Just watch the Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras match in Madison Square Garden, former #1 vs current #1, sold out

Question

event. I wonder if we can bring back a former #1 in boxing like George Foreman to go a few exhibition rounds with Wladamir Klitscho, would something like that sell?

Answer 1

nope.  It speaks volumes to the sorry state of the heavyweight division to even hear questions like this.

When Ali was champ, did anyone say, "Hey champ, why not go a few exhibition rounds with Marciano?"  Or when Tyson was popping heads off, did anyone say "Mike how about an exhibition with Frazier?"

Is this what this sport has become?  A circus act between athletes and washed up former champions? (i.e. Holyfield - Tyson III)