Why does the lighter divisions never get any credit

[Deanrw]

In a very strange way, I think a lot of it is due to them being actually smaller than the average fan. The average fan sees a guy who is 5'4" tall and 112 lbs and they think, that is not awe inspiring. It does not make then awestruck. They actually think stuff like: "I can go in there and fling them around in the ring"

As you get bigger in size, the fan gets more taken back by their size and envisions them beating anyone. I think it is more of a psychological size comparison to themselves more than anything.

Back when I grew up, I never saw many of the smaller guys below featherweight as they were just not televised. Now with the internet and the heavyweight division in rough shape, the smaller guys are more appreciated than before here in North America as they always seemed popular more other places.