Why does a fighter's personality matter so much?

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This is a question that's plagued me for a while. Why does a fighter's personality matter so much to fans and critics alike? Do we not watch boxing to see great fighters fight each other? How come everytime there's a discussion about any particular fighter, someone always has to bring up his personality and ramble about how much of a "****" they are?

First of all, I don't think any fan is at liberty to comment on any fighter's particular personality traits unless they have met them in person before. Secondly, even if it's a figure as public as someone like Mayweather who has no problem boasting about his accomplishments and flaunting his wealth in public.

Still, fighters fight. And that's what we watch boxing for, to see great fights. Not ***** and moan about how X fighter said something you didn't agree with in an interview 2 years ago. Or what one rival fighter said about another rival fighter (like Barrera nad Morales) years ago.

Just a question.

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DOuble post, my bad. Delete this.

[Ironside]

It's really mostly media hype. If a fighter trash talks over and over, people can't wait to see him get knocked out. Also, there are some fans that like boxer's personalities as much as their boxing skills. There is really many reasons why it does and should matter.