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Like someone stated earlier, this is like comparing apples and oranges.
Cuba's School of Boxing - Created to show Cuban prowess at the Olympic games, was once fuelled by Castro's pride. Fighters are groomed from a young age to learn how to be effective in Olympic Style Boxing where bouts are scored through points. Thus they utilise footwork and defence to evade getting hit and learn how to properly counter to score themselves.
I believe there is 2
Mexican School of Boxing (Community College)- Fighters have little to no amateur background and tend to dive head first into the pros. For the most part fighters become pros as early as 15 years old in order to provide for their family. Thus, little technique and experience is accomplished before hitting the ring. They are pitted against men whom are at their peak in strength and thus must learn to "man up" or find another way out of poverty. Many fail but those who make it out show resilience, fighting spirit, heart and determination.
Higher Mexican School of Boxing - Fighters with amateur background whom the government or specific sanctioning body takes interest in and aid in developing their technique. Also, those fighters whom come from a stable household who are wealthy enough to learn boxing properly and can afford to compete in the amateurs. Barrera, Jmm, Finito Lopez, Abner Mares and most recently the likes of Oscar Valdez. These fighters can be very technical yet aggressive.
Cuba's School of Boxing - Created to show Cuban prowess at the Olympic games, was once fuelled by Castro's pride. Fighters are groomed from a young age to learn how to be effective in Olympic Style Boxing where bouts are scored through points. Thus they utilise footwork and defence to evade getting hit and learn how to properly counter to score themselves.
I believe there is 2
Mexican School of Boxing (Community College)- Fighters have little to no amateur background and tend to dive head first into the pros. For the most part fighters become pros as early as 15 years old in order to provide for their family. Thus, little technique and experience is accomplished before hitting the ring. They are pitted against men whom are at their peak in strength and thus must learn to "man up" or find another way out of poverty. Many fail but those who make it out show resilience, fighting spirit, heart and determination.
Higher Mexican School of Boxing - Fighters with amateur background whom the government or specific sanctioning body takes interest in and aid in developing their technique. Also, those fighters whom come from a stable household who are wealthy enough to learn boxing properly and can afford to compete in the amateurs. Barrera, Jmm, Finito Lopez, Abner Mares and most recently the likes of Oscar Valdez. These fighters can be very technical yet aggressive.
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