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Arum: ONLY WAY GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX BECOMES A STAR IS IF FIDEL CASTRO CO-PROMOTES
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Originally posted by ИATAS View PostUn-freakin-real that he would say this about his own fighter. SMDH. Goes to show Arum has no clue how to market guys who aren't Mexican/Puerto Rican/Filipino. Why even sign cuban fighters if you don't do anything with them?
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Originally posted by ИATAS View PostUn-freakin-real that he would say this about his own fighter. SMDH. Goes to show Arum has no clue how to market guys who aren't Mexican/Puerto Rican/Filipino. Why even sign cuban fighters if you don't do anything with them?
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Originally posted by CubanGuyNYC View PostLike I said, the vid's not working for me. However, the easiest thing to do is market a guy to his own people, if there's enough interest in that particular community. The next thing, rarer but better, is to market a superstar with crossover appeal. But guys like De La Hoya and Tyson only come along every so often.
Gamboa is the only one who appeals to Casual fans because he is similar to Pacquiao both have crappy defense but go balls out for a knockout and are exciting something casual fans love but he doesn't speak English or really talk much or smile often.
I think to be big in America you have to speak English even if your accent is horrible like Pacquiao, the Americans respect that you are trying.
Sergio Martinez could have been a huge draw too but he has a promoter who doesn't have the clout Arum does.
If Gamboa spoke English and was personable he would be pretty big right now.
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Originally posted by hectari View PostI don't think there is a cuban today that can be on the level of the historical top stars like De La Hoya, Tyson, Mayweather, Pacquiao, one of the reasons is they don't speak English.
Gamboa is the only one who appeals to Casual fans because he is similar to Pacquiao both have crappy defense but go balls out for a knockout and are exciting something casual fans love but he doesn't speak English or really talk much or smile often.
I think to be big in America you have to speak English even if your accent is horrible like Pacquiao, the Americans respect that you are trying.
Sergio Martinez could have been a huge draw too but he has a promoter who doesn't have the clout Arum does.
If Gamboa spoke English and was personable he would be pretty big right now.
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Originally posted by hectari View PostI don't think there is a cuban today that can be on the level of the historical top stars like De La Hoya, Tyson, Mayweather, Pacquiao, one of the reasons is they don't speak English.
Gamboa is the only one who appeals to Casual fans because he is similar to Pacquiao both have crappy defense but go balls out for a knockout and are exciting something casual fans love but he doesn't speak English or really talk much or smile often.
I think to be big in America you have to speak English even if your accent is horrible like Pacquiao, the Americans respect that you are trying.
Sergio Martinez could have been a huge draw too but he has a promoter who doesn't have the clout Arum does.
If Gamboa spoke English and was personable he would be pretty big right now.
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It's interesting to note that Yoan Pablo Hernandez is apparently loved in Germany. He speaks the language and has a likeable personality. He played Joe Louis not long ago in a film about Max Schmeling.
The Cuban boxers in the U.S., by contrast, have been absorbed by their own community and don't venture out except to fight. This is, of course, with the notable exception of Gamboa, who's at least trying to get himself marketed well.
Yuri is very ambitious. He knows he has a product to sell. People have criticized his move against Top Rank, but he was looking out for his best interests and it might just work out for him. I wouldn't be surprised if Gamboa starts speaking English on camera soon. He must do a little talking behind the scenes; otherwise, how did he become so chummy with Floyd and "50" in the first place?
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