following a big boxing attraction. Well, if you’d do me a kindness fans and friends, allow me to give my thoughts on the situation.
I’ll start off by saying this: Mixed Martial Arts is the only promotion I follow with regularity. I watched the MLB World Series back when the Houston Astros were in it, because I’ve lived in Houston almost all of my live and I’m very proud of that fact. I watch the Super Bowl every year, because honestly, you kinda just get this feeling of obligation to watch at least part of it, you know? I had a passing flirtation with basketball in the 90’s when the Chicago Bulls were gobbling up championships left and right. And those of you that have known me for awhile know that I used to be a super-huge pro wrestling fan.
So, with all that said, you would think I wouldn’t have much to say about Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley. In all honesty, I don’t. Instead, I’d like to talk about this “boxing vs. MMA” war that always seems to pop up after a big boxing event.
Let’s start with something simple: is it fair to compare boxing to Mixed Martial Arts? Sure it is. They’re two different sports, but they’re both combat sports. Like every combat sport, they have their own unique set of rules and guidelines, and it’s the fighters that can excel within those guidelines that become the best in the world. A great athlete is a great athlete, but until you spend years and years training in the sport you’ve chosen to compete in, getting accustomed to all the nuances and subtleties and rules of your sport, you’ll never ascend to “best in the world” status.
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Read the rest here
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Pro Boxing vs. MMA: The War That Never Ends... But Honestly Needs To
Article Posted: May 9th, 2011
By: Oliver Saenz
I had a pretty strange feeling come over me late last Saturday night. For several different reasons, I was unable to watch the broadcast of Bellator 43, which was a pretty solid event. A lot of my problems had to deal with everyone watching Manny Pacquiao fight Shane Mosley in what was billed as the biggest boxing fight of the year. As strange as it sounds, I realized I would rather watch a small event from a small MMA promotion on a (let’s be honest) obscure network rather than watching one of the biggest boxing events of the year live on Pay-Per-View. And as always, the “boxing vs. MMA” debate/war/whatever has popped up again following a big boxing attraction. Well, if you’d do me a kindness fans and friends, allow me to give my thoughts on the situation.
I’ll start off by saying this: Mixed Martial Arts is the only promotion I follow with regularity. I watched the MLB World Series back when the Houston Astros were in it, because I’ve lived in Houston almost all of my live and I’m very proud of that fact. I watch the Super Bowl every year, because honestly, you kinda just get this feeling of obligation to watch at least part of it, you know? I had a passing flirtation with basketball in the 90’s when the Chicago Bulls were gobbling up championships left and right. And those of you that have known me for awhile know that I used to be a super-huge pro wrestling fan.
So, with all that said, you would think I wouldn’t have much to say about Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley. In all honesty, I don’t. Instead, I’d like to talk about this “boxing vs. MMA” war that always seems to pop up after a big boxing event.
Let’s start with something simple: is it fair to compare boxing to Mixed Martial Arts? Sure it is. They’re two different sports, but they’re both combat sports. Like every combat sport, they have their own unique set of rules and guidelines, and it’s the fighters that can excel within those guidelines that become the best in the world. A great athlete is a great athlete, but until you spend years and years training in the sport you’ve chosen to compete in, getting accustomed to all the nuances and subtleties and rules of your sport, you’ll never ascend to “best in the world” status.
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Read the rest here
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