Freeman Dyson -Squared Circle - Elite boxers are still far more mainstream in the U.S. than elite ultimate fighters.
I bet most Americans couldn't name a single boxer under 40. People have heard about people like Ali and Foreman.
Squared Circle -Freeman Dyson -Squared Circle - Elite boxers are still far more mainstream in the U.S. than elite ultimate fighters.
I bet most Americans couldn't name a single boxer under 40. People have heard about people like Ali and Foreman.
Pac and Mayweather are both under 40 and both known by more Americans than any ultimate fighter.
Sorry, but doubtful. The tide is turning. Guys like Chocolate Al are recognized all over the world and are becoming more and more mainstream everyday. 
Salokcin69 -Squared Circle -Sorry, but doubtful. The tide is turning. Guys like Chocolate Al are recognized all over the world and are becoming more and more mainstream everyday. <img src="/images/phone/post_tag.png" alt="Phone Post" border="0" style="vertical-align:middle;"/>Freeman Dyson -Squared Circle - Elite boxers are still far more mainstream in the U.S. than elite ultimate fighters.
I bet most Americans couldn't name a single boxer under 40. People have heard about people like Ali and Foreman.
Pac and Mayweather are both under 40 and both known by more Americans than any ultimate fighter.
Actually you could make an argument that Pacquiao wasn't even the best Filipino boxer of the year.
Brock Lesnar is THE most famous MMA athlete in America. Whether you like it or not or are a fan or a detractor.
However Manny and Floyd are HOUSEHOLD type names.
Big difference.
It doesn't mean better it's just the way it is.
McDonald's is more famous than Morton's steakhouse.
They should've given it to old man Hopkins, winning a world title against a game opponent at the age of 46 should've warranted the award.
He's not a fighter, he's a boxer
It's a popularity contest, more people know who Manny is, so they voted for him. It's really that simple.
dchi07 -Salokcin69 -Squared Circle -Sorry, but doubtful. The tide is turning. Guys like Chocolate Al are recognized all over the world and are becoming more and more mainstream everyday. <img src="/images/phone/post_tag.png" alt="Phone Post" border="0" style="vertical-align:middle;"/>Freeman Dyson -Squared Circle - Elite boxers are still far more mainstream in the U.S. than elite ultimate fighters.
I bet most Americans couldn't name a single boxer under 40. People have heard about people like Ali and Foreman.
Pac and Mayweather are both under 40 and both known by more Americans than any ultimate fighter.
Are you kidding man? Pac and Mayweather are more popular than ANY mma fighter. Even retired legends like Chuck, if you think otherwise, you are just being a fanboy.
If it isn't more mainstream now, it's quickly becoming that way. I'm not saying they ARE more easily recognizable. But they're getting that way. And to just absolutely deny it makes YOU the fanboy.
UltraMagnus - Bernard Hopkins for any with any real knowledge.....
Holy shit this!
Hes beating guys who are younger faster and stronger than him. All of them are in their primes as well.
I'd give it to Pacquiao.
as Bas would say best boxer, not best fighter