tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671789237246190252.post4342606033424455472..comments2010-02-02T03:20:34.746+00:00Comments on Seven Punch Combo: What If The "Bible Of Boxing" Was Owned By A Promoter?Tim -- tstarks2@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13662992866938750556noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671789237246190252.post-3432556555261218902007-09-15T00:19:00.000+01:002007-09-15T00:19:00.000+01:00I'm trying to stay positive, and I've been thinkin...I'm trying to stay positive, and I've been thinking about how this move could possibly be a good thing for boxing. By acquiring Ring, GBP has become a powerhouse promotional company and a rival for Don King and Arum's Top Rank promotional companies. More competition might pressure King and Arum to up their game and provide better fights for fight fans. Unfortunately, ego gets in the way a lot of times, and sometimes great fights won't be made because promoters are unwilling to lay aside their differences and work together for the good of the sport. Part of the reason why the last quarter of 2007 looks so sweet for fight fans is because GPB and Top Rank put aside the bad blood built over Pacquiao and have worked together to make good fights. Hopefully this trend will continue.<BR/><BR/>If the worst comes to pass and the Ring becomes a corrupt tool for GBP then where will people turn to for their rankings? There are few constants in boxing, but the Ring magazine has constantly been the source for rankings that, while not universally agreed upon, were considered much, much better then the rankings of any alphabet organization. Will we turn to the Internet? Will boxing fans come together as a community and fashion their own rankings? Will a new publication emerge to replace the Ring as the new "Bible of Boxing"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671789237246190252.post-57654065111281396952007-09-14T21:21:00.000+01:002007-09-14T21:21:00.000+01:00Bob: You are a badass.Dammrod: I pray you're right...Bob: You are a badass.<BR/><BR/>Dammrod: I pray you're right.Tim -- tstarks2@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662992866938750556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671789237246190252.post-28223523484337107442007-09-14T03:25:00.000+01:002007-09-14T03:25:00.000+01:00Solid research. I never knew Oscar tried to lure P...Solid research. I never knew Oscar tried to lure Pacquiao away with a suitcase filled with money. I remember Don King was being sued for millions by Ali, but convinced him to sign a document absolving Don King for a breach of contract for a suitcase filled with $50,000.<BR/><BR/>I think the increased scrutiny The Ring will get from the boxing public will prevent it from being altered too dramatically by Golden Boy Promotions. If GBP fighters started getting special treatment in the rankings then a lot of people, including journalists like yourself, will call foul and the Ring's reputation would be forever destroyed, which is why Oscar could be sincere when he talks about how there will be no changes. But you never know in boxing. We have a whole grip of great upcoming fights to close the year, but boxing's future remains uncertain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671789237246190252.post-84974877863188104822007-09-14T02:32:00.000+01:002007-09-14T02:32:00.000+01:00De La Hoya is the devilDe La Hoya is the devilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com