Thurman, Ward, Spence, Crawford. Will any of these guys ever reach the status of Floyd, Manny, Canelo, De Lahoya, Tyson, Leonard, and Holyfield.
That's the actual question and the answer is NFW.
Of those names I only see Spence with that potential. If he continues to KO opponents and keep his image clean, I think he can spin that into something big. Thurman only fights once per year, and given what he has achieved thus far he still isn't on the casual fan radar. Crawford is probably the most skilled of the bunch but has zero charisma. He's lacking the "presence" of a superstar, and hasn't really fought anyone yet. Ward is on the tail end of his career and if it hasn't happened by now, it's not going to happen. He can't fill an arena in his hometown, he's never going to be a superstar or face of boxing.
Do you see any future prospects selling as many PPV'S or making the kind of money that Floyd and Manny have?
I think Joshua has a real shot at being the next big thing. Primarily because he's a heavyweight and a Euro. If he isnt already, he'll be a megastar in places like the UK, Germany, and Australia. He just needs to start fighting in the US if he wants to be a PPV draw.
For some reason the HW division captures the imagination of the casual fan. Hardcore fans appreciate all the divisions, but HW, MW, and WW are what peak the interest of peripheral fans.
With all this said..... if he becomes a draw, and Wilder can beat him (Disclaimer: Im not a Wilder fan). Well then Wilder has the charisma to truly be the next big thing. Hopefully his days of fighting cans will soon be over.
Do you see any future prospects selling as many PPV'S or making the kind of money that Floyd and Manny have?
No, but that's because he was truly phenomenal and not just great. Crawford, Thurman, and Spence are great not phenomenal.
Spence and Crawford have the best chance at being the biggest stars but I don't think we will see anything like the HOF fighters that you mentioned anytime soon, If ever again.
But why not?
Thurman, Ward, Spence, Crawford. Will any of these guys ever reach the status of Floyd, Manny, Canelo, De Lahoya, Tyson, Leonard, and Holyfield.
Spence and Crawford have the best chance at being the biggest stars but I don't think we will see anything like the HOF fighters that you mentioned anytime soon, If ever again.
... all these guys are intelligent and articulated... but they look rather humble...
... but they don't seem to hold that much needed "charisma"...
Did Manny have Charisma?
Thurman, Ward, Spence, Crawford. Will any of these guys ever reach the status of Floyd, Manny, Canelo, De Lahoya, Tyson, Leonard, and Holyfield.
... all these guys are intelligent and articulated... but they look rather humble...
... but they don't seem to hold that much needed "charisma"...
Spence has the best chance imo. He's the most exciting fighter on the list and could stay undefeated for many years. Plus I think his character makes him the most marketable. He comes across as humble, honest and determined which I think people will like if he keeps winning.
No, Spence and Thurman, even Crawford can become major stars. Manny-Floyd level? Probably not but HWs are generally the. Biggest stars
You basically repeated what I posted I said they won't becoming SUPERSTARS but Stars among the boxing world and boxing fans and make millions of $$$ absolutely. But Crossover Superstars? NO! I don't see that happening and that is fine! Most of the greatest wasn't Crossover Superstars only a very Select Few!
I think Spence and Canelo possibly could. Ward might be good enough but he say too lousy to watch to ever gain that status. Mayweather, Manny, Tyson and Leonard are all good to great to watch. They entertain while Ward mainly just wins boring, dull fights.
Boxing next big Superstar is already here:
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But as for those guys I would say NO! Not because of their fighting style or any of that other BS that trolling idiots will say is why they won't be stars, more so because of the state of boxing in America at the moment. Boxing in America is probably lower that Hockey as far as overall interest in the sport and that is LOW! I don't think Canelo, GGG, Loma any of those guys will become Crossover Superstars or anything like that BUT they will still make Millions and be popular with hardcores. But as far as doing Mayweather and Pacquiao numbers? I think those days are gone for Boxing IN AMERICA!
However in the UK I think AJ will continue to pack them in and making MILLIONS and be more of a GLOBAL STAR!
Honestly, Gervonte Davis because he got Mayweather campaigning for him, he gets more attention now than a lot of these more talented fighters. If he continues to get better and keep knocking people out...I honestly do think he might have the best chance as crazy as that sounds! Everything Mayweather does garners attention from Casual Fans Like Him or Not! Anybody that is attached to him you will keep an eye on regardless if you're rooting against them or not
No, Spence and Thurman, even Crawford can become major stars. Manny-Floyd level? Probably not but HWs are generally the. Biggest stars