Biggest Name in Boxing

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Indio-Bandido, Jul 26, 2010.

  1. For me, this is really a no-brainer. Floyd Mayweather is by far the biggest name in the sport. Others beg to differ. Why is Manny Pacquiao the bigger name when Mayweather does bigger numbers? Shouldn't that automatically allow Floyd to get the lion's share of the purse? Please post your arguments. Saying that Manny is more exciting to watch isnt really valid as most boxers out there are more exciting to watch than Floyd. I guess that "0" combined with Floyd's obnoxious personality are a gold mine. It seems that everyone wants to see him lose.
     
  2. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    Hatton just to **** up the poll
     
  3. No doubt, no doubt.
     
  4. Samski313

    Samski313 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Manny is the FOTD!!!!!:rofl
     
  5. What's the FOTD?
     
  6. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Hard to pick. There's too much attention surrounding both Pacquiao and Mayweather.
     
  7. Brickhaus

    Brickhaus Packs the house Full Member

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    On a worldwide basis, I'd go with Pacquiao. Mayweather is more popular in the US and the UK though.
     
  8. Kid Cuba

    Kid Cuba Boxing Junkie banned

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    Fighter Of The Decade.

    Not to mention that's he the most reconizable fighter in Boxing, was on the cover of Time Magazine...
     
  9. Tommy O C

    Tommy O C VIVA LA MEXICO!!!! Full Member

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    None of my mates wach boxing. They refer to paquiao as "that japanese fella" everyone of them knows who mayweather is.
    I thik mayweathers the biggest star
     
  10. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    Same with me except they think hes Chilean
     
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    Kayo-Kid Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Mayweather figured out how to cash in i.e his attitude, flashy lifestyle etc. Love or hate him tho 1 can't deny his dominance in the sport...Pacman is more of a brand name imo, his humble persona appeals to most of the ppl globally. In SA both guys r pretty huge well known fighters both associated with boxing...Namewise tho I hav to say Mayweather is the biggest name in the sport becos he has bn dominating for so long
     
  12. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    Worldwide Pacquiao, in the states probably mayweather.



    WWE, dancing with the stars, random reality show pop ups.
     
  13. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    With the number of sponsership deals, you'd have to say Pacquiao. If Mayweather was the bigger name outside of boxing, Nike would want him alongside Kobe Bryant and Rafa Nadal. TIME Magazine know how big Pacquiao is.
     
  14. bigdan

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    i think mayweather is, any fan of boxing knows both but people who dont really follow the sport most have heard of mayweather.
     
  15. Samski313

    Samski313 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    My homeboy thought he was colombian!!!!:rofl


    Floyd is by far the biggest name in boxing in the U.S. and abroad!