Best (striking) combat sport

[Deva]

What's all your guys' opinions? I'm a big fan of boxing and appreciate the skill and focus that goes into it outside and inside of the ring. I can see the merits of both kickboxing and may thai and often hear numerous people comparing the average [KB/MT] fighter as a better striker opposed to a boxer - you often see people make a comparison at an elite level too which I think is absurd. Each has it's own advantages/disadvantages.

So which is better in your opinion and why? I expect a few differing opinions and to be honest with my limited exposure I couldn't pick a superior style. But from typical conditioning I would have to say boxing.

 

[exclamatio]

It depends on the rules of the fight. Each style is just a tool, and like any tool, they are best suited to different applications.