Broner going mainstream?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by BigReg, Jul 23, 2012.


  1. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    Is Broner quickly headed to mainstream status? His fake marriage proposal stunt landed him on ESPN's Around The Horn and PTI. This guy is becoming must see T.V, although not always for the right reasons. A couple of years ago after the De Leon fight, Dan Rafael said he shouldn't be allowed back on HBO again. That's quite a turnaround for Broner.

    Let's see a Broner/Rios fight, that would be a great buildup. They could name the fight, Worth The Weight or some other play on either guy being able to make weight.
     
  2. dubztep

    dubztep The Original Dub Full Member

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    :lol: Worth The Weight the script rights tself. Would be some great trash talk . Rios got pissed off by Abril imagine Broner!
     
  3. rapscalion

    rapscalion Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nah, he's only making some what of a buzz to hardcore boxing fans, mostly because he tries to be floyd mayweather so badly. i have talked to casual boxing fans and they don't have a clue who he is.
     
  4. Boxing Fanatic

    Boxing Fanatic Loyal Member banned

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    he makes himself likeable unlike floyd. hes got swag. floyd is just a f--
     
  5. J_Grizzy

    J_Grizzy Active Member Full Member

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    He's definitely positioning himself as the next face of boxing, which honestly it needs to proceed without Manny or Floyd. I'll say this, I dislike Broner but he does entertain me and I'm assuming people like me want to watch Broner to see him lose (like they might for Floyd), and I understand that's what he's going for... he's doing a great job getting his name out there, even if it rubs people the wrong way. Broner, however, may end up MORE popular than Floyd because of his power. He knocks people out, even though his style is similar to Mayweathers. I dislike Broner, but am grateful he exists. Weird, huh?
     
  6. Cellz831

    Cellz831 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    made it on Worldstar too. got like 300k veiws.
     
  7. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    he will . just because hes so damn good.

    its looks like he gunna fight the winner of demarco/molina

    most likely demarco will win but molina aint no hoe. he gave a lundy a L and lundy is decent solid fighter
     
  8. Round1gymDC

    Round1gymDC Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Floyd had power at the weight also. Before you give Broner props on his power lets wait to see if he can bring it up with him in weight. Power @ 140 would be impressive, but you have to wait and see.
     
  9. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    yeah I was surprised when my friend told me he made it on ESPN. It's a very good sign.
     
  10. Divi253

    Divi253 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Didn't know he made it on ESPN, that's pretty big. He clearly is trying to though, from having pops brush his hair to Waka Flaka come out with him to the fake marriage proposal. He's guaranteeing people talk about him and that's the first step to becoming mainstream.
     
  11. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    He's following that blueprint. Good on him.
     
  12. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    Broner still has that charm that Floyd lacked. Whether this stayes the case, it's working for him. I can easily excuse a youngster acting this way then a grown man. My only hopes are Broner doesn't pull that weight stunt again, and doesn't become a typical wrestling character. I think he's better then that.
     
  13. elchivito

    elchivito master betty Full Member

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    He's got more wit and on camera presence than Floyd, tho. He knows what to say and he gets everyone listening whether he's clownin or not. I'm on the bandwagon, or should I say, the Broner G Wagon! He's a mix of Prince Naz, Floyd Mayweather, and Black Kings of Comedy tour. He's got alot to prove tho, I ain't putting him on a pedestal yet, but the potential is there.
     
  14. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    :lol: That's pretty good!
     
  15. PrinceN

    PrinceN Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    he is getting crazy views on worldstar. By the time he is 24 his core fan base will be solid and all he will need is that one big fight to take him to the top.