Do We Underrate The Mainstream Fans Floyd Knowledge?

[El Castigador]

You're just proving my point further. Floyd sells fights off of what he does outside of the ring or because of the opponent he chooses or because of the marketing machine behind it all. And the majority of the time, its a combination of all of that.

Floyd is the biggest draw in boxing. If you actually think everyone who buys his fights want to see him lose you are mistaken homie.

[UnDeniable]

Seriously, think about it. You think a causal fan would pay $50 to watch a fighter selectively counter punch? Thats ridiculous.

They pay to see:

A. Floyd lose
B. Floyd get his ass kicked

Thats it.

They're going to continue to be dissapointed then

They're also incredibly ****** if they buy PPV's to see a guy lose

never understood that

[Mr. Herbert]

You're just proving my point further. Floyd sells fights off of what he does outside of the ring or because of the opponent he chooses or because of the marketing machine behind it all. And the majority of the time, its a combination of all of that.

I pay to see him with his shirt off.

[MurderDeathKill]

Not reading all that, but I assume mainstream fans is supposed to mean casual fans. In that case, they make the sport rich, but certainly not due to their "knowledge" about Floyd or any other fighter. They only know the big names. They don't think to break down fights. And they just buy whatever the fuck the promoters tell them to buy during hype/ad spots.

[DLT]

Come on 25, Spinks aint the P4P Champ either. There are alot of brawlers that dont sell **** either. Its not just about that

[UnDeniable]

Most of my mates watch Floyd fight because of his status

Its got nothing to do with him losing

[El Castigador]

Most of my mates watch Floyd fight because of his status

Its got nothing to do with him losing

Exactly...............

Most casual fans dont even follow Floyd enough to hate him. they know his name and know hes the goods so they watch.

[UnDeniable]

Not reading all that, but I assume mainstream fans is supposed to mean casual fans. In that case, they make the sport rich, but certainly not due to their "knowledge" about Floyd or any other fighter. They only know the big names. They don't think to break down fights. And they just buy whatever the fuck the promoters tell them to buy during hype/ad spots.

Status is important

Being the best boxer in the world is a BIG selling point nowadays

[2501]

you know, its cool to be a fan of someone. Its cool to stick up for a guy, but come the **** on guys. Enough of this bull****. Why are you guys act so naive when it comes to Floyd? I mean first its "Floyd is the mother teresa of the sport trying to set and example making sure the playing field is level" and now this.

Think about what you guys are saying. You dudes are saying that even if Floyd wasn't selling the fights outside of the ring, he would still be getting 800K Plus PPV buys off of his fighting style alone. I mean SERIOUSLY. BE REALISTIC.

[PrimeIkeQuartey]

I just don't get why he has any fans at all.

Sure he is the greatest boxer of his generation and IMO would bet Pac easily, but he:

1) hasn't fought the best opposition
2) is a boring fighter, involved in many boring fights that have stunk out the joint
3) by all accounts and interviews, a little ego maniac douche.

Now just because he's great boxer don't mean people should like him.
I just dont get it.