Who is/was the most popular boxer in their homeland

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  1. mightymouse1989

    mightymouse1989 Member Full Member

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    With people saying Pac-man is the Michael Jordan, Elvis, and Ail all in one for Filipinos. It made me think how is/was the most popular boxer in their homeland.

    England- Prince Naseem, Ricky Hatton, Frank Bruno, or Amir Khan

    America- Oscar, Ail, Mike Tyson, SRL or SRR

    Philippines- Pac-man

    Mexico- Chavez

    Indonesia- Chris John

    Japon- Fighting Harada

    Thailand-Khaosai Galaxy

    Brazil-Popo, Eder Jofre

    Denmark-Kessler

    Puerto Rico-Trinadad

    Germany-AA

    My guess would be for Pac-man, Hatton or Chavez.
     
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  2. moorser

    moorser Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ireland - bernard dunne ,martin rogan , john duddy , andy lee a toss up between the 4
     
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  3. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    Panama-Duran.
     
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  4. nulty

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    From a UK point of view Naz was a draw but only because there that many people who wanted to see him get knocked out.

    The most popular now is Hatton. I still think Bruno has the edge overall.

    Just listen to the crowd when the result in announced in this video approx 3.20.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaVe0dNL7ME
     
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  5. boxeo#1

    boxeo#1 Boxer-Puncher banned

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    Netherlands: Bep van Klaveren, Rudy Koopmans, Regilio Tuur.

    Italy: Francesco Damiani, Nino Benvenuti, Primo Carnera.
     
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  6. renyo

    renyo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tito and Pac really make people catch feelings

    Certain fighters heart carry their people into fights
     
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  7. Spunik

    Spunik Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lennox Lewis--Canada
     
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  8. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    Oscar has to be in the usa...tyson is up there too!
     
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  9. USboxer1981

    USboxer1981 The Real Def. MVP Full Member

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    Its Pacman easily .... almost everyone in the Philippines , from children to elderly know who Pacman is.
     
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  10. galeranews

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    Poland - Andrew Golota, Tomasz Adamek mostly.
     
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  11. Smazz20

    Smazz20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :lol::lol:
     
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  12. Wiesiek

    Wiesiek Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Andrew for sure , but adamek? not rly , the sad truth is that 60%-70 of average poles has no idea who he is , cuz only one private channel cares about him and he fights in the night so only hardcore fans re watching it , he is more popular in the polisch community in the states then in poland itself I bet that far more ppl knows who Włodarczyk is , cuz he was in Dancing with the Stars
     
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  13. 1Kolijn

    1Kolijn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Sweden - Ingemar Johansson
     
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  14. Alo2006

    Alo2006 R.I.P Sean Taylor Full Member

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    Ali
     
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  15. Triplesod

    Triplesod Drunk& pissed up on booze Full Member

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    Grannies in England still have dogs called Bruno.

    And Tyson actually... but not Eubank. That would be a rubbish name for a dog!
     
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