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It’s no secret that boxing has had a terrible start to 2016; and with the Ultimate Fighting Championship continuing to put on fights that interest the public, boxing is going to need to do something to prevent from hemorrhaging fans who are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of competitive showdowns.
Ever since Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao destroyed all records with their underwhelming bout in May, the sport has been scratching and clawing to find its next big star and deliver compelling fights that will keep the fans interested.