Why don't the lower weights get exposure like the mid-higher weights?

**Kevin Malone** · 01-01-2010, 08:45 PM

It seems to me, just looking at Ring Magazine ratings, that many of the smaller weights (like strawweight) involve many fighters from the Far East.

That has something to do with it as well as just the general interest in the higher weight classes. For whatever reason people always like the bigger fighters. I've never really cared, but I'm not the majority.

I wish they had more exposure here though, I'd definitely tune in.

**Spray_resistant** · 01-01-2010, 08:45 PM

Its hard to say, I think too many ppl are programed to think bigger is better and are fascinated with things that are fookin massive!!

I guess I should say no **** after that post.

**Eric Holder** · 01-01-2010, 08:50 PM

I perfer watching the lighter weight classes

**Spray_resistant** · 01-01-2010, 09:09 PM

Roman Gonzales vs Ivan Calderon would be interesting.

**-Spinal-** · 01-01-2010, 09:24 PM

You guys think it's fair that these guys have to go up in weight and basically lose a lot of power and speed just to make more money?

Then when they do get exposure it's on an undercard of this huge PPV and it's a no-hoper vs a star which ends up being a one-sided beat down all the time.

**Spray_resistant** · 01-01-2010, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by ASH KETCHUM

You guys think it's fair that these guys have to go up in weight and basically lose a lot of power and speed just to make more money?

Then when they do get exposure it's on an undercard of this huge PPV and it's a no-hoper vs a star which ends up being a one-sided beat down all the time.

Its not fair but who is to blame? I guess fans because that is where the money comes from. If more ppl took the time out to take a look then these guys could stay at the weights they belong at.

**jrosales13** · 01-01-2010, 09:41 PM

I know Carbajal-Gonzalez both made a million each and was the main event of a PPV fight that did pretty good. That is the only fight at the lower weight-class that casual fans was interested in.

I don't understand why the lower weight-classes don't get no attention? There are a lot of good who are willing to fight each other.

**jkaisen41** · 01-01-2010, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by ASH KETCHUM

Minimumweight-Featherweight have any of these guys ever get payed in the 8 digits? or at least more than $5Mill?

Why don't they get exposure? They're are exciting to watch. Are they being discriminated because of their size?

And are they forced to go up in weight and lose their power and drop in overall skill just to look for bigger pay checks?

Discuss.

I think the money that you talk about are usually only generated with the help of casual fans... and casual fans want to see brutal KO's... doesn't mean it can't happen but you know...

That's why most like nothing more then a good heavyweight fight... heavy guys beatin each other... every punch can change the outcome... it's simply human interest in destruction I guess...

**jrosales13** · 01-01-2010, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by Spray_resistant

Roman Gonzales vs Ivan Calderon would be interesting.

Roman Gonzales that's my boy. I am a huge fan of his. Him vs Calderon could be made late in the year.

But, at the same time I want to see fight Raul Garcia, Brian Viloria, and Giovanni Segura. Those would be exciting entertaining fights.

Why don't the lower weights get exposure like the mid-higher weights?