Will UFC ever take over boxing?

[Homeboy Runny-Ray]

UFC is a league.

MMA is the sport.

 

[Spiritual Stratocaster]

I remember exactly 10 years ago, there were rumblings on forums and heated discussions at barber shops & basketball courts about UFC taking over boxing soon....people were gassed off their nice PPV numbers and their budding superstars. I won't lie, I even bought into the hype for second.

But now, there is a MAJOR rejuvenation in the boxing world, we've got potential superstars in EVERY division, PBC is bringing in new money, and we're seeing a major resurgence in the heavyweight division with Femi & Big Bomber, and if the fight comes to fruition and he holds his own, Joseph Parker could even establish himself as a major player.

Me personally? I think boxing will stay on top because it's easier for casuals to keep up, top athletes will box before MMA because there's no money, and, let's be honest, boxing is a part of America's fabric

Boxing will always reign supreme but not because it's easier for casuals to understand..

I'm a boxing casual and I don't understand the boxing politics...yall telling me that Canelo/GGG fight was a draw...that Fury/Wilder shyt?


I will say MMA is more entertaining to watch.

Also boxing isn't just part of America's fabric but Mexico, England as well.

 

[010101]

boxing is more active & dynamic

it's naturally more entertaining to watch

mma can devolve quickly into a grappling match

that's poor entertainment

what could pick up is more kickboxing & striking competitions without any hugging/rolling on the ground

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[Spiritual Stratocaster]

To me ufc has that hillbilly/ bro type vibe

If they can shake that

most of the UFC stars have grappling, wrestling background...wrestling has always been more popular with white people..especially in the northeast/midwest.

 

[Homeboy Runny-Ray]

I didn't know jon jones only lost one match.

guess it seemed like he faded, cuz he stayed on suspension.

 

[Real]

Since the Mayweather McGregor fight the only other ppv I bought was the recent fury wilder.

 

[Memorial Stadium Piru]

I thought this thread died a year ago