what is explanation for rise of British boxers?

for years, it was an anomaly when a British fighter won a world title. now, it's not uncommon. why?

 

Obviously the decline/retirement of americas best boxers.

Close the thread.

 

Too many American pro-fighters playing basketball, thus allowing the odd brit to wriggle through.

 

so vote!!!!

 

if u voted other, please explain. all i know is when i hear the name, john coyle, i cringe for some reason. ::

 

Where's the "it hasn't" choice? :dunno:

 

explanation for rise of British boxers?

fighting in the UK...once they cross the pond...game over...HAMED..HATTON.....Calslappy is next....:warning::warning:

 

You think it is more common now because you apparently didn't follow closely enough or don't remember.
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It's probably no different than 5, 10 and maybe 15 years ago. And 15 years ago, England had a top heavy.

 

The answer is very, very simple.

The UK has DRAMATICALLY improved it's investment in Ammy boxing. The system has been almost completely overhauled and National Lottery/Government funding has filtered right through to grass roots level. When coupled with the increasing lack of opportunities for young lads to get into the national game (Football/Soccer [for you Yanks] has seen a HUGE influx of cheap foreign players in the last 15 years), boxing is seen more and more as a great way to get off the streets and into a disciplined, physical, enjoyable hobby.

There are something like 6 Boys' Boxing Clubs within 3 miles of my house alone right now, and each is thriving.

Also, the ABA has taken the bull by the horns and started hiring top guys, such as Mario Kindelan, to come and train the next generation of Ammy boxers.

Check out the UK Ammy scene. Team GB had 4 medalists at the World Champs, including new World Flyweight Champ Frankie Gavin. All of these are now heading to the Olympics, along with the three other guys who qualified through the Euro qualifiers which have been recently held.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/7271994.stm

That means GB has SEVEN Ammy's going to Bejing. If memory serves, we had a paltry ONE go to Athens (Amir Khan) and TWO at Sydney in 2000 (Courtney Fry and Audley Harrison).

Clearly, the investment is reaping tangible rewards and, if anything, the future look even brighter...

MTF opcorn:

 

How about Puerto Ricans going to Europe?... 'EXPOOOOOSED!!!' you poor racist :: :crafty: .

 

This may (probably will) be the answer if the OP is asked again in 5 years, but it isn't the case now compared to the relatively recent past.