Which sport is more challenging? Boxing or MMA?

Question

I'm 20 years old and I want to learn how to fight the right way. I'm thinking of joining boxing, but then again MMA looks real challenging and knees to the face seem like fun. haha. But seriously, which one, boxing or mma?

btw, im looking to start sometime in mid-september.

any feedback would be swell! haha.

Answer 1

MMA....by FAR!!...but maybe you should start with some boxing. After a couple of months, pick 1 form of martial arts. You just don't jump into MMA, you have to have some kind of skill or knowledge to get that far. Good Luck

Answer 2

MMA!

Answer 3

boxing is much better. because it offers you GOOD benefits while mma i guess not that good. and it gives you much pain.

Answer 4

I think MMA

Answer 5

Boxing..the fights are longer and you take more of a physical beating.

In MMA the rounds are short and a lot of time is spent in the clinch..quite boring if you ask me

Answer 6

My friend, your question sort of contradicts itself.  "Which is more challenging" and "learning how to fight the right way" are two completely different concepts.  

Which sport is more challenging?  That's easy.  Boxing is more challenging, because the number of weapons you have is MUCH lower than how many you'd get to use in MMA.  Your RIGHT and your LEFT. . .that's it.  You must stay on your feet, you must constantly move, and you must keep your opponent away from you, all while trying to land your own shots and dodging his shots.  

MMA, though, is the "right way" to fight, as far as a street fight goes.  You really aren't going to see too many "boxing matches" on street corners, where anything goes.  MMA is truer to the essence of a street fight, so as far as which sport will help you protect yourself through life, I'd say go with the MMA.  

Having said that, I enjoy MMA quite a bit.  Elite athletes, to say the least.  But I LOVE boxing. . . no doubt about it.  

Answer 7

Boxing earns more and is a true science.

MMA is more fluke, just look at the top guys records, they have a few losses.

Plus MMA is for g*y men that like rolling around the floor in their underwear!!!!

Answer 8

im  a boxer im guna be honest mma is more challengin but u look g.a.y because of  moves on the floor boxin is more physical and mental fitness and its gr8 fun