how did canelo manage to get so damn popular

[jtcs1981]

Two big TV companies in Mexico that broadcast boxing are competing against each other.

One promotes the son of the legend, Chavez Jr, the other a young kid that can be in a novela.

The fans in Mexico first started arguing who was the bigger joke.

Chavez Jr signed with TR and starts fighting more in the US. The rivalry between Chavez and Canelo is brewing in Mexico.

Oscar immediately signed Canelo. His name is still tie to Chavez Jr.

WBC give both of them a free shot at the title. The hate begins.

Both gain haters and fans on their way up. Canelo being more likeable and respectful towards the sports gain him more respect.

GBP ties Canelo name to Floyd. Top Rank try to tie Chavez Jr to Cotto in fight talking and to Pac with their sharing of trainer.

Chavez lost his most important fight, Canelo won it.

Both kids are popular and cash cow. It is not usual to get Mexicans in those weight classes that are successful. Their promoters are doing a great job.

[-Kev-]

Marketing I guess..... on a lot of Floyd undercards.... and he has performed well enough for fans to get behind him...

Rocky Juarez was on a lot of Floyd undercards. Too many IMO. Didn't make him a star.

You could be given the opportunity to become a star in boxing, but if you don't have it, you won't make it. Canelo definitely has it.

[onechance87]

Two big TV companies in Mexico that broadcast boxing are competing against each other.

One promotes the son of the legend, Chavez Jr, the other a young kid that can be in a novela.

The fans in Mexico first started arguing who was the bigger joke.

Chavez Jr signed with TR and starts fighting more in the US. The rivalry between Chavez and Canelo is brewing in Mexico.

Oscar immediately signed Canelo. His name is still tie to Chavez Jr.

WBC give both of them a free shot at the title. The hate begins.

Both gain haters and fans on their way up. Canelo being more likeable and respectful towards the sports gain him more respect.

GBP ties Canelo name to Floyd. Top Rank try to tie Chavez Jr to Cotto in fight talking and to Pac with their sharing of trainer.

Chavez lost his most important fight, Canelo won it.

Both kids are popular and cash cow. It is not usual to get Mexicans in those weight classes that are successful. Their promoters are doing a great job.

Homeboy said it best

[onechance87]

Rocky Juarez was on a lot of Floyd undercards. Too many IMO. Didn't make him a star.

You could be given the opportunity to become a star in boxing, but if you don't have it, you won't make it. Canelo definitely has it.

Truth right here

[ElMeroChingon]

I said some. Oscar, Floyd and Roy were all massively hyped fighters. And they were all at least a class above what canelo is at when they were his age.

See, all those guys had extensive amateur careers,thats where they get to learn their craft, where they correct mistakes and find what they need to improve on. Thats over 100+fights for experience, and top level Olympians. Canelo has been for the most part learning from his pro career, thats a very hard thing to do, and i have to say he's doing well so far.