By Mark Colleti: I understand that we all need to make a living. A also understand that boxing is a very dangerous sport. But somehow it has gotten to the point that money is taking over boxing. Is it the way it’s supposed to be?
The question of who is going to make more money on their PPV sales is not the right question. I mean, because more people purchased my PPV, does that mean I am the best?
Right now Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr is going to pick his opponent for his May fight. It’s either going to be Marcos Maidana or Amir Khan. I realize that boxing is a business, but how does someone’s PPV sales define him?
How come we are looking at how popular a boxer is before picking him as an opponent? Does that make sense? Moving forward, is that the way it’s going to be?
There are sports and there is entertainment. Boxing is a sport not a popularity contest.
Because of money, we have not yet seen Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao. Although there are various other reasons, denying the fans this fight is like Real Madrid never playing Barcelona.
And why is Mayweather facing either Khan or Maidana? Isn’t Erislandy Lara his mandatory challenger for his WBA Jr. Middleweight title? Styles make fights and Lara would be a real challenge to Mayweather and it would be a really good fight for the fans and for boxing as a sport.
If boxing is going to be all about money, at least let’s not forget that we, the fans, play a part. We spend the 70$ to watch our favorite fighter compete. Compete to see who the best in the sport is. The best in the ring.
Figures don ’t lie, but liars figure. Its boxing, the sweet science. Does Guillermo Rigondeaux need to act like Adrien Broner now? That’s what I want to know. I had to get this off my chest, now please leave your comments like usual.
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