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Manny has made it clear that he already has an exit plan (well deserved) in place. I agree that floyd is looking more and more like he will not fight again. Even if he does, considering he only fights once a year, his last fighting year would be 2012 if that. That means both manny has 3 fights in him tops, while floyd has 2 max.
Golden boy was grooming Ortiz as the next golden boy and his career has stalled. Daniel Jacobs got KTFO and is rebuilding himself back up, but i didnt see the guy as STAR material. Angulos future is uncertain due to his visa issue. Kirkland had the hype going for him as well as his fan pleasing style. Due to his legal problems, time/ a few more fights will tell were he is at. Khan has the following in the UK, but i dont see him becoming a hatton style star here in the U.S. Bute has rockstar like status in canada, but he is 30 and needs to get over here and make a name for himself now. He can do it in a division like 168. Out of bradley and alexander, i think alexander has the bigger chance of becoming the star. Tune in next month and find out. Berto needs to step it up, that is all i will say about him.
Last but not least we have the "canelo" alvarez. The ratings this kid pulls in Mexico are insane. Last i read, he will be getting his first title shot in march if i am not mistaken. People are already calling him the next chavez, which i personally dont agree with (too soon to tell.) He has the skills, the following, and the charisma to make it here in the states, plus i heard he is moving to L.A. and taking english classes.
As far as up and comers go, The only guy i really see with star like potential is Benavidez JR. (9-0 9KO) If you havent seen the kid fight, go see him. I know people say he needs tp stop fighting bums, but he has the skills at only 18 and has plenty of time to grow. He is well spoken, has the charisma, and has the story (storied amateur career) to go with it. Frankie Gomez (7-0 6KO) had some hype to him, but i think Benavidez takes a fight between the two and also has more POTENTIAL star power.
I can keep naming fighters all day, so this is just a small pool of fighters at the momment who I PERSONALLY think have the star power. Other people will have their own opinions.
As far as your question goes, fighters as gifted as pacquiao and mayweather come around every once in a while, so it will take some time/years.Comment
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Either that or a young upcoming American heavyweight with the notoriety and charisma of a young Tyson emerges...[/QUOTE]
That WAS the kind of hype kirkland had going for him. While not true, that is the hype he HAD.Comment
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People still watch WWE??Comment
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I do agree that the biggest draws in mma are white, and lesnar was the biggest draw. Someone pointed this out to dana white in an interview and he pointed out that yes, lesnar losing the title could shift interest from one particular group to another. He also pointed out that there is a big chance there will be a surge in latino interest. It will be interesting. Only cains defenses of the title will say.
I remember seeing a segment on tv on the nba and how they are aggresively trying to draw more latino fans to the sport for whatever reason. Must be the $$$$$.Comment
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