Who has a bigger fan base in America, Hatton or Cotto??

[Left2body]

I will say this I believe that Cotto's has more boxing fan's that became Cotto fans. Where as Hatton's fans are just that Hatton fans and a large portion of them go to Vegas and Boston more for the event (much like they travel for soccer) and less for the boxing.

I doubt if a significant portion of them they could name other top fighters around Hattons weight class (jrWW, WW).

Where as I believe more of Cotto fans were boxing fans before Cotto and they follow more boxers and can name more top fighters around Cotto's weight class (jrWW, WW).

[ANDROID_DOES]

cotto's fanbase outside of ny is not that big. He is not a household name. he has a boring personality. He is not in the spotlight at all. Hatton after the floyd fight has alot more fans then cotto. Especially since alot of people were rooting for hatton to beat floyd. I dont think its close hatton by i long shot

[Boogie Nights]

didnt really read what others posted but my money is on the cotto fight. hatton is a draw, but his recent performances on HBO werent really all that. his fight with Junior was exciting but he lost, and lost in the devastating fashion.

cotto is fighting in the welterweight division, and this division is hot now. ricky obviously wants to stay at junior welterweight and fight the likes of malignaggi, a good match up but not a must see event. cotto's next opponent is not an inspiring one, but i believe in his next fight the opposition will be more threatening, perhaps cotto vs cintron if kermit beats margarito.

besides to me cotto is a more dynamic fighter than hatton.

[deanrw]

Who is the bigger draw in America and has the biggest fan base in America?
Is it Hatton or Cotto?

I know where you are going with this. You will never justify a Cotto vs. Mayweather fight to a Mayweather fan, as Mayweather fans dual role as Mayweather's accountant also.

[frankpaganini]

Who is the bigger draw in America and has the biggest fan base in America?
Is it Hatton or Cotto?

i think cotto does...

it seems that whenever hatton fights in the U.S. majority of those in attendance came over from england to see him fight...

with cotto i dont see that as much...

cotto is definately establishing his fanbase in U.S. faster than hatton i will say that...

[2501]

this thread was meant as PRE Mayweather people. not POST mayweather. Did Hatton REALLY have more fans than Cotto BEFORE Mayweather?

[Addison]

That's gonna be his test.
Although, that right there is a guaranteed to sell out because it is a double header packed with big names.
IMO It is more to get Tony recognition in the east so when Cotto v. Margarito comes he has some exposure over there so the fight sells better.
You make the fight on the west after that and you have both coasts tuning in.. that's if Marg wins, I'm sure he will.


I'm talking America though, I know for a fact Hatton has more fans in the U.K. but how many of them actually make it over here or contribute to the U.S. PPV numbers?

Hatton has American fans.

They just discovered him and they like his accent and lovely skin tone.

[Addison]

Even people who dont follow boxing that I know know who Hatton is. I dont think any of them could pick Cotto out of a lineup.

I would have to say that's true from what I get in the bars in my area..

[Johnny Rebel]

There are probably more Puerto Ricans in New York then there are in Puerto Rico, so of course Cotto is going to sell good at MSG. Can Cotto pack a building in Las Vegas like Hatton did?

[J_CON]

In USA, Cotto. Overall, Hatton