If Tim Bradley acted like FMJ, would he be a Mega Star?

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  1. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    He's got good skills, decent but not overwhelming power and is not very flash in and out of the ring.

    Would it help his profile to start talking **** and acting ignorant?
     
    RJJFan, Nov 18, 2011
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  2. SweetHome_Bama

    SweetHome_Bama Loyal Member banned

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    Yes. No one pays to see a black fighter act like a gentleman. They only want to see them get beaten, unless they are a KO fighter.

    Ward needs to change his "persona" up as well.
     
    SweetHome_Bama, Nov 18, 2011
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  3. PBFred

    PBFred Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Timbo's a top 10 P4P fighter but he has been way too vulnerable against so-so opposition to be a mega star like Floyd. Floyd has the aura of invincibility to go along with his doucheness and that is money in the bank.
     
    PBFred, Nov 18, 2011
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  4. jawbreaker

    jawbreaker Active Member Full Member

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    It couldn't hurt.

    Personality sells. Look at Shane Mosely, good looking guy, knocking fighters out, personality of an egg plant. Popular yes. Superstar no. Controversy sells. Thats just how it is.
     
    jawbreaker, Nov 18, 2011
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  5. Goro

    Goro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Would it help? Yes.

    Would he become a mega star? No.
     
    Goro, Nov 18, 2011
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  6. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    He's nowhere near as talented and as skilled. And his fights are dreadful to watch. So no. I don't think he would be a mega-star.
     
    Uncle Rico, Nov 18, 2011
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  7. DDDUUDDDEE

    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    Pretty much. Timmy is very beatable (I would favour at least 3-4 guys from 135-147 to get the job done). Floyd is not.
     
    DDDUUDDDEE, Nov 18, 2011
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  8. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Kind of agree with both of you, PBF's incredible skills and the ease with which he wins his fights is a huge part of his appeal and the **** talking is what gets him the astronomical purses.
     
    RJJFan, Nov 18, 2011
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  9. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    No

    Floyd also happens to be the best fighter of his era

    People I also tune in because they like to watch Floyd's skills in the ring. Timmy isn't that skilled. I've watched boxing events live in public places, and Floyd actually has a fanbase.
     
    Leon, Nov 18, 2011
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  10. Norbix

    Norbix Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nothing can change the fact that he's got a weird looking face and a non-intimidating voice.
     
    Norbix, Nov 18, 2011
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  11. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    Hell no. Mayeather's emence talent allow him to get the reaction he does. If Bradley said much of the **** Floyd does, people would simply dismiss him without a second thought.
     
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  12. Reppin501

    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    No, because simply put he's not as good as Floyd.
     
    Reppin501, Nov 18, 2011
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  13. MexicanMuscle

    MexicanMuscle Mexican Powerhouse Full Member

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    No way. He doesn't have the skills to back it up.

    He is the opposite of Mayweather.

    May is a vile piece of **** as a person, but has tremendous skills.

    Bradley is a really cool, likeable guy, but doesn't have enoug skill to be a mega star.
     
    MexicanMuscle, Nov 18, 2011
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  14. slip&counter

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

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    Bradley is nowhere near as good as Floyd.

    But lets not forget people use to say the same thing about Floyd not that long ago. He couldn't draw flies to **** and the commentators used to dog him.
     
    slip&counter, Nov 18, 2011
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  15. slugger3000

    slugger3000 You Mad Bro? Full Member

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    Its a matter of styles.. Pure Boxers are not pleasing to the General Public! Everyone loves sluggers..
     
    slugger3000, Nov 18, 2011
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