Who Are The Best Known Active Boxers?

[CubanGuyNYC]

This....

Nobody else is getting the attention that these two get in boxing...at least here in the U.S.

The casual fan doesn't know Holyfield still fights...

Based off of my general observation from when I talk to people about boxing...the only people they know of are Mayweather and Pac...except if they are from Puerto Rico or Mexico, then they will know a few of their home fighters...

I agree...especially to the bold. This sport needs a fighter everyone has heard of. A superstar like that can elevate the sport and everyone in it.

[HBGBoxingFan]

Wow! Adamek? I wouldn't have guessed he's that big a draw. Canelo seems to be coming up in popularity quickly.

Adamek does well in NY/NJ because of the large Polish population in that area.


Aside from Pac and Mayweather, Miguel Cotto is probably the next best known boxer in the US. While boxers like Khan, Haye, and the K bros are household names in Europe and the same with Martinez, JCC Jr., and Canelo in the Latin American countries, the same can't be said for them in the states.

I'll never forget all the weird looks I got when people asked who I was going to see fight in AC (PWill/Martinez II), basically implying, "Why would you waste your time fighting two guys I had never heard of"? haha

[CubanGuyNYC]

Adamek does well in NY/NJ because of the large Polish population in that area.


Aside from Pac and Mayweather, Miguel Cotto is probably the next best known boxer in the US. While boxers like Khan, Haye, and the K bros are household names in Europe and the same with Martinez, JCC Jr., and Canelo in the Latin American countries, the same can't be said for them in the states.

I'll never forget all the weird looks I got when people asked who I was going to see fight in AC (PWill/Martinez II), basically implying, "Why would you waste your time fighting two guys I had never heard of"? haha

I know there are pockets of Polish communities in parts of NYC. I'm not as familiar with their NJ counterparts. Makes sense that Adamek is popular among them, and that they support him as their "man."

You made me think of something with that Sergio-P. Will story. Some of the most entertaining fights I ever saw were between guys I never heard of. I remember being acquainted with Mickey Ward that way, many years ago.

[Mayweather41-0]

I know there are pockets of Polish communities in parts of NYC. I'm not as familiar with their NJ counterparts. Makes sense that Adamek is popular among them, and that they support him as their "man."

You made me think of something with that Sergio-P. Will story. Some of the most entertaining fights I ever saw were between guys I never heard of. I remember being acquainted with Mickey Ward that way, many years ago.

Micky Ward had a very large Irish fan base.

[CubanGuyNYC]

Micky Ward had a very large Irish fan base.

I was going to reply that the Irish always back their representative in a big way. But the truth is, most people do, especially if there aren't too many "reps" to go around. I'd like to see just one guy that transcends race and national origin, someone who makes the man on the street take notice. There isn't anyone like that right now.

[Mayweather41-0]

I was going to reply that the Irish always back their representative in a big way. But the truth is, most people do, especially if there aren't too many "reps" to go around. I'd like to see just one guy that transcends race and national origin, someone who makes the man on the street take notice. There isn't anyone like that right now.

You do not think Pacquiao and Mayweather are?

[CubanGuyNYC]

You do not think Pacquiao and Mayweather are?

Not really. I think Manny is closer to that definition than Floyd. I think Mayweather appeals more to the boxing fan. His undefeated status helps sell him to the public at-large. Floyd's riding that "0" for all it's worth. If we were able to take a poll, most non-boxing fans might know Mike Tyson over those two combined. And Tyson hasn't fought in years. I'm talking about someone on that level...Tyson's level.

[Mayweather41-0]

Not really. I think Manny is closer to that definition than Floyd. I think Mayweather appeals more to the boxing fan. His undefeated status helps sell him to the public at-large. Floyd's riding that "0" for all it's worth. If we were able to take a poll, most non-boxing fans might know Mike Tyson over those two combined. And Tyson hasn't fought in years. I'm talking about someone on that level...Tyson's level.

I think Mayweather vs. Pacquiao though will be the biggest PPV and highest gate ever.

I dont really know the level of popularity Tyson was at when he was fighting. It was before my time.

[Hard Boiled]

Juanma and Cotto

[cotto16]

pacquiao and mayweather