How did Floyd ever become boxing's top earner???

[AllBoxingAD]

Spinoff from the Roy Jones thread...

How in the hell did Floyd become so popular???

We agree that by all accounts, to casuals he should be boring as hell inside the ring. Defensive style, doesnt go for the KO, no power, most of his fights are one-sided, throws one punch at a time, puts viewers to sleep...

Career wise, he more known today for his cherry picking ways then giving the fans the fights we want. A Pac fight isnt the first time Floyd refused to give the fans what we want. And he aint the first the first guy to beat Hoya. Shane got to a higher level when he did that but never close to what Floyd is.

Outside the ring, the guy is a complete mess. He cant express himself, is socially awkward, is not enigmatic or self-aware, most people dont a have a single good thing to say about him, I can go on and on before we even get to his criminal record.

Yes he flashes money and that might make a reality tv episode interesting. One episode. Is that all??? If Rigo started throwing money around would HBO want him back on air?

I honestly dont get it. It makes no sense.

So how do ya'll think he made it to the top?

[arraamis]

[Robbie Barrett]

He made it to the top by winning and being the best fighter in the sport.

[SlySlickSmooth]

[torosboxing75]

I think most people can agree it's always been his undefeated record. That's why he hand picks his opponents.
Quote: Could Mayweather’s sudden interest in fighting Pacquiao be about deferring to a partner that is losing millions? “All this stuff — Moonves, Showtime, HBO, Arum — is a smokescreen,” Abraham said. “Floyd doesn’t want the fight because all he is interested in now is retiring undefeated and (being) included in any conversation about being one of the five greatest fighters of all time. And that’s not bull----.”

Mayweather’s “0” will look smaller because he wouldn’t risk fighting Pacquiao, but he still will retire undefeated — and rich. As for the suits working for him, well, their next assignment will soon be concocting another excuse why Mayweather-Pacquiao won’t happen. Interview with Seth Abraham, the former HBO Sports boss.

[HanzGruber]

He's been top 10 pfp for like 15 years lol. Plus 24/7 helped alot

[Sugar Adam Ali]

Combination of marketing, undefeated record, no promotional ties, enormous boxing skill

[Dr Rumack]

Why is this woman a millionaire?

[kej718]

He is a great self promoter, and beat some / dominated some really good fighters along the way. His has that Ali appeal where people want to see him win and just as many people want to see him lose, and both are willing to pay to see it happen.

[Showtime..]

Arum + himself... End thread.