Dispiriting

Boxing is in an odd state. It is possible that Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield will get back in the ring again, 10 years ago this was an exciting fight but now? Its a circus show.

Floyd Mayweather is considered the best pound for pound boxer on the planet. He has won world titles at five different weights he has beaten some big names and he recently ended the unbeaten record of Ricky Hatton.

It is a bit dispiriting for boxing and its fans that Mayweather's next encounter in a ring will be against WWE Wrestler The Big Show. You may ask what on earth Mayweather is thinking about but he is being paid $20 million to feature in this entertainment.

There are a number of good domestic boxing matches screaming out to be made but most will not get a sniff. Calzaghe v Woods. Calzaghe v Froch, Hatton v Witter v Rees (2 light welterweight champions and one ex). Amir Khan v Jon Thaxton.

So all credit to Enzo Machrinelli and David Haye two British Cruiserweight Champions who are meeting on March 9th. Both could have taken easy fights to boost the bank balance. It should be exciting, good luck to both of them.