Why do Puerto Ricans fight Mainly for WBO Belts?

**MANGLER** · 04-04-2009, 10:38 AM

Coincidence I guess. I doubt they give a **** as a people about what sanctioning body belt they have.

**pistol whip** · 04-04-2009, 10:47 AM

For the same reasons Mexicans always fight for the WBC title.

**NAPO** · 04-04-2009, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by pistol whip

For the same reasons Mexicans always fight for the WBC title.

i was about to post the same thing.

maybe because they follow this PR fighters since they start and put them up in the ranks if they are worth.

because one thing for sure. none of those fighters are bums.

**NAPO** · 04-04-2009, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by texanballer

Puerto Rico
Daniel Santos WBA Light Middleweight title holder
Miguel Cotto WBO Welterweight Title Holder
Roman Martinez WBO Super Featherweight title holder
Juan Manuel Lopez WBO Super Bantamweight Title Holder
Jose Lopez WBO Super Flyweight Title Holder
Ivan Calderon Ring Magazine Light Flyweight World Champion/WBO Light Flyweight title holder

1 Ring Magazine World Champion, 5 WBO Title Holders, 1 WBA Title Holder.

Mexico
Juan Manuel Marquez Ring Magazine Lightweight World Champion and WBO/WBA World title holder
Humberto Soto WBC Super Featherweight title holder
Cristobal Cruz IBF Featherweight Title holder
Israel Vasquez Ring Magazine Super Bantamweight World Champion
Fernando Montiel WBO Bantamweight Title holder
Edgar Sosa WBC Flyweight Title Holder
Ulises Solis IBF Flyweight Title Holder
Giovanni Segura WBA Light Flyweight Title Holder
Raul Garcia IBF Strawweight Title Holder
Manuel Vargas WBO Strawweight Title Holder

Two Ring Magazine World Champions, 2 WBC Title Holders, 3 WBO Title Holders, 2 WBA title Holders, 3 IBF Title Holders

Does the WBO favor Puerto Ricans over other fighters?

why do you NOT see puerto ricans on the WBC rankings???

**BK22755** · 04-04-2009, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by NAPO

why do you NOT see puerto ricans on the WBC rankings???

There must be some politic by hind it.

That pic of the all the boriquen champs is great.
thx

**Texanballer** · 04-04-2009, 11:14 AM

None of the Puerto Rican bums are champs. I respect all of them, but i have to say its hard to respect Carita Lopez as a champion. He got the belt against a rather easy opponent eventhough it was a tough fight.

Who is the guy standing in between Cotto and Lopez?

**pistol whip** · 04-04-2009, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by NAPO

why do you NOT see puerto ricans on the WBC rankings???

Because the WBC is based in Mexico but at the same time why don't you see Mexican fighters ranked by the WBO?

**skyler** · 04-04-2009, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by texanballer

None of the Puerto Rican bums are champs. I respect all of them, but i have to say its hard to respect Carita Lopez as a champion. He got the belt against a rather easy opponent eventhough it was a tough fight.

Who is the guy standing in between Cotto and Lopez?

You mean Ivan Calderon?

**NAPO** · 04-04-2009, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by pistol whip

Because the WBC is based in Mexico but at the same time why don't you see Mexican fighters ranked by the WBO?

dude,

there has been many wbo champions that are mexicans.

currently fernando montiel, manuel vargas and JJM hold the title.

the WBO may have flaws but they give the opportunity to any country.

Why do Puerto Ricans fight Mainly for WBO Belts?