why the hell were people only chanting gomez?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Relentless, Apr 11, 2008.


  1. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    and not cotto?:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

    ****ERS!
     
  2. andyZOR

    andyZOR Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Dunno. Maybe they were Mayweather fans...
     
  3. pipe wrenched

    pipe wrenched ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    ????

    Was this happening at the weigh in??? I missed it..
     
  4. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    beause Cotto doesnt have a big enough fan base :yep
     
  5. larryx

    larryx mr x knockem out Full Member

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    people love a underdog!!!!
     
  6. Toopretty

    Toopretty Custom made Full Member

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    People watch TV and the contender. Cottos fan base is the boxing community and some puerto ricans. His personality is too dull to ever get that kind of appeal. He has a bland image that you cant really market that well.
     
  7. markbrooklyn

    markbrooklyn Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mexicans have alot of kids. It was probably his family and some of the dishwashers and cleaners at the press conference! lol j/k
     
  8. bachatu

    bachatu Pro Full Member

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    Because people like rooting for the underdog. In a way, everyone expects Cotto to win and many have written off Gomez easily; a bit to easy i may say, so that gives people a sense of "oh no we may have another upset". Last time we had someone written off in a fight easy was Williams vs Quintana, and we know what happened in that fight. Also, i think people were kind of surprised that Gomez looked bigger standing face to face against Cotto. I think Cotto is simply is more talented in about all areas. You can argue that Gomez has a lot of heart and determination, but so does Cotto - when has he shown otherwise? Cotto takes it by decision.
     
  9. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    i dont.:twisted:
     
  10. China_hand_Joe

    China_hand_Joe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Most people cannot relate to a supertalent like Cotto, so they cheer on the mediocrity instead.
     
  11. dwilson

    dwilson Guest

    Maybe it is because Gomez is not a tramp.
     
  12. Rilz

    Rilz Ball don't lie! Full Member

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    I mean I like the guy but he has about as much personality as a paper bag, great fighter but if your not PR then he doesn't give ya much to work with.
     
  13. Relentless

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    this is boxing not a popularity contest.

    anyways cotto is a beast, he never talks ****, never changes his facial expression (even when hurt), he is like a machine, malignaggi tried talking **** to him and cotto never said a word back.
     
  14. Tom_Tocca

    Tom_Tocca The Provider Full Member

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    Maybe you are deaf, but they first chanted "Gomez, Gomez" then "Cotto, Cotto" and at the stare-down "Gomez (Cotto), Gomez (Cotto)!!!"
     
  15. Golden Thunder

    Golden Thunder Battle of the Planet Full Member

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    Yeah I heard chants for both.