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Old 03-30-2010, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Kasept
While there is plenty correct about laying aspects of the struggles of boxing and racing at the feet of their respective leadership(s), there is something far more basic at the heart of the erosion of their 'prominent place in the American sport consciousness'. The fundamental societal differences and changes in post WWII America have more to do with boxing and racing losing their position than mismanagement.
I agree and isn't it ironic that things like UFC have become more mainstream than boxing and do as well Pay Per View wise. Strange.
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