The "Marquez Effect"

The "Marquez Effect" describes the phenomenon where a highly talented athlete’s setbacks or failures often garner more media attention and public scrutiny than their successes. Named after boxing legend Julio César Chávez Marquez, this effect highlights how the narrative around a star athlete can become disproportionately focused on downturns, emphasizing their struggles more than their achievements. It reflects how the media and fans tend to humanize and scrutinize even minor setbacks in the careers of top performers, often amplifying their challenges in the public eye relative to their accomplishments.