As excited as boxing insiders get at hitting the one million pay-per-view mark, it is still a small part of the American viewing public.

That has been the feeling among some boxing insiders, who portray Tyson's career as a blink or two away from short-circuiting.

The boxing insiders' suspicions now have firm support.

Mendoza had an unbeaten record, but the names of his opponents would not ring a bell with many boxing insiders.

While Starling was well-regarded by boxing insiders, he was hardly a household name with the public.

Despite his being a 6-to-5 favorite, few boxing insiders believed Louis had a chance.

He was well known and well respected by boxing insiders and fans in the Miami area.

Others beside boxing insiders began to take note of Halpern during this fight.

The reason, boxing insiders said, is the sport's lack of structure.

One boxing insider said Muhammad was penalized for not appearing at the original commission hearing.