Could Rigo sell out Arenas in Miami area?

[CubanGuyNYC]

What a disgrace huh?? All those Colombian fans waving our flag pretending to be another nationality!

By the way, who headlined the card on that video?

[damit305]

By the way, who headlined the card on that video?

Breidis Prescott vs an Ecuadorian fighter, can't remember his name. Weird end result, Prescott was bit on the neck/shoulder by dude who was frustrated and lost by DQ late.

Gamboa co-headlined vs Estrada.

[TheGoldenBoy]

The Heat can't even sell out the arena during the regular season.

[paulf]

I think your ex is a bit confused. Unlike racial/ethnic relations in the states being whatever you want to call them, all Cubans for the most part get along, black, white, Asian.

The issue with Cuban fighters not getting more exposure lies elsewhere and it's not their color.

What's your opinion on that, because I'm curious. With a pretty sizable Cuban-American population on the east coast, you'd think a promoter would be able to milk that like they do with Puerto Rican fighters in NYC. I realize its 2mil Cubans vs 5mil Ricans, but that's not a bad number. Arum has been able to market to the 3mil Filipino-Americans really effectively.

[CubanGuyNYC]

Breidis Prescott vs an Ecuadorian fighter, can't remember his name. Weird end result, Prescott was bit on the neck/shoulder by dude who was frustrated and lost by DQ late.

Gamboa co-headlined vs Estrada.

Just looked it up. Prescott's opponent was Humberto Toledo.

That wasn't a bad turnout at all for the guys mentioned. It's not like Breidis was a huge draw. Gamboa was still fairly new and Lara was only into his fourth fight.

[D4thincarnation]

Just wondering, there's nice Cuban populations there and I lately saw 2 shows from Miami with Cubans headlining. Hurtado vs. Morua and someone vs Elieser or Eliseo Castillo(can't remember).
Crowds were really nice and lively, you could hear "Cuba!" shouts and arenas seemed to be full. Wouldn't guy like Rigondeaux be able to sell well there? Or isn't it at least be worth a try?

I doubt it, only purist of the sport like watching Rigo fight. You can appreciate his skill much more on TV.

When seeing him live whilst drinking and have a good night out, he will stink the joint out for the casual fans and 95% of people in the arena.

[damit305]

What's your opinion on that, because I'm curious. With a pretty sizable Cuban-American population on the east coast, you'd think a promoter would be able to milk that like they do with Puerto Rican fighters in NYC. I realize its 2mil Cubans vs 5mil Ricans, but that's not a bad number. Arum has been able to market to the 3mil Filipino-Americans really effectively.

Wish I had a definite answer for you. I've been to many venues here which include Seminole Hard Rock, Miccosukee, Mahi Temple, American Airlines and a few orthers which can't think of right now. All of these although some not headlining a Cuban fighter but simply having them on the card garnered plenty Cuban fans.

It's a silly argument that people want to believe. Cuban fighters will and have drawn their fans especially in a highly congested 'cubano' area as Miami.

IMO, promoters are more concerned with the styles that will please the casual boxing fan masses, such as the Mexican fighters offense first mentality. Hence old dogs such as Arum won't move operations to S.Fla.

[RiC-DiC]

he could probably fill the front row of the AA Arena but only if the tickets were free

[ramses07]

if the dude can get an arena in florida and knock out some c+ fighters in spectacular fashion, then he'd develop a following.

i think any latin fighter can develop a following as long as they knock ppl out. miguel vazquez is mexican but the dude doesnt have a following.

[D4thincarnation]

if the dude can get an arena in florida and knock out some c+ fighters in spectacular fashion, then he'd develop a following.

i think any latin fighter can develop a following as long as they knock ppl out. miguel vazquez is mexican but the dude doesnt have a following.

They should have done that a few years ago.

Get him to fight every month, against some bums and build up an impressive record and following.