Boxers rarely have enough power to choose who they fight. That decision is nearly always made by their managers or the heads of the various boxing organizations. read more
Most Boxers don't get to choose who they fight unless they are their own boss like Floyd Mayweather Jr but he still couldn't just fight any one because he owes fights to Showtime which means he can choose who he wants to fight but Showtime would still have to sign off on it and say this is a acceptable opponent. read more
There are numerous motives fighters give for wanting to fight, but here are a few: some fighters claim that they fight simply because they can. Others fight for the income, others because they love the martial arts, still others fight for the fame and the women that come with being a professional athlete. read more