The Next de la Hoya/ Tyson/Holyfield Phenomenon?

[LancsTerrible]

Originally Posted by Slacker

Wlad is at a perfect age to carry on for another few years at least. Vitali is on his way out, so the novelty of the two brothers as champions won't last much longer.

I could see the US warming to a foreigner. They love Pac, Lennox was accepted and liked, and of course everyone loves David Beckham.

The thing about the US is that the public will embrace anyone portrayed positively in the media. They don't even have to be talented, just popular.

If Wlad could get onto some mainstream US publicity machine and be a friendly, handsome charming guy...I think he could be popular.

Tyson popular? Michael Jordan popular? Pre-divorce Tiger Woods popular? Probably not, but who knows. Everyone loves Taylor Swift and she can't carry a tune in a bucket.

Thanks for the answers. I think you're spot on about media portrayal.

[Swarmer]

Originally Posted by Leon

That cholo Gomez whooped him like 3 times in the amateur games.

new roach powered benavidez will tap that ass

believe it

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Swarmer

new roach powered benavidez will tap that ass

believe it

Do you think roach is enough for Chavez Jr to whoop Mr. Miguel?

[Swarmer]

Originally Posted by Leon

Do you think roach is enough for Chavez Jr to whoop Mr. Miguel?

probably not, although a surprise upset wouldn't surprise me THAT much. Cotto and pressure fighters are a bad combo. If retardarito could do it, then you never know what will happen.

bad comparison though because benavidez has way more talent and working in wild card will definitely help him progress. the amateurs only mean so much