Well, give him a chance. Remember when Kovalev was a nobody until he beat Cleverly? That was only 4 years ago pal.
This is how you start.. you have to build your brand here in the states and fight the guys that bring $$$.
Why on earth would you compare him to the average american salary??? U serious?? He is not average, and by today's standards, you can't survive in most cities in America on that income. But if he took that $69k back to Russia, he can live like a king.
I'm not sure if any of these guys are big draws, and superstars. Remember how poor the Ward vs. Kovalev numbers were?? they only sold 120,000 PPVs lol... If their were that poor, imagine Beterbievss?? virtually unknown to American fans.
Except he has been fighting in Quebec. The only thing he had to do is learn a little French say he liked Quebec, smile et voilà! New hero. Stadium filed. Bute was bringing big crowds in Quebec by learnig French. Beterbiev only speaks English, but not really. His kid, who is going to French school (which he has to) is speaking to Beterbiev audience for him.
Kovalev got cheated out of his money when he was cheated by SOB Ward........................Beterbiev has wasted his career for years now! It's a shame.........................he's still good, but look at all the time that was wasted. Eastern European fighters alwasy get cheated, too much bias in America against them..................
Lol why is someone living/fighting in Commiefornia? Commiefornia is a leech on any productive activity. He only has himself to blame for getting taxed by the Commiefornia authorities. Sensible people are now leaving.