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Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Posted: 17 Apr 2014, 06:33
by stujones
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.
Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Posted: 17 Apr 2014, 09:34
by Boxing Prospect
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.
With that in mind...how about Kiko Martinez as well?
Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Posted: 17 Apr 2014, 12:55
by expe
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.
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.
Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Posted: 18 Apr 2014, 06:45
by BW3007
Boxing Prospect wrote: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.
With that in mind...how about Kiko Martinez as well?
isnt he with sergio martinez?
Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Posted: 18 Apr 2014, 07:27
by Boxing Prospect
BW3007 wrote:Boxing Prospect wrote: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.
With that in mind...how about Kiko Martinez as well?
isnt he with sergio martinez?
Would you say Martinez is a big promoter?
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?
Posted: 18 Apr 2014, 19:50
by dbflex
Demetrius Andrade is co-promoted by Banner and Star Boxing and recently won a world title
Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Posted: 18 Apr 2014, 20:04
by mickey1975
dbflex wrote:Demetrius Andrade is co-promoted by Banner and Star Boxing and recently won a world title
Banner promoted Hatton-Collazo. Hardly minnows.
Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Posted: 18 Apr 2014, 20:14
by dbflex
mickey1975 wrote:dbflex wrote:Demetrius Andrade is co-promoted by Banner and Star Boxing and recently won a world title
Banner promoted Hatton-Collazo. Hardly minnows.
How long ago was that, eight years? Would you class them as a "major promoter" now?
Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Posted: 18 Apr 2014, 20:19
by mickey1975
dbflex wrote:mickey1975 wrote:dbflex wrote:Demetrius Andrade is co-promoted by Banner and Star Boxing and recently won a world title
Banner promoted Hatton-Collazo. Hardly minnows.
How long ago was that, eight years? Would you class them as a "major promoter" now?
No. But like I say, they've done a bit in their time.
Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Posted: 18 Apr 2014, 20:22
by dbflex
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.
Re: When was last time a fighter without a big promoter made it?
Posted: 19 Apr 2014, 12:12
by reggaereggae
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