Boots is a great fighter, but why doesn`t America have such a guy in higher divisions?

started in the early 90s then with internet becoming more mainstream U.S boxing promoters can't simply sweep quality fighters from other countries under the rug. I've never heard that before.

Yeah, the guy who said Benavidez is right. Benavidez is a born & raised American. Most of the Black & White dudes are playing other sports.

I noticed that there were two upcoming American decorated amateurs at light heavyweights. But Dante Benjamin has shown limited skill along with stamina issues at ProBox. Khalil Coe who just got upset recently, is a pretty good amateur, quite a sharp counter puncher with punching power, he had won in a amateur tournament Cup in Germany. He was also the first man to stop 2 time gold medalist from Cuba, Julio Cesar La Cruz. He tried to compete in the Olympics, but wasn't qualified due to having a criminal record. Hearn had told him that prior the match that if he can't beat Gallegos, then he likely can't become champion. A rematch was scheduled apparently, but nothing has been mentioned since it was mentioned.

Because the highly athletic guys that could trim down to 175+ are playing other sports

More good jobs than people in the good ol' USA. That's why.

Boxing is worldwide now and fighters aren't marginalized like in the past in favor of a few homegrown US talents. It turns out US dominance was never the default, the game was just manipulated that way. Interesting. So, when exactly did Boxing become a worldwide sport?

Benavidez is American, I don't know why you specify race.

I am talking about now, not 10 years ago. And ward was a very dirthy huger. so you want to dial u a 'generational' guy like boots is supposed to be in all the bigger weight classes, might be tough to do?

I am talking about now, not 10 years ago. And ward was a very dirthy huger.

did u miss andre ward?

You would think we'd have explosive athletic guys in 168 or 175. Guys like Andre Dirrell. Yes 147 is small. Just look at boots ring walk with Philadelphia sixers point guard. That's the smallest guy on the court and he towered over Boots.