African American Fighters dont have mass fan support

[medium-deek]

According to Vivek Wallace over at opposite of West side boxing, many boxing promoters find it hard helping African American fighters earn healthy living because "unlike Latino fighters, or those who hail from other countries, African American fighters simply don't carry the same level of support".

This is in relation to Mosley and Hopkins complaining that because they are black, GBP has not set up big money fights for them.

With Mayweather and the heavyweights being an exception, do members here agree?

I cannot see the likes of Bradley, Alexander etc ever making the amount the likes of Khan, Manny, Hatton etc will ever or have made.

Why do african-americans not support black fighters to the same level or degree Latino's, Brits (look how many thousands of fans Rick brought from the UK)?

[B.U.R.N.E.R]

You have to play the bad guy.

The last Black boxer who was a big draw by smiling and kissing babies was Sugar Ray Leonard.

[$tate of Mind]

According to Vivek Wallace over at opposite of West side boxing, many boxing promoters find it hard helping African American fighters earn healthy living because "unlike Latino fighters, or those who hail from other countries, African American fighters simply don't carry the same level of support".

This is in relation to Mosley and Hopkins complaining that because they are black, GBP has not set up big money fights for them.

With Mayweather and the heavyweights being an exception, do members here agree?

I cannot see the likes of Bradley, Alexander etc ever making the amount the likes of Khan, Manny, Hatton etc will ever or have made.

Why do african-americans not support black fighters to the same level or degree Latino's, Brits (look how many thousands of fans Rick brought from the UK)?

There is some truth to what you say, but Mayweather, Tyson, Leonard, Ali, etc. have/had huge followings. In today's world of boxing it's damn near impossible to become huge star without fighting on PPV. How popular were Floyd and Manny before fighting Oscar? Fighters like Tim, Devon, and Andre need the chance to prove themselves on the biggest stage.

[The Gambler1981]

I would have never thought Floyd would have got as big as he did.


It can be done, but it generally requires the guy to be excellent.

[LoStranger]

You have to play the bad guy.

The last Black boxer who was a big draw by smiling and kissing babies was Sugar Ray Leonard.

No Celings my black brother its much our fault tho Hispanics SUPPORT their boxers as do Brits while blacks support the sport we need to start supporting our OWN fighters if a Floyd vs Manny fight is ever made you better believe im flying STRAIGHT to see him

[medium-deek]

It is a shame, though. Some of these guys do deserve to earn an amount their talent deserves. Paul Williams is a case in point. Two great fights with Sergio, yet you can bet your bottom dollar SM will go on to earn much more then Williams, who just cannot get anyone to fight him.

[B.U.R.N.E.R]

No Celings my black brother its much our fault tho Hispanics SUPPORT their boxers as do Brits while blacks support the sport we need to start supporting our OWN fighters if a Floyd vs Manny fight is ever made you better believe im flying STRAIGHT to see him

I been to four Floyd fights.

Floyd has no problem getting support its other fighters. I think its directly due to the rise of Jordan in the 90's. Boxing is just not that popular when compared to the NFL and NBA.

[Sparked_1985]

If somebody was knocking people out all over the place - that would change.

Kirkland could have been that guy.

[LoStranger]

I been to four Floyd fights.

Floyd has no problem getting support its other fighters. I think its directly due to the rise of Jordan in the 90's. Boxing is just not that popular when compared to the NFL and NBA.

good work soldier

ur right about the NFL tho bro

[BrooklynBomber]

People love a knock out artist. People love a face to come with it too. People generally go for guys who get involved into all sorts of media events as well, not just dwi's and assault cases. People may not remember all your fights to the tee, but what they will always remember is the style you brought.
You can say pretty much the same thing goes about any white american fighter out there as well.