“Boxing Alone Won’t Last” – Mike Tyson Says Boxing Is Doomed Because of These Two Sports

Boxing has traditionally been the undisputed king of combat sports. Mike Tyson, a former heavyweight champion, asserts that the reign of the sport might be coming to an end. Tyson recently stated in a tweet that “boxing alone won’t last,” which may upset some hardcore boxing fans.

Although it’s simple to write this off as the opinion of another retired fighter, Tyson’s words have significance. Being one of the most well-known boxers in history, he has experienced the sport from all perspectives, including those of a competitor, promoter, and spectator. What did Tyson actually intend by his tweet? Does Tyson believe boxing is doomed?

Mike Tyson’s take on the future of boxing

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson recently made a statement that Michael Benson tweeted. “Boxing alone won’t last,” is a remark that has stirred up controversy in the combat sports community. Tyson believes that wrestling and mixed martial arts, where competitors frequently push the envelope of excitement and athleticism, might teach boxing a few things. In such sports, if a fighter “stinks the place out,” according to Tyson, they won’t be granted another opportunity to compete in front of a live audience. Boxing, on the other hand, frequently features dull contests that fall flat with spectators.

To combat this problem, Tyson suggests that boxing should adopt a similar approach to MMA and wrestling. “Anybody who stinks the place out, he should fight in Alaska,” says Tyson, referring to the notion that underperforming fighters should be relegated to less important matches in more remote locations.

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Tyson also suggests that the boxing world needs to be more selective in choosing which fights to promote, focusing on matches that are more likely to be exciting and generate interest among fans. Will boxing be able to adapt and evolve to remain on top of the combat sports world, or will it be overtaken by newer, more exciting sports like MMA and wrestling?

The financial success of boxing’s ‘bad guys’

Boxers like Mike Tyson have proven that in the world of boxing, the ‘bad guys’ make the most money. Tyson recently detailed why this is the case on his podcast Hotboxin’, citing the ability of flamboyant and controversial personas to captivate spectators and create an air of unpredictability that draws fans in. He was joined by his guest for the episode, former UFC welterweight kingpin Kamaru Usman.

Without a villain, there is no hero to get behind. Throughout the history of the sport, the financial success of boxing’s ‘bad guys’ has been a consistent trend. This allure has also led athletes from other sports to adopt similar personas.

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