Canelo is a superstar

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

I want to make something clear, that there is a difference between being a great boxer and having superstar status. For example, I believe Pernel Whitaker was a great fighter but he never reached superstar status like DLH or Floyd simply because his style wasn't exciting to casual fans and he wasn't charismatic enough.

In order to be a superstar you have to have talent, there's no doubt about that. We know Canelo has talent, what level of talent we will see this weekend, but let's make no mistake about it, he's a star in this sport.

One thing I notice going from gym to gym as I do through the week, is that EVERYONE is talking about this fight. Even more so than other fights, it has an air about it that reminds us of the great fights. Canelo has everything you would want as a promoter and manager. He is good looking, charismatic, appeals to the Latino fan base and has the skills and potential to be what everyone thinks he could be.....great.

It's easy to see why Golden Boy is rolling out the red carpet for him in his career. Promoters don't invest in a bum, in a kid with no talent. They invest in potential in and out of the ring and Canelo has it.

I'm not sure if Canelo wins this weekend, he could lose but if he wins, we could see the beginning of the next big star in the sport. Which is something that we always need.

[4Corners]

He's a star.....we just don't know if he's a great fighter yet. We know he has tools and looks pretty good. We'll find out this weekend if he's the real deal. I can't help but think Trout will be able to expose him.

[onechance87]

Agreed....Dont know y fans want him to fail so bad.

[-EAGLE-]

I want to make something clear, that there is a difference between being a great boxer and having superstar status. For example, I believe Pernel Whitaker was a great fighter but he never reached superstar status like DLH or Floyd simply because his style wasn't exciting to casual fans and he wasn't charismatic enough.

In order to be a superstar you have to have talent, there's no doubt about that. We know Canelo has talent, what level of talent we will see this weekend, but let's make no mistake about it, he's a star in this sport.

One thing I notice going from gym to gym as I do through the week, is that EVERYONE is talking about this fight. Even more so than other fights, it has an air about it that reminds us of the great fights. Canelo has everything you would want as a promoter and manager. He is good looking, charismatic, appeals to the Latino fan base and has the skills and potential to be what everyone thinks he could be.....great.

It's easy to see why Golden Boy is rolling out the red carpet for him in his career. Promoters don't invest in a bum, in a kid with no talent. They invest in potential in and out of the ring and Canelo has it.

I'm not sure if Canelo wins this weekend, he could lose but if he wins, we could see the beginning of the next big star in the sport. Which is something that we always need.

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And the casual fans like Floyd's style?

i prefer Pernell's style.

[kiaba360]

Agreed....Dont know y fans want him to fail so bad.

If anything, Canelo is the one who has the majority of fans rooting for him. Isn't that what makes someone a superstar?

[4Corners]

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And the casual fans like Floyd's style?

i prefer Pernell's style.

Floyd's been charismatic enough to become a star.

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

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And the casual fans like Floyd's style?

i prefer Pernell's style.

Floyd's been charismatic enough to become a star.

Not only that, Floyd was knocking a lot of fighters out at 130. He was a very exciting fighter, unlike Whitaker who couldn't break an egg, even though defensively he was a master.

[Bushbaby]

Yes he most surely is a star.

[bojangles1987]

If he's the goods, he will probably be the biggest star in the sport within a year. Bold statement on my part with Mayweather and Pac still around, but the only thing stopping the Alvarez train from boring ahead full steam is people like myself who aren't convinced yet.

If he beats Trout, I can't wait to see his first PPV. It could do surprisingly great numbers.

[bojangles1987]

I don't find Whitaker boring at all. He's probably the funnest defensive fighter I've ever seen. Watching him avoid punches was more entertaining than a lot of slug fests.