Does social media hurt a guy like Wilder?

[QballLobo]

Was talking to a co worker this morning. He’s a big UFC fight fan but likes boxing as well.
Asked him if he was going to watch the Wilder/Fury rematch and his response got me thinking:
He basically said no because the knockouts are on Twitter within a few minutes of the fight ending.

The draw of a guy like Wilder is his awesome KO power, but if most of his fights end early and people can see the highlight for free a few minutes later, how likely are casuals going to drop $80 to see it?
May not only apply to Wilder but he is the best example with how he is marketed. I remember the Canelo/Kov KO being seen quickly on Twitter as well.

Back in the day if you didn’t see a Tyson fight you weren’t likely to see it for a while as ESPN wasn’t allowed to show fight footage from PPV fight for a long time.

[Eff Pandas]

I think it equals out worst case if not leaning strongly towards SM being a positive.

I think there are cats like your friend. I think there are equal & likely more people who will see the SM **** Wilder or others get which will get them watching Wilder's or other guys next fight live.

[TheMyspaceDayz]

Does your friend skip all of his action movies to the final moment in the final battle? You don’t learn anything from that. You don’t feel anything from that.

[Curt Henning]

hes a casual....as casual as they come

im not...i still buy fights...i havent unsubscribed to DAZN yet....i have showtime...i go to fights....thats what fight fans do

hes a guy trying too hard to be a "male"

[Tyistall]

The biggest thing hurting Wilder, is his refusal to unify the belts. Also his resume of fighting bums hurts him too because no one wants to watch a guy beat up on old men, gatekeepers and trashcans for 5 years straight and NEVER fight the best of his era. Had he challenged the best guys, he may have lost some, but he would have gained much more in respect than he has now. He has a big mouth that is not backed up by his weak resume. People don't get behind someone like that. That's also the reason why the entire UK is behind someone like AJ. In half the time that Wilder has been fighting, AJ has acquired 4 belts, been in numerous unification fights, either fought or offered fights to most of the guys in the top 15 and constantly challenged himself. Thats why they get behind him, show up to his fights and pay for the PPV's. If Wilder had not refused to fight the Klitschko's, Haye from a few years ago, Povetkin, AJ, Whyte and others, then people would know exactly who he is. But he has an excuse when every one of them wants to fight him, every time. And that just doesn't inspire people at all.

[Curt Henning]

The biggest thing hurting Wilder, is his refusal to unify the belts. Also his resume of fighting bums hurts him too because no one wants to watch a guy beat up on old men, gatekeepers and trashcans for 5 years straight and NEVER fight the best of his era. Had he challenged the best guys, he may have lost some, but he would have gained much more in respect than he has now. He has a big mouth that is not backed up by his weak resume. People don't get behind someone like that. That's also the reason why the entire UK is behind someone like AJ. In half the time that Wilder has been fighting, AJ has acquired 4 belts, been in numerous unification fights, either fought or offered fights to most of the guys in the top 15 and constantly challenged himself. Thats why they get behind him, show up to his fights and pay for the PPV's. If Wilder had not refused to fight the Klitschko's, Haye from a few years ago, Povetkin, AJ, Whyte and others, then people would know exactly who he is. But he has an excuse when every one of them wants to fight him, every time. And that just doesn't inspire people at all.

jfc...stfu...nobody asked you for your summary on wilder....the question was about social media relating to his ability to reach the masses....fckn fgt

wilder made more money in the last year than anyone else in combat sports besides canelo, AJ, mcgregor and golovkin...hes doing ok twat

[Tyistall]

jfc...stfu...nobody asked you for your summary on wilder....the question was about social media relating to his ability to reach the masses....fckn fgt

wilder made more money in the last year than anyone else in combat sports besides canelo, AJ, mcgregor and golovkin...hes doing ok twat

If you were not a short bus ******, then you could see that my response was right, dumbass. Wilder is country-dumb and he puts us black folks back 400 years every time he opens his mouth. Joe Louis wasn't the smartest, but at least he didn't say much when he did talk hahah. Wilder is an idiot who runs his mouth, not a good combination at all. I know, you being one of his gay lovers, this will hurt your feelings. And I know that Wilder has said he wants to get pregnant (look it up) so maybe you can be his baby daddy???

[Richard]

Good thread.

I think for the hardcore boxing fan they'll always be inclined to pay but for the casual possibly not.

Video piracy is now rampant as well with so many illegal streams.I personally hate them as for one they are shortchanging the fight game and the other is their poor quality and erratic as well.Hence friends of mine use them.

[QballLobo]

Does your friend skip all of his action movies to the final moment in the final battle? You don’t learn anything from that. You don’t feel anything from that.

Probably not because it’s $12-15 to catch a flick in theatres and less to watch it at home.
Unless your a hardcore fight fan, which is a dwindling demographic in the US, paying $80 for a fight is a big ask. Big PPV numbers are driven by the casual sports audience.

[Curt Henning]

If you were not a short bus ******, then you could see that my response was right, dumbass. Wilder is country-dumb and he puts us black folks back 400 years every time he opens his mouth. Joe Louis wasn't the smartest, but at least he didn't say much when he did talk hahah. Wilder is an idiot who runs his mouth, not a good combination at all. I know, you being one of his gay lovers, this will hurt your feelings. And I know that Wilder has said he wants to get pregnant (look it up) so maybe you can be his baby daddy???

why dont you go have a good "wanK" or go rewatch your boy AJ jab and run from the fat guy that kicked his arse the fight before...