Why do people care if a fighter isn't popular enough to face their fighter?

[SlySlickSmooth]

Our two biggest cash cows literally hit it/mainstream big after beating another cash cow.

Even Mayweather said the DLH was a make it or break it fight..

If top fighters don't give chances to the up and comers, then what is the point of boxing?

Floyd Mayweather wasn't the #1 contender to his first title, but he was given that shot of glory.

[bojangles1987]

Because it's the easiest excuse to make why their fighter shouldn't fight someone who might kick that fighter's ass.

[Bigg Rigg]

Our two biggest cash cows literally hit it/mainstream big after beating another cash cow.

Even Mayweather said the DLH was a make it or break it fight..

If top fighters don't give chances to the up and comers, then what is the point of boxing?

Floyd Mayweather wasn't the #1 contender to his first title, but he was given that shot of glory.

Boxing is a mess. The actual sport is the greatest IMO but the way it's ran is horrible. UFC is like a legit fight league where a guy with no fans can get a shot if he wins his fights. Now I know, UFC is a company and Boxing is a sport but if u are a GB fighter and ain't a big draw, you might not get a crack at a Danny Garcia or Canelo Alvarez.

[LoadedWraps]

Our two biggest cash cows literally hit it/mainstream big after beating another cash cow.

Even Mayweather said the DLH was a make it or break it fight..

If top fighters don't give chances to the up and comers, then what is the point of boxing?

Floyd Mayweather wasn't the #1 contender to his first title, but he was given that shot of glory.

What bothers me is people getting a shot before they really deserve it, especially when others do more. Some people flat out do not deserve to enjoy the life they do, Broner comes to mind. Others, fight hard and never really get due recognition, Katsidis, and Maidana come to mind.

[The Big Dunn]

The better question is when did fighters who barely sell 9k tickets get to act like financial sense is a valid reason to avoid a fight.

People don't care about how popular an opponent is. They just throw that into the faces of the GGG fans.

[Larry the boss]

Ask GGG'S team 1st they said they will fight anyone from 154-168..now all the sudden " it makes no financial sense"

[The Big Dunn]

Come on man, guys who draw and make money get better fights earlier and can move up the rankings easier when they win.

[davidandrei]

"Our two biggest cash cows literally hit it/mainstream big after beating another cash cow."

You just said it. Why would Mayweather or anyone else purposely risk their status so some up and comer can topple them? It didnt work out for the people they beat so they know first hand how it goes. Is there even anyone in welterweight being built up to be a star like the way Canelo or GGG is? Theres no one worthy yet. One thing I think Mayweather does is he fights these young fighters early. By early i mean, before they make it huge or get enough exp to be a threat, popularity or skillwise. He will never fight anyone who can compete skillwise or negotiation wise because hes beating them before they get big.

[New England]

they generally only care when they know that ass is gonna take a whooping.


*cough* cotto fans

[New England]

Ask GGG'S team 1st they said they will fight anyone from 154-168..now all the sudden " it makes no financial sense"

kazakh accountants.


this man sits on the throne. it stings them, bro.