If the Klitschkos were American, would they get more praise/respect?

[Lance Uppercut]

No,did Americans ever and or easily embrace Lennox Lewis or just say 'Ahaa told you so' when he was flattened twice?Not all but most American and 'casual' boxing fans want their heavyweights getting hit,coming forward and going for KO's.Caveman style

One thing your missing. Over 80% of american's are white, and there has not been a white american heavyweight champion since Rocky Marciano. although noone likes to admit it, race still makes a difference in the usa. (see Gerry Cooney)

Even with his predicitble style, had Klitschko been born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, he would be a mainstream celeberty like ODHL.

[Spicoli]

No,did Americans ever and or easily embrace Lennox Lewis or just say 'Ahaa told you so' when he was flattened twice?Not all but most American and 'casual' boxing fans want their heavyweights getting hit,coming forward and going for KO's.Caveman style

One thing your missing. Over 80% of american's are white, and there has not been a white american heavyweight champion since Rocky Marciano. although noone likes to admit it, race still makes a difference in the usa. (see Gerry Cooney)

Even with his predicitble style, had Klitschko been born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, he would be a mainstream celeberty like ODHL.

Unfortuantly race plays a unspoken factor,your right.Joe Mesi anyone?But are you sure about that 80% ?He-they would get a huge push but I just don't see Wlads style translating to massive following and def dont think he reaches Oscar numbers.Styles not only make fights,they make fans.

[Kel]

I would not respect them more just for being AmericanOf course America would support them more though.