Why was Tyson so beloved by fans, and not Floyd?

[deevel79]

Mike never cried during press conferences! lol

[QuCongee]

No, but he was sure whimpering like a girl during the Lewis fight when they worked on him in the corner.

[deevel79]

I think Hatton put it best when during thier promotional tour he said "I've spent the past few days with Floyd, and let me tell you, its like hanging around a 6yr old boy. If i ever end up like him, will somebody please shoot me"

[Randall_Hopkirk]

Tyson excited both boxing fans and general sports fans alike. As people said, he KO'd people with ease (in his pomp) and there was an aura about him. On the other hand, Mayweather's style is the antithesis of a 'fan friendly' style.

[moofo]

They were both black, so race should'nt play an issue here. Both have had the #1pfp title. Neither one of them had much class. So why is it that Tyson was so much more embraced by fans, while Floyd is shunned upon?

Not sure what race has to do with it?

Mike Entertained and was exciting to watch.
He came into a dire division and brought life back to boxing in a big way.
Until 1990 he was undsiputed by destroying all in his way.
Mike had the air of invicibility about him as well.
Comparing Floyd to Mike is sacrilidge in my opinion.
Tyson may have been an ass outside the ring but you can't deny the excitement he generated inside it.
Tyson>Mayweather forever.
In 200 years people will still be watching Tyson whereas no-one will remember the name Floyd Mayweather Jr.

[BrooklynBomber]

Because when he was beating up people it was evident to everyone.
Now with Floyd, on the other hand, casual fan needs to put a lot of time into a research just to understand on what basis did Floyd get a win.

[hotshoes]

when tyson gets into the ring there will always be a fight whereas pbf only dances around with his opponents

[Underboss]

I've sacrifised so much in life, can i atleast get a *******?

[Welter_Skelter]

They were both black, so race should'nt play an issue here. Both have had the #1pfp title. Neither one of them had much class. So why is it that Tyson was so much more embraced by fans, while Floyd is shunned upon?

Tyson merely claimed to be the BADDEST man on the planet.. Which for a while was TRUE...

Mayweather Claims to be The greatest BOXER who ever lived...

Shall I continue??

[Underboss]

Tyson merely claimed to be the BADDEST man on the planet.. Which for a while was TRUE...

Mayweather Claims to be The greatest BOXER who ever lived...

Shall I continue??

and floyd has done what tyson hasn't done...win 5 belts in 5 divisions.

and 1 thing both boxers have the same is, that they were both trained by former boxers.