This article pretty much sums it up
http://www.lowkickmma.com/Other/Boxing-vs-MMA-9042
The only real difference is that a full appreciation of the nuances of MMA takes a bit of time. After all I once had no appreciation of free style wrestling or the chess like subtlety of Ju Jitsu.
Having...
Its not about switching codes as boxing and MMA are different beasts. Quite simply boxing took its eye off the ball and has been in decline for quite a few years. Too many anonymous fighters across too many weight classes affiliated to too many governing bodies.
When I was younger the UK scene...