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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins
Yeah, but who cared about Kimbo Slice as soon as he lost? No one really cares about someone who pretends to be a badass; they want the real thing.
I just think that casual fans are fickle in that they only want the monster. You all sound like dedicated fans that actually appreciate the sport rather than the spectacle, so you'll watch for the matchups, not the crossover story.
Lesnar didn't really have any crossover appeal after he lost. Same with Slice. I think it will be interesting to see what happens to Rousey's marketability after this, though.
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Casual fans for boxing and MMA want to see undefeated fighters lose or win. They drive the sales numbers and are one of the reasons boxing became a sport of managing your career as opposed to fighting the best fights.