How popular is Canelo?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by boxingfanatical, Jul 7, 2015.


  1. boxingfanatical

    boxingfanatical Member Full Member

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    I dont understand when someone says he has a BIG fanbase. He has NO signature wins and the wins he does have,m have an asterisk next to them. He is not outdoing top competitors nor do i see a beaming charisma. So someone please explain. Thanks:thumbsup
     
  2. moparfan

    moparfan ESB's glass jawed fraud Full Member

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    He is young
    He is good looking
    He is willing to fight anyone, anywhere
    He is signed by GBP

    Recipe for success...!!!
     
  3. boxingfanatical

    boxingfanatical Member Full Member

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    Yes, that makes him a promoters wet dream. But as fans we should look at the fights the guy puts out. Hes "elite" but so is Bradley, Porter, Marquez, etc. and they put on way more exciting fights then he does (IMO) and he surpasses them in popularity because hes "good looking" as you say?
     
  4. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    The most popular Irish fighter around.
     
  5. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Most casual fans are shallow and DKSAB.
     
  6. moparfan

    moparfan ESB's glass jawed fraud Full Member

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    But fans are human, and humans tend to gravitate towards looks over ability. Look at Margarito vs Dela Hoya. Margarito was in more exciting fan-friendly fights, but Dela Hoya was more popular. Both were in a ton of great fights, Margarito more of the warrior type, but Dela Hoya got the accolades...!!!

    Just like in all entertainment avenues. Actresses that are good looking get better roles in movies than average looking actresses...!!!
     
  7. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I know I'd rather watch Brooklyn Decker act than Glenn Close.