>you don't think watching the Greatest (Ali) succumb to "early
>onset Alzheimer's" aka becoming punch drunk had anything to do
>with the altered perception around boxing? I think that had
>EVERYTHING to do with the altered perception around boxing.
>it just lost its appeal as the sadness became undeniable and
>sports entertainment consumer looked towards less exploitative
>and damaging sports to follow.

and is even more violent than boxing.

soulfunk is right about ppv... that and the lack of a dynamic American heavyweight is what's hurt boxing... the shit has nothing to do with how violent it is... Americans damn near worship violence.


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