Will ESPN Turn Loma and Crawford into Superstars?

[Sheldon312]

NO! While it will certainly help with exposure I don't see either becoming Superstars unfortunately but they will do very well and make a lot of money regardless!

Other than AJ, I don't see many fighters in the sport of boxing PERIOD with that SUPERSTAR POTENTIAL or "IT" Factor! We all thought it was Canelo and while he is doing well even he haven't reached that level many thought would but with a impressive win over GGG that can finally boost him to that next level!

But NO just being on ESPN doesn't guarantee Sudden Stardom!

Manny didn't have the "It" about him but yet he still became a superstar

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Manny didn't have the "It" about him but yet he still became a superstar

Manny also worked his way up to Welterweight and scored Knockouts and Stoppages leaving Cotto and Margarito battered and bruised up

[Sheldon312]

Manny also worked his way up to Welterweight and scored Knockouts and Stoppages leaving Cotto and Margarito battered and bruised up

But there are fighters at 147 who are/were better than Cotto like Keith, Spence, Brook, Porter. You telling me if Crawford goes up and beats these guys that he wont become a superstar.

[HarvardBlue]

When did ESPN turn any boxer into a superstar?

[Visceral]

Crawford will likely see his stock go up. Lomachenko is a tougher sell just because the average fan has no idea what they are seeing with his level of technical brilliance. If he has more performances like the one against Rocky Martinez, however, ending in explosive and flashy finishes, anything is possible.

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But there are fighters at 147 who are/were better than Cotto like Keith, Spence, Brook, Porter. You telling me if Crawford goes up and beats these guys that he wont become a superstar.

Crawford has the best chance, also he is making his debut on ESPN in a BIG FIGHT so he might have a chance! But Crawford doesn't have much Charisma if any honestly! He is all business similar to Spence Jr, not very charismatic doesn't seem to care for the extra stuff that comes with trying to become a bigger star but we shall see.

Also with Crawford...not so sure if Arum make those fights he needs over on the Haymon/PBC side of things. Sure Crawford fought 2 Haymon fighters in a row but those are lower level fighters. Negotiations is going to be a b1tch with Arum to make BIGGER FIGHTS with the bigger name guys which requires more money! But, we shall see over the next few years how things play out!

[MrRolltide91]

NO! While it will certainly help with exposure I don't see either becoming Superstars unfortunately but they will do very well and make a lot of money regardless!

Other than AJ, I don't see many fighters in the sport of boxing PERIOD with that SUPERSTAR POTENTIAL or "IT" Factor! We all thought it was Canelo and while he is doing well even he haven't reached that level many thought would but with a impressive win over GGG that can finally boost him to that next level!

But NO just being on ESPN doesn't guarantee Sudden Stardom!

Yea it takes a lot being a superstar

[MrRolltide91]

Manny also worked his way up to Welterweight and scored Knockouts and Stoppages leaving Cotto and Margarito battered and bruised up

Also he beat other well known fighters like Oscar and Hatton after Floyd fought them

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Also he beat other well known fighters like Oscar and Hatton after Floyd fought them

Yeah that is true! The Hatton knock out though is what really created that Buzz for Pacquiao!