Most Popular Fighter's in Mexican History?

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  1. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not necessarily talented, but who were the most popular fighter's in Mexico? Ricardo Lopez was greatly talented, But Olivares & Cuevas drew mobs to thier workouts. Of course Chavez is by far the most, But among the other fighters.
     
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  2. Loewe

    Loewe internet hero Full Member

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    Imo it´s Chavez.
     
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  3. bxrfan

    bxrfan Sizzle Full Member

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    The man in your avatar.
     
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  4. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Daniel Zaragoza was always a popular fighter, but Chavez was in a league of his own in terms of popularity.
     
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  5. natonic

    natonic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The late, great Salvador Sanchez.
     
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  6. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Jose Becerra.
     
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  7. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    ....................I've always been curious to know how often Cuevas fought south of the border. He was a demi-god in Los Angeles, but I wonder if that level of hysteria surrounding him there carried over into his own country? :huh


    Olivares was also insanely big in southern California rings in his time, and I know his popularity carried over back home.
     
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  8. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cuevas Won the Title in Mexicali by knocking out Angel Espada. And all his early fights were in Mexico. He did fight in Texas and had a pretty big following there as well.
    Barrera started coming up by fighting in Los Angeles at the Forum. & quickly got a big following there as well. & he was wildly popular in Mexico. The big Bangers, who score the spectacular knockouts are always the most beloved in Mexico. Until Sanchez came along...
    Sanchez broke the mold of the typical Mexican fighter, by using great boxing ability, not just muscle. But also had power when needed.
     
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  9. teeto

    teeto Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    I read something once that went- 'when Julio Cesar Chavez fought the whole of Mexico stopped moving'

    The passion in Latin America is brilliant
     
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  10. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What about Jose Napoles? I know he's Cuban, but he moved To Mexico fought out of there & was wildly popular with the Mexican fans. & I believe he still lives in mexico.
     
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  11. he grant

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    An interesting point to note is Duran is half Mexican (father) and I have never seen any recognition of this fact from a Mexican audience over him.
     
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  12. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    True, But When you think Duran You think Panama.
    He is their's 100% in both his Heart & Spirit.
    (As much as I'd like to claim him)
     
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  13. teeto

    teeto Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    So have u got Margo for the weekend then? I might like to see him do it, but i do think Cotto will though
     
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  14. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah, plus whenever he fought, his corner was always waving the Panamanian flag. he's they're National Hero for a fighter.
     
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  15. TIGEREDGE

    TIGEREDGE Boxing Addict Full Member

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    olivares or chavez
     
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