Can Loma ever become a PPV attraction?

[Mike D]

First off let me say that the dude is outstanding. An A+++ talent for sure. 100% blue chip boxer.

But can he ever become a legitimate PPV draw?

I got my doubts. Seems like the best path(s) to PPV stardom is to either be an unbeatable villain (Floyd), a bloodthirsty one punch KO machine (Tyson), or a likable all action fighter (Pacquiao, DLH). Of course the prerequisite for any PPV attraction is the fighter has to be an A+ fighter from a talent standpoint.

Loma has the A+ part down -- but he's not really an action fighter per se. He's more of a put on a boxing clinic type of guy. Which doesn't really seem to be a recipe to PPV stardom.

Personally I could watch Loma box circles around opposition every day of the week. That **** is beautiful to me. But the key to PPV stardom is luring in the casuals, and the casuals ain't about seeing a boxing clinic. They want to see vicious KOs and action packed rounds and dudes like Iron Mike talking about eating your children and ****. Now Floyd obviously wasn't a KO guy or an action fighter -- he showed that it could be done (becoming a PPV superstar) while putting on boxing clinics -- but Floyd played that villain role as good or better than anybody in the history of the sport.

So what's Lomachenko's avenue to PPV status? Or does he even have one realistically?

[g27region]

I think Loma is an action fighter, especially in his first pro fights, and he's really offensive-minded, even though he changed his style A LOT, adjusted to pro boxing and now he's more calculated and economical in his offense

Loma is not able to be PPV attraction, same goes to ALL fighters from Russia/ex-Soviet countries

There's no way to sell them to American audience, you can try to sell them in Europe but not in the States

Black Americans hates them because they would unconsciously associate them with White Anglos who opressed them throughout all American history, so they can't accept Russian/ex-Soviet fighters like they accept White Latin fighters

White americans hates them because they would associate them with Cold War rivalry, "I must break you" and all that Rocky 4 ****, and a lot of them would get patriotic, screaming "USA, USA" trying to turn everything into a politic debate

Not talking about ALL of them, I mean the majority of these groups

Now both of these group of people might try to deny it and argue with me, but deep down they know I'm right. You can say what you want, but you know I'm right. My reasons are not based on my insinuations, so there's no point in arguing

You can sell a Fillipino guy to an American audience, at least Phillipines never been the biggest cultural and ideological enemy of US, plus Manny can relate to all Asian American boxing fans in America

You can sell a Latin fighter to an American audience because they have a large Spanish fanbase in States to rely on

But you can't sell Russian/ex-Soviet boxer

Plus there's a language barrier

Actually, Lomachenko is made of superstar material, he has a charisma and humble personality when you hear his interview, he's more intelligent than most of boxing world, but that's only if you know his native language, for American boxing fans he's just another Euro robot with no charisma or any feelings because there's language barrier. You can sell that guy to Europe. In other words, he could have a great career but the environment for that isn't right

Plus he doesn't have a lot of time left either, Pac and Mayweather turned pro at young age, they were developing their pro careers for years. Lomachenko was prefering the amateur career. In this case, we're seeing an amazing boxer like Lomachenko who might be past his prime (I just assume that the prime version of Lomachenko was in his amateur career) and I assume that after he turns 30 it'll get harder for him to perform on the same level, considering that his style is based on reflexes it's logical to suppose that it'll get harder for him to slip punches like that in the future.

Plus UFC is taking more and more boxing fans with each year

I'm not hating, beause Lomachenko is ALREADY hall of famer and legend, considering his accomplishments in his amateur career and he might have a great pro career in the future, but I can't see him being the superstar of boxing who can attract ppv's

[Sadiqkingofko]

no he can't be a PPV star esp since fights like Kovalev-Ward which features two P4P fighter's couldn't reach 200K and fights like Golovkin-Lemiuex which had the hardest punchers from 154-168 fighting each other and still couldn't hit 200K (some even say it only got 97K), than Lomachenko has no chance to be a PPV star

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

He can't. We all know skills don't always turn into popularity. He has no appeal, no charisma.

PS I love how you started your post. You have to make sure to clarify what you think of Loma. Cause god knows these insecure sissies will be quick to call you a hater or racist.

[Derranged]

You forgot to mention that he is a dish.

But no, he doesn't have that "star" quality.

[Dr Rumack]

There is no Morales & Barrera for him to beat. The best he can hope for is a Marquez. Becoming PPV star is almost unheard of for a non-American fighter and without star names to beat his chances are slim.

[Squ□redCircle34]

He can be if USA was as big of a boxing fans as the UK OR Europe boxing fans! Loyal to a t and almost always give a atmosphere at a fight!
Willing to travel as well!

Loma does have personality, check his recent interview with Michelle Joy Phelps where he speaks English and actually was quite funny!

I agree on some of your points tho', sad the kid has it all! The style, background story, accomplishments, and promoter!

Just needs to work on his English more, get a star opponents, and hope Mayweather kills the McGregor hype if they fight next year so it'll cool off the success of MMA where lots of combat sports fans are into instead of boxing!

[j0zef]

He can. He has a great style, a great career trajectory of making big fights, and he has time on his side. He's only 28.

He needs to learn English ASAP. I know how hard it is to do in late 20s, but it should be something on top of his list. Nobody will accuse Kovalev of being a websters dictionary, but the man does get his point across - and it helps.

[icha]

First off let me say that the dude is outstanding. An A+++ talent for sure. 100% blue chip boxer.

But can he ever become a legitimate PPV draw?

I got my doubts. Seems like the best path(s) to PPV stardom is to either be an unbeatable villain (Floyd), a bloodthirsty one punch KO machine (Tyson), or a likable all action fighter (Pacquiao, DLH). Of course the prerequisite for any PPV attraction is the fighter has to be an A+ fighter from a talent standpoint.

Loma has the A+ part down -- but he's not really an action fighter per se. He's more of a put on a boxing clinic type of guy. Which doesn't really seem to be a recipe to PPV stardom.

Personally I could watch Loma box circles around opposition every day of the week. That **** is beautiful to me. But the key to PPV stardom is luring in the casuals, and the casuals ain't about seeing a boxing clinic. They want to see vicious KOs and action packed rounds and dudes like Iron Mike talking about eating your children and ****. Now Floyd obviously wasn't a KO guy or an action fighter -- he showed that it could be done (becoming a PPV superstar) while putting on boxing clinics -- but Floyd played that villain role as good or better than anybody in the history of the sport.

So what's Lomachenko's avenue to PPV status? Or does he even have one realistically?

straight answer, no

[PK3434]

No, but he can have a very commercially successful career, probably maxing out at Golovkin's current popularity...which is great for a boxer.

I don't understand why Loma doesn't do one fight a year in Europe.