Byrd's Marketability

[neils7147933]

The only way to get a lot of hype drummed up for Byrd is for him to beat Tyson or beat Vitali in a hyped bout. His earlier win over Vitali wasn't seen by a ton of fans and wasn't remembered by the casual fan. And he can't pick up a TKO due to an injury, either. People get excited over a big win. Otherwise, Byrd will always be a second-tier champion in the general public's eyes. People who follow boxing know better, but people who follow boxing don't create superstars on their own.

[cupcrazy01]

The only way to get a lot of hype drummed up for Byrd is for him to beat Tyson or beat Vitali in a hyped bout. His earlier win over Vitali wasn't seen by a ton of fans and wasn't remembered by the casual fan. And he can't pick up a TKO due to an injury, either. People get excited over a big win. Otherwise, Byrd will always be a second-tier champion in the general public's eyes. People who follow boxing know better, but people who follow boxing don't create superstars on their own.

I agree with this post 100%.

[Bombardier]

If we're talking in strictly marketing terms, Byrd's religious talk isn't going to help matters much either. Born-agains are pretty creepy most of the time.

[hollister]

If we're talking in strictly marketing terms, Byrd's religious talk isn't going to help matters much either. Born-agains are pretty creepy most of the time.

Yeah, I forgot about that, that's true. His crazy wife is almost more marketable than he is lol

[Neuraxis]

I do give him credit for fighting tough fights however.

Because Barrett is really the toughest fight out there right now for Byrd.

[Living Legend]

Byrd's Marketability

I just want to see Byrd fight Toney...