via IFTTT Boxing fans… buckle up. Kyle and Greg dig deep into the rise of modern exhibition fights and why they’re destroying the sport we love. From Floyd Mayweather cash‑grabs to Jake Paul’s circus productions, today’s boxing scene looks nothing like the days of Ali, Foreman, Frazier, Tyson, and Sugar Ray.
This episode breaks down:
– How exhibitions used to be fun, skill‑focused showcases during boxing’s golden era
– Why today’s exhibitions are pure money plays backed by social media hype
– The role of Floyd Mayweather in ducking real competition and normalizing “safe” matchmaking
– Jake Paul’s impact on boxing credibility and wrestling‑style “worked fights”
– The Tyson/Jake Paul fight and the speculation surrounding the contract and payouts
– Why real classics like Crawford vs. Canelo get ignored while clown events go viral
– What it will take to fix boxing and bring legitimacy back for the next generation
If you grew up watching heavyweight title fights on free TV (if you remember Ali vs. Spinks, Tyson vs. Holyfield, Foreman’s comeback) this episode will hit home. Boxing used to be the heartbeat of combat sports… and now it’s fighting for its life.
0:00 Introduction – Why Exhibition Fights Are Hurting Boxing
1:33 Historical Context – Classic Boxing Exhibitions and Legends
6:02 The COVID Era Comeback: Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.
7:30 The Mayweather Money Machine and Exhibition Circus
10:06 Jake Paul: The Poster Child of Boxing’s Decline
12:54 Real Fights, Fewer Viewers – Crawford vs. Canelo vs. Spectacle
13:46 Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis – Weight Mismatch and Fan Disrespect
15:04 Modern Exhibitions: A Bad Imitation of Pro Wrestling
17:12 The Tyson vs. Roy Jones “What If?” Fantasy Fight
24:00 Boxing’s Decline: From Network Prime Time to Niche Sport
25:55 Why Fighters Avoid Each Other and the Impact of Undefeated Obsession
32:03 Fixing Boxing: Amateur Leagues, Promotion Reform, and Real Champions
40:00 Revisiting Ali vs. Spinks II and the Glory Days of Free Boxing
49:00 Jake Paul Lawsuits and Rigged Fight Allegations – Is It All a Work?
1:06:45 Final Thoughts and Closing – Can Boxing Ever Return to Glory?
