Why does getting booed matter?

[SnakeVen0m]

After the Bradley/Provodnikov fight last Saturday, I came on NSB optismistic, thinking there was gonna be a ton of praise for a great night of boxing. But as always people were complaining and pulling at straws trying to find anything to hate on Bradley.

I can understand if you weren't happy with the decision but I don't think that's a good enough reason to disrespect Bradley. In fact both men deserve every ounce of respect. They both fought their hearts out.

I've seen several people use the excuse that he got booed and there weren't enough fans in the stands. I could see that and it was sad to watch so many little fans show Bradley respect for pulling through when most people thought he was gonna get KO'd. I honestly would've been happy with any decision as the fight was that close.

My question is, why exactly does it matter whether a boxer has fans or gets booed in his own backyard? Why do people use that as a way of discrediting fighters? I'm trying to wrap my head around it and the only thing I can think of is just to ridicule the fighter, cause it proves nothing else. Your thoughts?

[thuggery]

The general consensus was that fans weren't happy with the decision but still gave Bradley props, at least from what I've seen.

And getting boo'd is part of boxing, but when there are boo's going on that usually means something bad has just happened.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

In boxing you have to be promoted and part of promoting a fighter is fighting in his home state/city. And if you're getting booed at you're place where are you supposed to fight? And if you can't fight anywhere cause people dislike you what money are you gonna bring in? And if you don't bring money in you don't get paid.


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[SnakeVen0m]

In boxing you have to be promoted and part of promoting a fighter is fighting in his home state/city. And if you're getting booed at you're place where are you supposed to fight? And if you can't fight anywhere cause people dislike you what money are you gonna bring in? And if you don't bring money in you don't get paid.


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If a fighter doesn't have a fan base he doesn't sell tickets, I get that. My question is why does it matter? Should a champ give up his belt or stop fighting cause he has no fans? Regardless, they're gonna continue to fight whether it's for chump change or in a bingo hall.

[Jloro]

After the Bradley/Provodnikov fight last Saturday, I came on NSB optismistic, thinking there was gonna be a ton of praise for a great night of boxing. But as always people were complaining and pulling at straws trying to find anything to hate on Bradley.

I can understand if you weren't happy with the decision but I don't think that's a good enough reason to disrespect Bradley. In fact both men deserve every ounce of respect. They both fought their hearts out.

I've seen several people use the excuse that he got booed and there weren't enough fans in the stands. I could see that and it was sad to watch so many little fans show Bradley respect for pulling through when most people thought he was gonna get KO'd. I honestly would've been happy with any decision as the fight was that close.

My question is, why exactly does it matter whether a boxer has fans or gets booed in his own backyard? Why do people use that as a way of discrediting fighters? I'm trying to wrap my head around it and the only thing I can think of is just to ridicule the fighter, cause it proves nothing else. Your thoughts?

lol damn you made me feel bad for poor Bradley. Atleast he made some new fans hopefully he can fill his next fight and have them support him

[Weebler I]

To be honest, I'd be pretty sure the booing came from Provodnikov fans. You can hear them chanting at 0.20

[Jloro]

To be honest, I'd be pretty sure the booing came from Provodnikov fans. You can hear them chanting at 0.20

Holy **** there is a lot of empty seats. I thought you guys were exaggerating lol

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

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Originally Posted by 1PunchKOPOW!

In boxing you have to be promoted and part of promoting a fighter is fighting in his home state/city. And if you're getting booed at you're place where are you supposed to fight? And if you can't fight anywhere cause people dislike you what money are you gonna bring in? And if you don't bring money in you don't get paid.


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If a fighter doesn't have a fan base he doesn't sell tickets, I get that. My question is why does it matter? Should a champ give up his belt or stop fighting cause he has no fans? Regardless, they're gonna continue to fight whether it's for chump change or in a bingo hall.

Well, you're right but when you decide you wanna box for a career do you really wanna fight for chump change or in a bingo hall? Unless you're just an "opponent" in boxing my guess is you wanna be that Mayweather or Pacquiao of the sport.

Like someone said in the other thread, its pretty sad when a young 20 something old prospect Marroquin is selling more than you.


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[-PBP-]

To be honest, I'd be pretty sure the booing came from Provodnikov fans. You can hear them chanting at 0.20

That's what I think too. There were a bunch of Provodnikov fans ringside near Bradley's corner.

[junior gong]

After the Bradley/Provodnikov fight last Saturday, I came on NSB optismistic, thinking there was gonna be a ton of praise for a great night of boxing. But as always people were complaining and pulling at straws trying to find anything to hate on Bradley.

I can understand if you weren't happy with the decision but I don't think that's a good enough reason to disrespect Bradley. In fact both men deserve every ounce of respect. They both fought their hearts out.

I've seen several people use the excuse that he got booed and there weren't enough fans in the stands. I could see that and it was sad to watch so many little fans show Bradley respect for pulling through when most people thought he was gonna get KO'd. I honestly would've been happy with any decision as the fight was that close.

My question is, why exactly does it matter whether a boxer has fans or gets booed in his own backyard? Why do people use that as a way of discrediting fighters? I'm trying to wrap my head around it and the only thing I can think of is just to ridicule the fighter, cause it proves nothing else. Your thoughts?

I wasnt a fan before. I am now as I was just amazed at the courage he showed, that both men showed. Bradley has earned the respect(or should have) and support of his home fans with that display. Heart like that is extremely rare, even for this sport where it takes guts just to answer the first bell.

How could anyone not admire the dude for that? Yes, he said some pretty ****** things after the Pac fight and its cost him, but thats an easily forgiveable mistake.

Forget the names, if you didnt enjoy that fight you should watch another sport.