When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
I think the question is a bit blurred, as there could be lots of definitions of what is meant by "big".
Cyclone promotions on has one major fighter on their resume and a relatively new company. It just so happens though that the promoter is one of the biggest names in British and Irish boxing history and as a fighter he could attract millions and unite a divided country. Can we call Barry McGuigan's Cyclone promotions big... if not, then surely the answer is Carl Frampton.
Cyclone promotions on has one major fighter on their resume and a relatively new company. It just so happens though that the promoter is one of the biggest names in British and Irish boxing history and as a fighter he could attract millions and unite a divided country. Can we call Barry McGuigan's Cyclone promotions big... if not, then surely the answer is Carl Frampton.
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Boxing Prospect
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Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
With that in mind...how about Kiko Martinez as well?stujones wrote:I think the question is a bit blurred, as there could be lots of definitions of what is meant by "big".
Cyclone promotions on has one major fighter on their resume and a relatively new company. It just so happens though that the promoter is one of the biggest names in British and Irish boxing history and as a fighter he could attract millions and unite a divided country. Can we call Barry McGuigan's Cyclone promotions big... if not, then surely the answer is Carl Frampton.
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Frampton is definitely possible, Cyclone Promotions don't operate outside of Belfast, whereas all the major promoters in the country put on shows all over the place, with small hall promoters being limited to certain areas.stujones wrote:I think the question is a bit blurred, as there could be lots of definitions of what is meant by "big".
Cyclone promotions on has one major fighter on their resume and a relatively new company. It just so happens though that the promoter is one of the biggest names in British and Irish boxing history and as a fighter he could attract millions and unite a divided country. Can we call Barry McGuigan's Cyclone promotions big... if not, then surely the answer is Carl Frampton.
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isnt he with sergio martinez?Boxing Prospect wrote:With that in mind...how about Kiko Martinez as well?stujones wrote:I think the question is a bit blurred, as there could be lots of definitions of what is meant by "big".
Cyclone promotions on has one major fighter on their resume and a relatively new company. It just so happens though that the promoter is one of the biggest names in British and Irish boxing history and as a fighter he could attract millions and unite a divided country. Can we call Barry McGuigan's Cyclone promotions big... if not, then surely the answer is Carl Frampton.
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Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Would you say Martinez is a big promoter?BW3007 wrote:isnt he with sergio martinez?Boxing Prospect wrote:With that in mind...how about Kiko Martinez as well?stujones wrote:I think the question is a bit blurred, as there could be lots of definitions of what is meant by "big".
Cyclone promotions on has one major fighter on their resume and a relatively new company. It just so happens though that the promoter is one of the biggest names in British and Irish boxing history and as a fighter he could attract millions and unite a divided country. Can we call Barry McGuigan's Cyclone promotions big... if not, then surely the answer is Carl Frampton.
TBH I looked on the Maravila website and couldn't find Kiko and with his last fight not being televised and this one sending him off to Japan I can't imagine he's getting much backing.
Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Demetrius Andrade is co-promoted by Banner and Star Boxing and recently won a world title
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Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Banner promoted Hatton-Collazo. Hardly minnows.dbflex wrote:Demetrius Andrade is co-promoted by Banner and Star Boxing and recently won a world title
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How long ago was that, eight years? Would you class them as a "major promoter" now?mickey1975 wrote:Banner promoted Hatton-Collazo. Hardly minnows.dbflex wrote:Demetrius Andrade is co-promoted by Banner and Star Boxing and recently won a world title
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Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
No. But like I say, they've done a bit in their time.dbflex wrote:How long ago was that, eight years? Would you class them as a "major promoter" now?mickey1975 wrote:Banner promoted Hatton-Collazo. Hardly minnows.dbflex wrote:Demetrius Andrade is co-promoted by Banner and Star Boxing and recently won a world title
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How long ago was that, eight years? Would you class them as a "major promoter" now?[/quote]
No. But like I say, they've done a bit in their time.[/quote]
of course but that wasn't the question... Don King Ps used to be bigger than now as were Hatton Promotions.
No. But like I say, they've done a bit in their time.[/quote]
of course but that wasn't the question... Don King Ps used to be bigger than now as were Hatton Promotions.
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Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Some good posts here. It does show that it's very rare to say the least. Kind of sad considering the effort and money small hall promoters put in