That's because MMA is what's popular right now. There just aren't enough fighters getting into boxing these days, so you do what you have to in order to keep th

That's because MMA is what's popular right now. There just aren't enough fighters getting into boxing these days, so you do what you have to in order to keep the money coming in. My coach has had nothing but problems with landlords, where they use dirty tricks to get his gym out of the building (despite always being on time with rent). In the latest drama, he's sharing space with MMA guys. The landlord is fine with the MMA guys but says boxing has to go because it's "scaring the people in the crossfit gym downstairs". Seriously. Getting new people in is difficult as well. Everybody seems to treat boxing with a mix of fear and contempt, and when you finally do get someone in with a real love for the sport, there's nobody for him to fight.