what do the american public think of oscar?

[The Scientist]

As a brit who has only been into boxing for a year or so i missed oscar in his prime really.

But is he a popular icon to the sport in america? In britain your average sport fan is unlikely to know him, but in america would most people know of him?

He is somewhat of a celebrity, probably one of the few boxers that would be recognized by a non boxing fan. It's not just what he accomplished in the ring, but what he's done out of it with charity work and the support of his community. His Olympic story is very heart felt, and most Americans are drawn to that. I like his attitude, some people dislike him and I truly don't understand why. I guess he's just too composed for some people, they expect him to act a fool like Mayweather does, or talk **** like Zab does. Good image for the sport of boxing.