Comments Thread For: Kostya Tszyu didn't want son Tim to test Australian-Russian loyalties

[budfr]

Always seemed to me that the best fighters in Mexico fight in the us because the Mexican American fan base is more nationalistic and will pay more to be reminded of Mexico than their Mexican relatives

There´s a half-truth. Mexican American fanbase is very nationalistic but they also like to fight in thre US because they get paid more. Comparing to soccer (football) for example, the Mexican team prefers to play in the US because of the revenue. Matter of fact, if they play in say, Los Angeles vs the US team, Mexico is basically the home team.

[factsarenice]

Always seemed to me that the best fighters in Mexico fight in the us because the Mexican American fan base is more nationalistic and will pay more to be reminded of Mexico than their Mexican relatives

There´s a half-truth. Mexican American fanbase is very nationalistic but they also like to fight in thre US because they get paid more. Comparing to soccer (football) for example, the Mexican team prefers to play in the US because of the revenue. Matter of fact, if they play in say, Los Angeles vs the US team, Mexico is basically the home team.

Both are true statements.

[factsarenice]

That's right.
Britain won't suffer if and when Dillion Whyte fights Joe Joyce - only the fans will.

Creative genius....you made my day!

[BlackRobb]

Tszyu talks like he's been undisputed or something. He was e-mailed his WBO belt, then quivered and quaked when Bud busted his WBO move.

[famicommander]

Always seemed to me that the best fighters in Mexico fight in the us because the Mexican American fan base is more nationalistic and will pay more to be reminded of Mexico than their Mexican relatives

The US is a more wealthy country than Mexico. It's really that simple.

The boxing scene is quite vibrant in major Mexican cities like Mexico City or Tijuana, though.

[BrankoB]

Kostya does not need to worry about Tim because Tim is Australian and he is very popular in Australia. He is not seen as an adopted Russian (like Kostya was) because Tim was born and raised in Australia.

[Oldskoolg]

The US is a more wealthy country than Mexico. It's really that simple.

The boxing scene is quite vibrant in major Mexican cities like Mexico City or Tijuana, though.

Of course it is, hence why the American boxing scene has always been the top