The problem for people like you, is the (majority of the) current crop of fans and the low intelligence they bring with them... They just want a constant supply of free "beef" to feast on. They have no actual boxing knowledge, they're not even boxing fans, they're boxer fans. It's the football fan mentality, but the difference with boxing is that you can change sides at any point, claim you always supported them and be a glory hunter for life without ever being called out... Calling them casuals is too polite, they're levels below that. They're viewers and watchers of boxing who just use boxing as a form of currency to make conversation or claim some kind of hardman status by proxy.
Thank you for your intelligent comments and time sir. It really makes no difference to me as I plan to cover different sports and subjects in my life. What do you think can be done to change the situation?
@@EmperorMichael Before social media boxing was thriving. I didn't need to get an update from Nas every five minutes to want to see his fight, and to be honest I only wanted to see the fight to see him get beat. In terms of in the ring he's one of the greatest boxers ever, but as a persona (who knows what he is really like as a person?) I couldn't stand him, and for a modern boxers to carry off that kind of a persona as an "act" it just doesn't work because it gets tired after a while if that's every post and every interview every day. All of these independent internet channels need content. In between fights boxers disappear somewhat, it's not like football where they're in the news every week. So boxers have a need to stay visible and relevant for their own self esteem and validation from others (a problem across all levels of society in the social media era), but if they have nothing going on in their own career, than all they have is noise to make about everyone else... There's a strange kind of dealer/addict relationship that functions both ways in a codependency. The channel (addict) is desperate for content that only the boxer (dealer) can provide. And at the same time the boxer (addict) is desperate for airtime that only the channel (dealer) can provide. The independent media is then saturated with generic content, with a set pattern for interviews of - your name - opponents name - date - venue - how camp is going - predictions for the fight - other fights on the card - next step for your career... I don't think any single factor is a problem, it's a combination of all the factors. It isn't essentially a problem that a boxer uses their own social media platforms to connect with fans, but it can become excessive when the desperation for likes shares and positive feedback becomes the driving force. Dealing with the negative process of being between fights, not being in the public eye, not being in the media, not having anything to talk about (in real terms semi retired, overweight and in no fit shape to compete) and then getting what they percieve to be negative feedback from a virtual connection with (in reality) nobodies, can really psychologically harm someone. A lot of modern fans seem to believe you can win a text conversation, win a photo shoot (who looks best on the poster), win a press conference, face-off and weigh in... When they get a constant free supply of beef and competition away from the mainstream networks (the money in boxing media), and then the fight is streamed for free or uploaded as soon as it ends, where does the money come from in boxing? Independent channels draw money out of boxing but never cycle it back in, the major networks make money from boxing but they cycle it back in which creates growth or at least manitains and sustains it as it is. Then the modern fans don't want to see a boxing match, they want a spectacle. They want Rock Em Sock Em Robots where 2 figures stand on the spot swinging wildly until one's unable to continue. They don't understand jab and move, jab and grab, or technical fighting... I think (just an opinion) that is why you see taller fighters with a longer reach getting stuck in to close range fights and being ineffective. They're frightened of being a boring fighter. But then there is something wrong when a boxer is not only frightened, but frightened of winning (a boring fight) before they even get in the ring. If you look at the social interactions people have, the road rage and need to be seen as someone for fronting up to someone else and making noise. It rarely ever leads to an actual fight, but there is still a perception and declaration of a winner. So a lot of the beef content fulfills that, the fight itself becomes unimportant. Again, that football crowd mentality of the fans winning against the opposing fans just based on the noise they make... Seeing fights in the crowd at boxing because the boxers use their football team to draw a supporter base. You then end up with (for example) a West Ham vs Millwall crowd all mixed together, no fencing or proper security, which ends up with normal people and families caught in a warzone... If you've got 4 fighters on one card, all drawing support from rival teams, there's no way of setting up the venue to deal with that in the way it needs to be for football crowds, well, not without a lot more front end expense which again reduces the value of the event at the back end. Boxing's losing it's appeal to the family audience, and if mum and dad aren't buying the fights, the kids aren't growing up seeing it like we did in the 80's and 90's. Where does the next generation of paying customers come from? The solution is for boxers to be a more intelligent about how they use their own platforms for self promotion. The independent media to be pushed out or controlled a lot more by boxing as a business. The mainstream to take back control and give boxing more coverage and exposure... The men in suits need to realise that while exposure for boxing is good, it needs to be the right kind of exposure and currently it's not working. What are managers, promoter, governing bodies (the multi-billion pound industrial complex of boxing) getting paid for if they rely on a few random people on the internet to promote boxing, and boxers to manage their own careers?
Great interview man, really rate your open honesty and relaxed style. You’re not missing anything RE sex as well unless it is with somebody you have deep feeling for. The rest is just fun in the moment and for stories. Keep grinding!
Why thank you Mr Stefan. It is very kind of you to say that. I will remember your words. I am planning to spar Mr Booth once gyms open up again. If you check out my other videos I recently sparred Hosea Burton with Tyson Fury watching from ringside.
@@EmperorMichael Ive had it for years, I kinda use it - because i dont give a fcuk about nothing I direct it into things which have worldly regarded "positive outcomes" and it breaks through the fear factors of achieving things
@@MuhammadAliGOAT I am sorry to read that Mr Goat. I suggest you deal with your depression and take interest in something. I also suggest you deal break through the fear factor of achieving things.
@@user-kx3sv4wx3o I asked him in real life thank you for asking sir. I hope that is okay with you. Ask me more questions on social media and in real life if you want to know more.
@@zsn2508 Oh you mean myself? The artist formerly known as Apollo James Jackson? Do not worry I have not been to prison. I just got bored of boxing. How about you? What do you do sir or madam?
@@deanos72 I am sorry you feel that way Mr Deano. Tyan Booth is a great man and a very funny man. I know you would like him if you met him. Make sure you watch my future videos with him and have a Happy New Year. 😀😀
@@EmperorMichael the fella needs to stop swearing ( no need , it’s not big & it’s not clever ) & he needs to stop the on screen boozing & then he might get some more RU-vid followers
@@deanos72 Okay thank you Mr Deano. I hope you meet him so you find out what a likeable person he is. Make sure you watch my video when I spar him in February. I never swear by the way. Good day and Happy New Year sir.
