Comments Thread For: Ryan Garcia Named World's 12th Most Marketable Athlete; Joshua No. 31, Fury No. 32

[Ant1979]

Misleading title to be honest. He was scored as an influencer for online marketing via specific 'influencer criteria.'

Obviously doesn't take into account the millions of people who aren't on social media and people who are proven to spend money supporting their guys (otherswise he'd be way behind AJ and Fury as his purses are significantly smaller). But credit to him, he's smart enough to see commercial value in building such a following.

[Scopedog]

Is he though?

Sure, relative to where he's at in his career. Promising prospect. I'm sure he'll win some version of the world championship eventually provided Oscar doesn't screw his career up too hard (which is definitely a possibility, don't get me wrong.) Of course, whether he's got what it takes to beat elite competition remains to be seen.

[Rick Taylor]

Sure, relative to where he's at in his career. Promising prospect. I'm sure he'll win some version of the world championship eventually provided Oscar doesn't screw his career up too hard (which is definitely a possibility, don't get me wrong.) Of course, whether he's got what it takes to beat elite competition remains to be seen.

I dont see this kid doing much as a fighter. but he seems very savy with all this social media jive. That is probably his best bet.

Time will tell..

[BirdSong]

if he doesn't beat cool hand luke he better start singing in the shower

[Unidentified]

I just wanted to comment.

[Boxingfanatic75]

Remember when the primary criteria for being a marketable athlete was actually accomplishing something in your sport and not being a social media thirst bucket that caters to weirdo groupie males?

Please man. You know damn good and well if you were in this position you’d milk it to the max to also take in millions. If you say otherwise you’d be a damn liar and a hypocrite.

It reminds me of fans b ! T Ching and crying “No loyalty” when their fan favorite pro athlete leaves his team for more money. I always say “my a$$ that you too wouldn’t leave for more money if a competitor company approached you at your job tomorrow and said come with us we’ll raise your salary by 50%. Your a$$ would be gone tomorrow

[Boxingfanatic75]

Nothing to do with sport.

Did all of Michael Jordan’s endorsement deals have anything to with the sport? McDonalds? Car commercials? Gatorade? Sure, it brought more people into the sport. You cannot say his presence doesn’t also bring more into the sport that wouldn’t otherwise watch it.

[Bonduu]

But but where is one trick pony Wilder?

[mxtali]

Garcia has the potential to become one of the biggest boxers ever. He could even surpass Floyd in terms of star power. At 22 years old he’s already captivated the casual fans and has marketed himself as a celebrity that non boxing fans can recognize. You think it matters what some virigns or old timers on NSB think of him? Nah baby, casual fans and celebrities that are willing to pay big money to see him fight are where the moneys at. Of course this is all contingent on him continuing to win. If he stays dedicated and fights the right fights he will be massive.

[Lesliehour]

Will he ever become a world champion, its questionable.. He's a good looking lad, it goes a long way...