Why do fans like humble fighters?

[Johnston]

I like them because they're mentally stronger. Much easier to be famous, wealthy, and an assh0le than it is to be famous, wealthy, and humble. Restraint and class are not easy characteristics to maintain when you're in that position.

Pretty much this... Nothing against loud, Brash guys but I prefer a guy who is humble in victory and defeat. It takes far more discipline and self control to be humble

[sunny31]

I like them because they're mentally stronger. Much easier to be famous, wealthy, and an assh0le than it is to be famous, wealthy, and humble. Restraint and class are not easy characteristics to maintain when you're in that position.

Exactly - there is something to said about someone who is successful and can handle themselves with class.

Again not attacking those brash fighters, you need different personalities in the sport anyway. Keeps things interesting.

[Johnston]

Because they hate people who have more then them, are more successful then them rubbing it in their faces

That's a very feminine way of thinking, I'm sure some guys feel that way but some people just prefer the alternative

[sunny31]

more name calling...cool

Ok...I think your original post was ignorant and not well thought out, I have stated my reasons.

I was not attacking your opinion, I just don't agree with it on this occasion.

Better?

[lolasif]

It's easier for the average person to relate to successful people who are humble. Even among friends, there will sometimes be a braggart in the group who can't help talking about their earnings, or their latest purchase. Most people will put up with that person, but few will actually like them.

It's the same reason why the sportspeople who spend their money as quick as they get it on flashy cars, clothes etc...will have plenty of hangers on when the money is rolling in, who will disappear as soon as it isn't.

[Boxing42]

It might be easier to get humble fighters to take a picture or sign an autograph

[GrandpaBernard]

I like them because they're mentally stronger. Much easier to be famous, wealthy, and an assh0le than it is to be famous, wealthy, and humble. Restraint and class are not easy characteristics to maintain when you're in that position.

Wrong.

It takes extra mental strength to be composed and win under the pressure of hatred from jealous ordinary people.

[jas]

??

the biggest stars are stars because they are trash talkers....mayweather/mcgregor

[GrandpaBernard]

Most people cannot handle being hated by many.

****y fighters are self-assured they do not give a ****.

[GrandpaBernard]

Show me someone who hates Dan Bilzerian, Trump, or Floyd for an emotional reason, and I'll show you a loser.