Why Football Won’t Go the Way of Boxing (Yet)

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Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- One of the most exciting Americanboxers in years will defend his title this weekend. You’veprobably never heard of him.

His name is Adrien Broner, and although he is the worldlightweight champion, he is not exactly famous. That boxing isno longer a popular sport in the U.S. is hardly a revelation.The reasons for its demise, however, may surprise you.