Comments Thread For: Erislandy Lara Embraces Fourth of July Celebration

[BendOver]

I'd figure he'd rock the American flag on his trunks since he's "The American Dream". Maybe I'm nitpicking but outside of the nickname I don't see the patriotism he speaks of. I do remember him fighting in trunks with the Mexican flag colors and wearing a Sombrero in a post fight. I know he's trying to build up a fan base since Cuban fans don't support like Mexican and American fans do but it's pretty obvious he's pandering. I like the nickname and I'm glad he appreciates the opportunities afforded to him in this country, but sometimes it's hard to believe it when he always fights with that damn Cuban flag on his trunks. lol

First I see you don't know $h1t about Cuban fans, we do support our athletes but they had never put a big event here in South Florida, with the exception of the one back in 2004, it was a hit bringing Casamayor to the Miami Arena, so keep believing everything the promoters like arum say, second the majority of Cubans live in the Island not in mexico or the USA, we are a handful compare to mexico/USA and third why "damn Cuban flag"? He is a Cuban born fighter that has embrace his new country...

[CubanGuyNYC]

I'd figure he'd rock the American flag on his trunks since he's "The American Dream". Maybe I'm nitpicking but outside of the nickname I don't see the patriotism he speaks of. I do remember him fighting in trunks with the Mexican flag colors and wearing a Sombrero in a post fight. I know he's trying to build up a fan base since Cuban fans don't support like Mexican and American fans do but it's pretty obvious he's pandering. I like the nickname and I'm glad he appreciates the opportunities afforded to him in this country, but sometimes it's hard to believe it when he always fights with that damn Cuban flag on his trunks. lol

Lara is Cuban and always will be Cuban. He's also an American now, although that can change. Whomever Landy reps is his choice, and using both flags seems a reasonable decision. If you're adopted by loving foster-parents, you should love them in return; but that doesn't mean you have to turn your back on those that bore you.

[apocalypto]

Most Cuban's here in the states are proud to call themselves American.

Lara is a joke first he embraced his cuban heritage then wanted to rock the mexican flag but we wouldnt support his boring ass. Now he is trying to get the american fan base.

[garfios]

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[IFightDirty]

First I see you don't know $h1t about Cuban fans, we do support our athletes but they had never put a big event here in South Florida, with the exception of the one back in 2004, it was a hit bringing Casamayor to the Miami Arena, so keep believing everything the promoters like arum say, second the majority of Cubans live in the Island not in mexico or the USA, we are a handful compare to mexico/USA and third why "damn Cuban flag"? He is a Cuban born fighter that has embrace his new country...

Whatever the reasons why Cuban fight fans don't bring in money is irrelevant. What I said is true. They don't support, financially, as much as Mexican and American fight fans. Also, I have no qualms with the Cuban flag on the trunks, atleast wear the American flag on there once in a while or do what many Mexican-American's do and put half and half. Pretty simple. Also you have no explanation of his pandering when he wore the Mexican flag on his trunks and wore the sombrero post fight. When he does that, how does it not look like he's pandering?

[IFightDirty]

Lara is Cuban and always will be Cuban. He's also an American now, although that can change. Whomever Landy reps is his choice, and using both flags seems a reasonable decision. If you're adopted by loving foster-parents, you should love them in return; but that doesn't mean you have to turn your back on those that bore you.

I respect him still repping his roots. However, he never repped his new country outside his nickname. I'd figure he would wear American colors on his trunks once in a while or do half and half. Like I said earlier, he did wear the Mexican flag colors and a sombrero before. You can't tell me that doesn't come off as pandering.

[CubanGuyNYC]

I respect him still repping his roots. However, he never repped his new country outside his nickname. I'd figure he would wear American colors on his trunks once in a while or do half and half. Like I said earlier, he did wear the Mexican flag colors and a sombrero before. You can't tell me that doesn't come off as pandering.

Mmm hmm. For what it's worth, I'm pretty sure it's all the doing of Lara's manager -- the same guy that is usually quoted for Landy. Lara wore Mexican colors at the Martirosyan fight, and he had "Brooklyn" emblazoned on the back of his trunks in the Trout match. Landy, of course, has no connection whatsoever with those concerned. It's all designed to give a nod to the majority of those in the crowd. You can bet DeCubas is responsible for this marketing ploy.

In the end, these guys are all just trying to sell a product. That's all it's really about. The more people buy what they're hawking, the more money they make. Only the most successful can truly afford to think about "legacy." Some are willing to go, shall we say, a little further in the pursuit of financial compensation.

[damit305]

I respect him still repping his roots. However, he never repped his new country outside his nickname. I'd figure he would wear American colors on his trunks once in a while or do half and half. Like I said earlier, he did wear the Mexican flag colors and a sombrero before. You can't tell me that doesn't come off as pandering.

Lara and many Cuban's will always be forever grateful for being allowed a second opportunity.

Don't be coy and pretend that only this Cuban fighter has been guilty of sporting Mexican attire. Many great American fighters including Floyd himself have done this in hopes of increasing appeal towards the event. GTHOH with your weak sauce.

[garfios]

Whatever the reasons why Cuban fight fans don't bring in money is irrelevant. What I said is true. They don't support, financially, as much as Mexican and American fight fans. Also, I have no qualms with the Cuban flag on the trunks, atleast wear the American flag on there once in a while or do what many Mexican-American's do and put half and half. Pretty simple. Also you have no explanation of his pandering when he wore the Mexican flag on his trunks and wore the sombrero post fight. When he does that, how does it not look like he's pandering?

I don't know what he did it, maybe he met Mantequilla Napoles or was showing respect to a nation that has seen the birth of so many greats, I really don't know, and I told you the reason why it seems that we don't bring the money, it is a lie create by arum, I was at the casino in Hialeah when 10K ppl were screaming off the top of their lungs when they presented Rigondeaux on the podium, when Jose Fernandez pitches in a game the Stadium is full of Cubans, the question you should ask yourself before repeating some bs from a promoter with an agenda is, why he hasn't bring any card with Rigondeaux, Lara or Gamboa to Miami? I'm going to leave you with a link so you can educate yourself with the Cuban culture, there will be more athletes coming in the near future and sooner rather than later the Island will be free, 11M of Cubans will be able to root and pay for their idols.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuban_American

[damit305]

I don't know what he did it, maybe he met Mantequilla Napoles or was showing respect to a nation that has seen the birth of so many greats, I really don't know, and I told you the reason why it seems that we don't bring the money, it is a lie create by arum, I was at the casino in Hialeah when 10K ppl were screaming off the top of their lungs when they presented Rigondeaux on the podium, when Jose Fernandez pitches in a game the Stadium is full of Cubans, the question you should ask yourself before repeating some bs from a promoter with an agenda is, why he hasn't bring any card with Rigondeaux, Lara or Gamboa to Miami? I'm going to leave you with a link so you can educate yourself with the Cuban culture, they will be more athletes coming in the near future and sooner rather than later the Island will be free, 11M of Cubans will be able to root and pay for their idols.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuban_American

Thanks for the link.

Sammy Davis Jr was part Cuban! Good shiet.