The americans are into other things such as UFC, NBA and football. About ten years ago, and exponentially within the last five years, a large population of boxing fans were switching over to watching UFC. I'm not necessary sure the reason since I have done both and I think that watching two wrestlers is boring. I would say its probably a combination of things. For example, you see fat kids walking around with affliction shirts so maybe advertising has been more prevalent. And probably cheaper for bars to purchase UFC packages vs. the boxing fights.
I don't have anything against Ward.... but, his style is not the style I like. He's a dirty boxer. I'll always be more of a Hagler styled boxer fan.
NFL, maybe. But the NBA and UFC are not as vastly popular as many think. There are a few cities where the NBA is thriving - but as a rule I'd say most people that I interact with have the sentiment that "professional basketall is boring".... the attitude that we feel hampers american boxers also hampers many american NBA stars. UFC? I'm not saying it isn't popular - but I don't think it's nearly as popular as many think.
im not a brit i am an american but I notice this a lot. I'm willing to bet more americans are rooting for pacquiao than Bradley.
am I not right :huh in any niche field, the black performer will always be underpaid and under-appreciated in America
...says the guy who admits of not supporting or even acknowledging certain fighters only because they're white. :yep