Some Believe MMA Will Overtake Boxing in Popularity

Brutal sport fighting for respect The San Diego Union-Tribune: "After years of bad marketing and gruesome violence led to the sport being outlawed in many states in the 1990s, mixed martial arts fighting instituted rules that not only have made it acceptable but have prompted tremendous growth. In addition to selling out shows in California, where it was legalized only late last year, it is drawing huge cable TV ratings and some believe it will overtake boxing in popularity. "