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man wrote: ↑10 Aug 2019, 04:43 so mexico, a boxing crazy nation, has
their first ever heavyweight champ and
saudi arabia, which cares as much about
boxing as they like women driving, buys
them out of watching him.

isn't capitalism beautiful?

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 13:35 Ya, people just are quick and lazy to assume that because Andy has Mexican background that Mexico is just dying to see him and he's in great demand. But based on what? I bet they still care about Jr Chavez far more.

Wa1nuts wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 13:48 I'm in a few Mexican boxing groups on Facebook an there is a lot of support for Ruiz. The only comments I've seen about Ruiz not being a true Mexican is from Puerto ricans

Wa1nuts wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 13:48 I'm in a few Mexican boxing groups on Facebook an there is a lot of support for Ruiz. The only comments I've seen about Ruiz not being a true Mexican is from Puerto ricans

oogiebe wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 13:49

Wa1nuts wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 13:48 I'm in a few Mexican boxing groups on Facebook an there is a lot of support for Ruiz. The only comments I've seen about Ruiz not being a true Mexican is from Puerto ricans

EDIT: Are they Mexican American? or Mexican Nationals? Just curious.

greg wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 13:52

Wa1nuts wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 13:48 I'm in a few Mexican boxing groups on Facebook an there is a lot of support for Ruiz. The only comments I've seen about Ruiz not being a true Mexican is from Puerto ricans

...not meaning it sarcastically just curious: was there any support for Ruiz BEFORE there were any plans to fight AJ?

Wa1nuts wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 13:48 I'm in a few Mexican boxing groups on Facebook an there is a lot of support for Ruiz. The only comments I've seen about Ruiz not being a true Mexican is from Puerto ricans

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 14:36

Wa1nuts wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 13:48 I'm in a few Mexican boxing groups on Facebook an there is a lot of support for Ruiz. The only comments I've seen about Ruiz not being a true Mexican is from Puerto ricans

Sure, in boxing groups.

Wa1nuts wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 14:38

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 14:36

Sure, in boxing groups.

Surely that's a pretty good indicator?

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 14:41

Wa1nuts wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 14:38

Surely that's a pretty good indicator?

An indicator for being a huge star? Do the groups have a few million members?

Wa1nuts wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 14:42

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 14:41
An indicator for being a huge star? Do the groups have a few million members?

No I mean an indicator as to whether he's liked or disliked. Maybe I'm missing the point?

ironbeard wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 15:06 TFKoB is plenty popular in Mexico. The fight would do huge numbers if held in a Mexican stadium in December. It would do excellent PPV in the USA.

The casuals are aware of TFKoB.

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 15:16

ironbeard wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 15:06 TFKoB is plenty popular in Mexico. The fight would do huge numbers if held in a Mexican stadium in December. It would do excellent PPV in the USA.

The casuals are aware of TFKoB.

I doubt it would crack 100k.

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 14:45

Wa1nuts wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 14:42

No I mean an indicator as to whether he's liked or disliked. Maybe I'm missing the point?

I was responding to someone thinking that all of Mexico is behind him and would turn out for the fight. Basically thinking he's canelo.

ironbeard wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 15:28

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 15:16

I doubt it would crack 100k.

TFKoB is on every casual’s radar that I know personally. He is highly respected in the Mexican American community. There are major money people in Mexico who would back the rematch in Mexico if not for the contract.

He met with the President of Mexico. He was greeted by significant crowds on that trip.

I would definitely consider attending the fight in Mexico, Vegas, or Texas. Saudi Arabia?

Wa1nuts wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 15:32

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 14:45

I was responding to someone thinking that all of Mexico is behind him and would turn out for the fight. Basically thinking he's canelo.

I'm Guessing he's pretty well known an if the boxing fans like him then obviously the American thing isn't much of an issue

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 15:35

ironbeard wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 15:28
TFKoB is on every casual’s radar that I know personally. He is highly respected in the Mexican American community. There are major money people in Mexico who would back the rematch in Mexico if not for the contract.

He met with the President of Mexico. He was greeted by significant crowds on that trip.

I would definitely consider attending the fight in Mexico, Vegas, or Texas. Saudi Arabia?

OK, he's a megastar. I don't know anybody that knows him or Joshua. Only a couple know wilder and fury.

ironbeard wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 15:55

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Aug 2019, 15:35
OK, he's a megastar. I don't know anybody that knows him or Joshua. Only a couple know wilder and fury.

I did not say that “he’s a megastar.” However, how many Mexican American HW boxers have been on the late night circuit, Rogan’s Podcast, met personally (and very publicly) with the President of Mexico, and have been as high profile on pretty much every boxing platform?

He is popular in Mexico, and with Mexican Americans, as well as boxing fans. He is also well known in boxing circles worldwide. He has fought internationally several times. Thanks to his weight he is also a bit of a cult hero.