Broner

[southpawed]

So since Escobedo got beat by a blown up Broner. Is that really going to count against in, in terms of legacy and getting big fights in the future?

[Peter Som]

This kid has no class, should have stayed in school.

Soley because of his attitude, I hope someone comes a long and serve him an entire circle of humble pie.

And I hope after that happens, he takes a look at himself and be less of an ignoramus. I believe he has solid boxing skills and the potential to be at least a good contender.

[beenKOed]

So since Escobedo got beat by a blown up Broner. Is that really going to count against in, in terms of legacy and getting big fights in the future?

A loss is a loss but I don't think Escobedo has suffered any damage. I think Escobedo is the one who made out the best. He received a big payday and earned HBOs gratitude by continuing with the fight.
HBO, in my opinion, came away looking red faced because they've been presenting Broner as the next Mayweather and he comes off looking more like Howdy Doody than than Floyd. I'm thinking HBO is looking at the whole 'happening' as a wreck they wish they could drive away from. It's amazing how much havoc one disrespectful, self centered and foolish young man was allowed to cause. I hope he gets his act together because there is no denying his great potential.

[shza]

So since Escobedo got beat by a blown up Broner. Is that really going to count against in, in terms of legacy and getting big fights in the future?

A loss is a loss but I don't think Escobedo has suffered any damage. I think Escobedo is the one who made out the best. He received a big payday and earned HBOs gratitude by continuing with the fight.
HBO, in my opinion, came away looking red faced because they've been presenting Broner as the next Mayweather and he comes off looking more like Howdy Doody than than Floyd. I'm thinking HBO is looking at the whole 'happening' as a wreck they wish they could drive away from. It's amazing how much havoc one disrespectful, self centered and foolish young man was allowed to cause. I hope he gets his act together because there is no denying his great potential.

I don't think that's the case at all. The fight got more watchers than the free replay of Pac/Bradley -- one of the most successful HBO free shows in years. And Broner is bigger than ever as a result ("any publicity is good publicity"). And putting the weight and pre-/post-fight antics aside, he actually did look like the next Mayweather -- he looked unworldly fast and had big power to boot, like Floyd at the lower weight classes (albeit against much worse competition in Escobedo). You can't put the weight issue truly "to the side," agreed, but you also can't discount the performance for that reason to the point of saying he would have only looked "better than average" had he not had a 3.5 lb advantage. Hate him all you want (easy to do) but the guy clearly has enormous potential.

So I think HBO is very happy with the way this turned out. In fact, they're looking to put Broner back on in December already.

(Agree that Escobedo didn't suffer too much from this; but talk about a "legacy" for a guy who has always been a B-class fighter anyway is a little silly. He seems like a genuinely good person; but no one will remember who he was the day after he retires.)

[Majesty]

Like I said a long time ago boxing needs "Characters" to stay relevant. People will tune in to see Broner lose and when he wins it will piss them off.

I'm pretty sure Broner "acting like Mayweather" is something HBO adores, as the real Mayweather is going to retire soon. So Broner is something they need ratings wise. Just as Timothy Bradley was "acting like Mayweather" in the leadup to the Pacquiao fight.

[shza]

Like I said a long time ago boxing needs "Characters" to stay relevant. People will tune in to see Broner lose and when he wins it will piss them off.

I'm pretty sure Broner "acting like Mayweather" is something HBO adores, as the real Mayweather is going to retire soon. So Broner is something they need ratings wise. Just as Timothy Bradley was "acting like Mayweather" in the leadup to the Pacquiao fight.

Huh?