This thread is slightly related to Muay Thai vs. Boxing... Boxing, although a very sound art CANNOT withstand low kicks. Futhermore, the article "San Shou vs. Boxing" proves that a well-known boxer will avoid such fights to avoid criticism. If Lennox Lewis ever fought in a MMA tournament and lost, the blow would crush professional boxing.
Tom,
I'll be objective... If a boxer boxed and a San Shou fighter did what he does, the boxer is in trouble. Simply because the boxer does not have the repetoire. I had this discussion with a few boxer friends of mine during my days at the gym. My friends all felt that boxing was the supreme art... However, when we agreed to go head-to-head, my friends could not defend against my low kicks or takedowns. I also noticed plenty of opportunities to knee or elbow had we been fighting for real. While this incident does not prove that boxing is less effective than MMA, it DOES prove that boxing is vulnerable to low kicks, takedowns and so forth.
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