[Cshel86]

I will openly admit that this "Broner plague" has some ass-chapping symptoms...it makes you dislike him because of how much of a douche he can be, but it makes you talk more and more about him...even if it's against your will. I believe he will have a pretty good career though. He wins from that standpoint...

Overall, the chief reason that makes it hard to like him, is because of his "out of the woodwork" super fans that have plastered the fuckin' net. Seriously man, you can spot them from a mile away, and smack them with the "you're not a real boxing fan" stick.

People are already saying that he's going to be the next big PPV star along with some other witless accolades that remain to be seen. That's how you know that they really dont know the sport, because anybody with two brain cells to rub together, knows how much is needed to get to that point.

It's almost like the "Johnny Come Lately" Floyd superfans (not the rational fans of old) have found a new host. Floyd got here the hard way of course, while this dude is obviously riding his name, personality, fighting style, etc. I bet some of these new fans believe in unicorns, pink elephants, and the tooth fairy as well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/no2.gif)

It's not that I dislike this guy, don't get me wrong, but his fans are killing me. I'm not knocking any fighter that has fans, that's how they become big. It's okay to support your favorite fighter, but at least be rational about it.

Am I being a hater, or is it that these new fans have aimlessly dived in yet, another realm of nuthuggery?

[mitukczuk]

Broner got a new fan in me when he said "I know where my place is" meaning he is aware of the fact the hardest part of the road is still ahead of him. I like the fact he gave credit to Floyd and to be honest, it's nice to see someone appreciating Floyd's skills for a change. (Just saying, I don't want to make a Floyd thread out of this) But again, he is using Floyd to get a recognition...it's a different kind of piggybacking...the one that is not full of bullshit (Pac), but full of admiration and comparison..which at the end of the day, kind of hurts my ears seeing how far Broner is from Floyd...

However , I know what you mean....There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Broner these past few days. However, it's highly premature to call him "The next big thing" . He is yet to face a SERIOUS competition, his boxing does have flaws and his chin hasn't been checked.

On the other hand, I like to see a new guy with a potential and charisma, emerging from the bunch of young "false hopes" (Ortiz, Berto, Khan).

This post has been edited by mitukczuk: Jul 24 2012, 11:05 AM

[Cshel86]

he is using Floyd to get a recognition...it's a different kind of piggybacking...

He's Floyd's clone at this point...it's dead obvious. Piggybacking, would be Floyd and Manny using each other's names and so forth, promote their fights.

Floyd's persona is worn out, but somebody else coming along and milking it, is a bit much. It works for Floyd and Floyd only. How many times have we seen fighters over the past few years, trying to use their '0' to get ahead in the sport? Now we have a guy whose trying to be EXACTLY like him (IMG:style_emoticons/default/no2.gif)

[mitukczuk]

He's Floyd's clone at this point...it's dead obvious. Piggybacking, would be Floyd and Manny using each other's names and so forth, promote their fights.

Floyd's persona is worn out, but somebody else coming along and milking it, is a bit much. It works for Floyd and Floyd only. How many times have we seen fighters over the past few years, trying to use their '0' to get ahead in the sport? Now we have a guy whose trying to be EXACTLY like him (IMG:style_emoticons/default/no2.gif)

I got you, C'.
However, as you can see...it works for him. Whatever he does - milking, nutthugging,using Floyd's name or whatever..., it works, because I keep hearing Broner's name wherever I turn. It sucks, it's not original, it's kind of terrible to look at but it works...This thread is a proof of that.

[Cshel86]

it works, because I keep hearing Broner's name wherever I turn. It sucks, it's not original, it's kind of terrible to look at but it works...This thread is a proof of that.

I KNOW man! It's a plague I tell ya, it's a plague! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[BigFightFan]

I like the entertainment value Broner brings when watching a telecast he is headlining. He can drop the Floydisms and do just as well with the goofy shit he be saying. The Can-Man rant was classic in my opinion and it had nothing to do with being like Floyd.

Let's not look past his performance though.I thought he looked well, but he has some holes in his game. He throws that lead left hook from to far of a distance, which could be countered or set up if the opponent uses a good faint. Also he was 2 repetitive with the jab to the body, Escobedo knew it was coming but wasn't fast enough to counter. If he continues to win and mature he will find himself and maybe become a star(ppv draw)

[checkleft]

Everyone piggybacks some more than other. But he performs in the ring, ya some of his fans are annoying but every fighter has at least one of those fans.

[mrchitown]

I've been a fan of Broner's for quite some time, the same goes for Russell Jr and others. But what I don't get is this meteoric appointment as the heir apparent. I've stated that he and Russell jr and Ward, Donarie, etc. could be the next wave of stars to carry the sport. Broner has the talent in the ring and his humor is appealing though at sometimes it seems forced. He has potential to be a big star and a standout fighter but as one of my former coaches told me, potential doesn't mean shit if you don't capitalize on it. He needs to carve out his own lane and stop biting the Mayweather script

This post has been edited by mrchitown: Jul 24 2012, 11:22 PM

[Cshel86]

Juuuust when I thought I was over this whole Broner thing, it comes back with a vengeance. NOW, I cant read anything hearing his name and so forth. This is gonna be an ugly wave of delusionally-based "wins", cleaning out of divisions, huge PPV numbers, blah blah blah.

It's official, Broner zealots are on the rise. It's almost worse than the rapture...it's full of pain and destruction, but it's necessary for the better of the world. With that compared to boxing, Broner is loved/hated, his fans bring destruction with their wild accolades, but at the end of the day, it's good for boxing because the sport does need more stars.

Im confused...I like the guy now...but again, his fans are the worse, already.

[daprofessor]

Juuuust when I thought I was over this whole Broner thing, it comes back with a vengeance. NOW, I cant read anything hearing his name and so forth. This is gonna be an ugly wave of delusionally-based "wins", cleaning out of divisions, huge PPV numbers, blah blah blah.

It's official, Broner zealots are on the rise. It's almost worse than the rapture...it's full of pain and destruction, but it's necessary for the better of the world. With that compared to boxing, Broner is loved/hated, his fans bring destruction with their wild accolades, but at the end of the day, it's good for boxing because the sport does need more stars.

Im confused...I like the guy now...but again, his fans are the worse, already.

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i'm torn too...i don't know if i like the guy....but his skills are undeniable. i think he's going to be around for a while.