Connor brought boxing back to mainstream

[Boxfan83]

Outside of Floyd and Manny the biggest name in combat sports I'm talking boxing, mma, kickboxing etc is Connor. He's the only name out there that sells over 1.5 million ppvs by himself. I do consider myself a fan but I'm also a realist and I realize how much drawing power his name has. There's never been anyone in mma that has drawn numbers like him he's got 4/5 biggest ppvs ever. Now he will have the biggest ppv in boxing history too. He is a major draw.

Diaz brought in a huge fanbase. Before Diaz ever became an opponent people tuned in to see Conor win, when Diaz was signed to fight, it brought in a whole new sort of fan. Of course haters are fans too so I understand. But please remember UFC 196 was Nate Diazs ppv not Conors, because he won so Nate Diaz has the 2nd highest ppv in UFC history.

[Cracaphat]

Conor brought in the redneck,hillbilly white folks for this event.Once he gets beaten badly,you'll never hear of him in a boxing ring again or of the fans.People believing in Mac are similar to those who love Drumpf(Trump).

[Uncle Rodge]

Floyd and Conor have charisma that appeals to the casual fans and the soccer moms. There may have been far better fights this year, but if the men involved are boring, lack charisma, or do not feel having a public persona is necessary, then there fights are not going to draw as many fans or sell as many PPV's.

Boxing has never been about character but about characters. Guys like Conor, broner, Mayorga and others make people want to come see them fight. Instead of criticizing them for their outlandish personas, they should be copied.

...To "Americans." [revolting since 1776] Real fight fans watch fights. This ain't no boy band.

[A.K]

Slurp slurp slurp

[LacedUp]

Connor doesnt bring ****. they talk about mayweather fights all the time. this has little to do with connor.

You're delusional if you believe that.

[LacedUp]

Diaz brought in a huge fanbase. Before Diaz ever became an opponent people tuned in to see Conor win, when Diaz was signed to fight, it brought in a whole new sort of fan. Of course haters are fans too so I understand. But please remember UFC 196 was Nate Diazs ppv not Conors, because he won so Nate Diaz has the 2nd highest ppv in UFC history.

wtf kinda idiot logic is that.

Nate was paid 20/20 in his fight previous to conor. Saying or alluding to him being the draw in their fight is pure BS and has zero base in reality.

[Boxfan83]

wtf kinda idiot logic is that.

Nate was paid 20/20 in his fight previous to conor. Saying or alluding to him being the draw in their fight is pure BS and has zero base in reality.

The Diaz Bros have always had a solid fanbase in MMA/UFC. Why do you think Conor tries to be like them so much? Besides, you cant give Conor credit for the 1st ppv with Nate because Nate won. That logic has been used for such a long time. And that 20/20 you are talking about, that changed real quick before and after the Conor fight. The Diaz Bros arent the brightest apples on the tree but figured out the UFC was using them. All McG does is what they do but its cooler because of his skin color and accent.

[The Big Dunn]

...To "Americans." [revolting since 1776] Real fight fans watch fights. This ain't no boy band.

Geez the point went right over your head.

[Uncle Rodge]

Geez the point went right over your head.

Not at all. You speak from an american pov, no?

If i'm mistaken, I apologise but it seems to me you're talking about what Americans deem important in a fighter.

[The Big Dunn]

Not at all. You speak from an american pov, no?

If i'm mistaken, I apologise but it seems to me you're talking about what Americans deem important in a fighter.

Not just Americans. If you go overseas the guys that sell huge like wlad connect with fans.