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Boxing in Moiliili : The Sport’s History and Future

Boxing in Moiliili : The Sport’s History and Future. Thesis. Although boxing has historically been a cherished pastime in Moiliili , local interest in the sport has waned considerable. A variety of social, economic and political factors have contributed to boxing’s decline in popularity.

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Boxing in Moiliili : The Sport’s History and Future

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  1. Boxing in Moiliili: The Sport’s History and Future

  2. Thesis • Although boxing has historically been a cherished pastime in Moiliili, local interest in the sport has waned considerable. A variety of social, economic and political factors have contributed to boxing’s decline in popularity.

  3. Boxing Statewide • Boxing originally a part of Makahiki festivals • Bootleg Era (1893 to 1929): legal only for military -“Porch boxing” popular as a form of self defense and recreation Territorial Era (1929 to 1959): “golden age” during which boxing flourished Statehood Era (1959 to present): formal commission established -Jesus Salud (63-13-0) -Brian Viloria (28-3-0) • As boxing became lucrative natonwide, Hawaii hopefuls began to harbor championship dreams • Major fights held at Blaisdell Arena

  4. In Moiliili • Fighters coached by Kinji Kanazawa of Moiliili Boxing Club (MJS) • “Kinji Kanazawa was the pioneer of Moiliili. He was like Daniel Boone who blazed the trail.”-former Moiliili boxer Charles Harada • Many minor fights held at Honolulu Stadium • Many regional and amateur title fights • Most important: Joe Louis’ two exhibitions vs. Cleo Everett and Wayne Powell

  5. Boxing Today • Kalakaua Boxing Club, Kakaako Boxing Club Palolo Boxing Club, Pearlside Boxing, Evolution Boxing Club (Honolulu) • Most are subsidized/components of community outreach programs • Boxing has declined in popularity for a variety of reasons, most of which can be attributed to the globalizing effects of media • Hawaii has very few professional bouts • Few Olympic hopefuls

  6. Reasons for Decline • 1) Popularity of Mixed Martial Arts • 2) Lack of local “big money” fighters or fights • Tyson fight could have revived sport • Boxing scene centralized in Vegas • 3) Hawaii’s fight community is insular; boxing and MMA fans/fighters are xenophobic • Boxing Commission is clique-like and difficult “Boxing is boring. Plus, local guys (fighters) hold grudges. Local people are like that.”- “Michael”, MMA welterweight contender

  7. Boxing and MMA In Hawaii

  8. Possible Areas of Research • Ways to revive the sport • Promotion, courting money, etc. • History of boxing commission

  9. Sources • http://cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/jlouis.htm • http://ejmas.com/jcs/jcsart_svinthetal_0303.htm • http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=1953337 • http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/150/sesq6honolulustadium • Interview with “Michael” (alias). Conducted 22 September 2010 • http://www.midweekkauai.com/2010/11/the-sport-that-wont-go-away/ • http://www.onzuka.com/oahu.html

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