I'm not American, so I'll have to take your word on that. But let's consider a few other things: he's a highly intelligent, articulate and well adjusted guy. He's got a decent record (in an admittedly weak division) and he's quite likely to unify the division. There is no-one else in America even close to accomplishing what Wlad could. Surely the public would get behind him. Okay his style isn't the best, but honestly what is there to dislike about him?
As for Mayweather, he was a phenomenal boxer but an arse of a man. Hence the love/hate relationship with the public. You can still be notorious (even hated) and be immensely popular - see Tyson.
As for Mayweather, he was a phenomenal boxer but an arse of a man. Hence the love/hate relationship with the public. You can still be notorious (even hated) and be immensely popular - see Tyson.
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