The modern boxing fan wants something different from the sport, that Lopez did not deliver.

Now a days unless you are a 23 time world champion at 14 weight divisions you are nothing.

Unless Wlad/Paciquao is being discussed at the end of next year, the fans will be saying Manny is ducking Klitschko...

Lopez was a multi weight champ, and highly respected by the boxing connoisseur, just as winning a title at 112 though to 140 is mighty impressive, boiling down to 108 for seven years without coming close to losing a fight, also has it's merits.

I dread to think what the modern fan would think of a Hagler or Monzon if they fought in this era.