Why is Tim Bradley not more popular then he is

[Sweet Jones]

So I been thinking Tim Bradley is a throw back fighter he will literally fight anyone he is tough as nails he never gives up his fights are entertaining as hell so why is this guy not absolutely beloved? The easy answer would be because hes black and while im sure that has something to do with it. I think there is far more to it. Other fighters similar to bradley who put their heart soul and even life on the line to stay in and win fights have become beloved, even getting into the hall of fame in some cases because of these reasons.

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Most definitely plays a part. The 'coincidental list' is no accident.

[-PBP-]

Bradley has to be one of the highest paid boxers in the sport of boxing today and probably ranks somewhere in the top something all time. Don't let these online trolls fool you. Bradley is popular and his fight with Vargas was more watched than Kovalevs last fight.

[KillaMane26]

1. No Power
2. No Personality/ Charisma
3. Pissed off alot of people with fake win over Pacqauio, and close fights people think he lost.

I think if he was more outspoken he would sell more, but he aint with that fake shlt.

[KillaMane26]

Same reason as Ward minus the inactivity

[BOXEO _]

i think bradley wins on points but i think people are under estimating rios big time since he got his arm fixed he has looked alot better no doubt about it

No way, pre Pacquiao yes but Bradley's been on a landslide for a while now. Rios is going to outwork him IMO.

[DeandreXI]

Power. If Bradley was stringing together some nice knockouts, he'd get that star attention. The casual fans love knockouts.

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If you're not a controversial/candid fighter, you gotta at least be known for knocking people down. Skilled fighters with boring personality won't get you places...

[Rich2123]

Bradley has to be one of the highest paid boxers in the sport of boxing today and probably ranks somewhere in the top something all time. Don't let these online trolls fool you. Bradley is popular and his fight with Vargas was more watched than Kovalevs last fight.

Yeah, he fights as the A side as the main event on HBO. He normally draws 1 million plus people to watch. He's made a ton of money. He's not a huge star, but he's popular.

It is true that, for a variety of reasons already mentioned, he isn't (and won't ever be) as big as Mayweather or Pac-Man (partially, because he's not as good as them). But he's one of the more popular fighters out there.

He's one of my favorite guys to watch. People like him.

[jvsnypes]

Guy named Floyd Mayweather? Remember him?

I don't think I would consider Floyd to be a popular or beloved fighter. He made millions for being hated.

[Bigg Rigg]

Honestly speaking bro, I think black ppl don't like him because he shows his grit, brawls and fights his balls off. That's become frowned upon in the African American fan base. It's all about being slick and not getting in to brawls or wars. I've even seen him be called a dumb fighter. That's crazy to me. He's also like Andre Ward in that he's a laid back black guy. Broner and Floyd are different and get hate but it's works great for them. Idk if u can see what I mean but that's what I think is wrong with Tims lack of popularity.

[Cinci Champ]

I don't think I would consider Floyd to be a popular or beloved fighter. He made millions for being hated.

thats ridiculous while playing the haters like a fiddle was part of his rise he also had a lot of people that loved watching him fight. u dont get that big strictly off being hated if it were that easy every hated fighter who was good would be a mega star