Boxing vs. Muay Thai: Better standup base for MMA?

[Rado]

I would vote for both. But if I had to choose only one, Muay Thai.

 

[Corey Roberts]

80% boxing 20% muay thai

I'd learn the clinch work and kick defense from muay thai and all the rest i would get from boxing like stance, footwork, how to throw punches, head movement etc

By stance i don't mean the side on straight back european stance. Personally i'd go with a rocky marciano type stance to be able to transition from striking to wrestling.

So giving that i'd prefer boxing as a base

 

[Bobbybackpack]

pretty much took the words outta my mouth

As a base boxing is better coz you can learn kicks and knees later. Muay thai doesn't have the best punching, footwork and timing.