The crossover debacle in combat sports is more about boxing because as Joe Rogan said, martial arts is real fighting!
The subject of a crossover fight in combat sports has been front and center for the better part of a decade now. The fact remains that, when it comes to its fundamentals, a martial artist, will remain an expert in one or two facts, but not a novice in all aspects of the sport.
This is the reason why there are only a few boxers who have made the transition to martial arts. Whereas in comparison you will see myriad martial artists transitioning into boxing and Muay Thai.
You may also witness the gulf in expertise possessed by a martial artist compared to a boxer. Ask James Toney and Floyd Mayweather. Although, at the very least, Toney was brave enough to grace the octagon once. Unlike a certain 45 year old.
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Joe Rogan, who has been a staunch martial arts advocate, provides some insight into what a real fighter looks like and how you can separate him from the rest.
Joe Rogan has voiced his opinion on more than one occasion, regarding the paramount importance martial arts could play in a person’s life, and a martial artist is the most dangerous individual on the planet.
In an episode of “Joe Rogan Experience,” Rogan shared a specific observation about some of the sport’s biggest fans. Such as Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Michael Jai White.
Joe said-
“You look into Bruce Lee’s eyes, you look into Chuck Norris’ eyes. These are people who really know how to piss people off. You can see it in their eyes. Michael Jai White has had a bunch of fights. Yeah , he had a few Kyokoshin fights. Michael Jai White is legit! Michael Jai White has perfect technique. Perfect!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2F9ukmEiDE
The eye test has always been a telling indication of a person. As the famous saying goes: “The eyes never lie”. Some people are molded into bold and petrifying individuals, while others are born with these attributes. Essentially, a martial artist is the most real fighter there is.
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