In my experience boxing, I have come to a conclusion that fan enthusiasts have lost, or replaced the true definition to the word boxing. There is a short definition thats easy to remember, hit and don't be hit, thats boxing from my perspective. In today's world of boxing, fight fans seem to love the fighter who is willing to get into wild exchanges with any fighter. Yeah sure, I can understand the entertainment value in such a match, but the purist in me won't allow that type of fighting style to sway my opinion about what boxing truly is.
Boxer vs Brawler debates are very prevalent in the boxing circles I'm in and I seem to get a higher percentage of fight fans who lean towards brawlers as better fighters. I often ask myself why this is. The key in life is balance, boxing also follows the same credo. In my opinion a boxer should embody this theory blending just the right amount of offensive with superb defense. Overly aggressive fighters usually don't have longjevity. A good boxer can fight as long as his heart and his body mechanics allow him to.
I'm interested in how others feel on this subject. Feel free to share your thoughts.
Boxer vs Brawler debates are very prevalent in the boxing circles I'm in and I seem to get a higher percentage of fight fans who lean towards brawlers as better fighters. I often ask myself why this is. The key in life is balance, boxing also follows the same credo. In my opinion a boxer should embody this theory blending just the right amount of offensive with superb defense. Overly aggressive fighters usually don't have longjevity. A good boxer can fight as long as his heart and his body mechanics allow him to.
I'm interested in how others feel on this subject. Feel free to share your thoughts.
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