Will Boxing and MMA be around in 10-20 years?

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With all the uproar about player safety in leagues like the NHL and NFL, I was wondering if boxing or MMA is facing the same type of heat? I don't really follow either....however, I've heard numerous people say that the NFL will cease to exist in due time b/c of head injuries sustained ,etc. What does this mean for sports like boxing or MMA? Are they under the same amount of scrutiny?
 
Boxing isn't going anywhere.

I can't speak on MMA because I don't really follow it.

Boxing faces the heat sometimes. But it's never on that level.

There was a fight this weekend where the fight wasn't stopped when it should have been. The guy had to have a blood clot removes, part of his skull removed to relieve pressure on his brain and induced into a coma. I don't remember seeing it once on ESPN.

As long as the money keeps coming in, boxers will put their lives at risk. And the money isn't going anywhere.
 
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boxing will always be around. the popularity amongst casual fans is low, most people cant even name an american heavyweight boxer.
mma will always have its core audience. im not sure if it's still a "niche" sport

i dont mind watching it, but i definitely wont pay those high pay per view prices
 
Speaking on behalf of MMA, numerous reports suggest the money isn't worth the potential health risks. Only the major names make "big money." Fighter pay is a huge issue.

For example, Stun Gun. One of Asia's biggest MMA fighters. Candidly revealed he makes little profit after training and camp costs. I believe he makes more for certain TV appearances than an actual fight.
 
Boxing doesn't have a core audience?

I'd say the interest among casual fans is higher in Boxing than MMA with PPV buys and all.

But, that's a different debate for a different thread.
 
Proshares said:
Boxing isn't going anywhere.

I can't speak on MMA because I don't really follow it.

Boxing faces the heat sometimes. But it's never on that level.

There was a fight this weekend where the fight wasn't stopped when it should have been. The guy had to have a blood clot removes, part of his skull removed to relieve pressure on his brain and induced into a coma. I don't remember seeing it once on ESPN.

As long as the money keeps coming in, boxers will put their lives at risk. And the money isn't going anywhere.
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Jesus Christ :smh:

For the part in bold, can't the same argument be made for the big 4?

Personally, I don't think anything is going to happen with football/hockey/etc. Too much money to be made.
 
I'd venture to say the dangers of boxing are much more known and documented; so individuals that choose to go into the profession are aware and understand the risks. One huge issue with the NFL was lack of data and perceived notions of safety were shown to be incorrect. Furthermore the league may have tried to cover or hush some of the safety issues and concerns. Hence the uproar because players WEREN'T fully aware of the risks and dangers unlike other sports
 
It could be made J's, sure. But the big difference is that the fighters are also dependent on that money and desperately need it. Outside of the bigger names, most of these guys don't make great money after the bids between promotional agencies on who gets to promote the fight. Then, factor in most fight on average maybe 3 or 4 times a year. THEN add in the guys who are getting robbed by alimony, the guys who have so many kids they need to keep fighting to pay child support, the guys are just delusional and think they're still at their peak and the guys who just can't stay away because they have nothing else.

In the big 4, you'll have GM's and coaches there to say "hey, this guy is 40...he's not getting on the team". You can keep fighting until you die in the ring as long as a promoter can squeeze a few pennies outta you.
 
Boxing and MMA have a way bigger international following than the NFL. Both aint going anywhere.
 
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