Is Geale's popularity here and overseas tempered by the fact he doesnt have KO power?

The hype and popularity of the likes of GGG and Martinez is because they are boxers that also have the ability to hand out devastating KO's/stoppages. At least internationally, will Geale's lack of KO power make him more difficult to sell to the US? Audiences like KO's or at least the possibility a boxer can meet them out.

Geale has said on several occasions that he has worked on his power but it hasnt seemed to eventuate.

I ask this anyway as a Geale supporter, not trying to trash him.

[hammerofthor]

To an extent, yes

[Sox]

I guess it will be to some, stoppages are always exciting.

Don't forget though, the higher the level of opposition, the less likely stoppages happen.

Not knocking GGG, but it's not difficult to have a career full of KO's when all you fight are cans.
Let's see if the style of winning changes for him when he steps it up.

[kel]

Originally Posted by bruiserh

The hype and popularity of the likes of GGG and Martinez is because they are boxers that also have the ability to hand out devastating KO's/stoppages. At least internationally, will Geale's lack of KO power make him more difficult to sell to the US? Audiences like KO's or at least the possibility a boxer can meet them out.

Geale has said on several occasions that he has worked on his power but it hasnt seemed to eventuate.

I ask this anyway as a Geale supporter, not trying to trash him.

Yep, its why the seppos didn't warm to Calzaghe as well

It's human nature to like a KO artist. People like to see the Mike Tyson type devastation.

[HookMeister]

Originally Posted by bruiserh

... will Geale's lack of KO power make him more difficult to sell to the US?

Not if he's marketed properly. Use the fact Geale isn't a power hitter.
Initially, something like this -

1/ He's earned two belts - he deserves to be fighting in the top echelon.

2/ He's not a power hitter - he must be vulnerable to the flashier guys that pop
(we know that's not rational, but we're talking marketing to the masses here.)

As Geale shows he's around for the long haul -

3/ Geale - the work rate master ( a la Calzaghe) with a big arsenal of punches and top notch ring smarts.

4/ Geale - The Stayer - he's the man still standing and victorious at the end of each bout
(how does he do it?! - because he is 'The Real Deal'.

As with Kostya, the marketable profile reveals more of itself as the victories pile up.

Originally Posted by bruiserh

Audiences like KO's or at least the possibility a boxer can meet them out.

People didn't go to see Calzaghe because they thought they were going to see him knock someone out.
They wanted to see his skills and his ability to work his opponent out.
There's plenty of room for Geale at the top in people's minds.
And he will knock people out. This fella is still discovering his potential.

Originally Posted by bruiserh

The hype and popularity of the likes of GGG and Martinez is because they are boxers that also have the ability to hand out devastating KO's/stoppages. At least internationally, will Geale's lack of KO power make him more difficult to sell to the US? Audiences like KO's or at least the possibility a boxer can meet them out.

Geale has said on several occasions that he has worked on his power but it hasnt seemed to eventuate.

I ask this anyway as a Geale supporter, not trying to trash him.

The first step in getting hype and popularity is WINNING, and Daniel Geale is very good at that.

But your point about GGG in particular, and his power is valid, and the reason people are in awe of him.

[stiflers mum]

Yes the British commentators oohed and aahed over his boxing skills but Yanks like wham,bam,wollop KO artists.

[JOSEY WALES]

Originally Posted by stiflers mum

Yes the British commentators oohed and aahed over his boxing skills but Yanks like wham,bam,wollop KO artists.

Agreed and as Kel said the yanks seldom warm to a boxer , personally I would much rather see a solid 12 rounder chess match as opposed to a crash bang wallop done and dusted three rounder anyway of the week , but then again I'm an old fart who likes to get his money's worth ,

[Sox]

Originally Posted by JOSEY WALES

Agreed and as Kel said the yanks seldom warm to a boxer , personally I would much rather see a solid 12 rounder chess match as opposed to a crash bang wallop done and dusted three rounder anyway of the week , but then again I'm an old fart who likes to get his money's worth ,

Same here Josey, I actually really enjoyed the fight with Geale/Mandy the other night, and even todays Sturm/Soliman fight was good.