I think the public are willing to overlook nationality, race, ect if the fighter can deliver the goods. The popularity of Tyson and Pacquiao (a guy who can barely speak english and doesn't really have a showman's personality) showed that I think.

The weird thing about Wlad is that we're not talking about the typical feather-fisted dancer. He has the punching power to stop a tank and a KO percentage comparable to bombers like Foreman and Shavers I think.

Obviously I'm not a boxer or a trainer, but I wish he could find a balance in his gameplan. Upping the pressure he puts on his opponent without putting himself in a position to get KO'd like an amateur.

Only 9 guys have been able to go the distance with him, but it seems like some of those 9 times (the Haye and Sultan fights) were times when the world was watching and he really had the opportunity to bring more fans to the sport.