Thread: Mexicans Biggest star ever!!!

Just saw a video and Roger Mayweather thinks that Oscar de la Hoya is the biggest star in Mexicans history, while Majority of the people think Canelo or Julio Cesar Chavez is!!! So in you opinion WHO'S THE BiGGEST BOXING STAR EVER?

Originally Posted by terrorsid

Just saw a video and Roger Mayweather thinks that Oscar de la Hoya is the biggest star in Mexicans history, while Majority of the people think Canelo or Julio Cesar Chavez is!!! So in you opinion WHO'S THE BiGGEST BOXING STAR EVER?

Interesting question as it involves 3 different eras. There is no question in my mind that Chavez wins this if you were to poll Mexicans but world wide its probably Oscar. Much of that has to do with media and the revolution in connectivity. If star power is earnings Alvarez could surpass Oscar w/o being near the boxer or having come close to the same accomplishments or notoriety. Or he could implode and fall apart yet still be recognized more then Zarate.

Originally Posted by IamInuit

Originally Posted by terrorsid

Just saw a video and Roger Mayweather thinks that Oscar de la Hoya is the biggest star in Mexicans history, while Majority of the people think Canelo or Julio Cesar Chavez is!!! So in you opinion WHO'S THE BiGGEST BOXING STAR EVER?

Interesting question as it involves 3 different eras. There is no question in my mind that Chavez wins this if you were to poll Mexicans but world wide its probably Oscar. Much of that has to do with media and the revolution in connectivity. If star power is earnings Alvarez could surpass Oscar w/o being near the boxer or having come close to the same accomplishments or notoriety. Or he could implode and fall apart yet still be recognized more then Zarate.

Julio Cesar Chavez, without a doubt!

Before Chavez, Ruben Olivares was the most loved and regarded as the best Mexican fighter ever.

I rate chavez much higher than Olivares for sho

Why would Alvarez even be considered on DLH and JCC's level yet? If he whips Floyd, then I'd say he'd probably be the biggest. But as of yet, he hasn't really accomplished much.

In some circles you would hear the argument that DLH is not, in fact, Mexican.

Originally Posted by greynotsoold

In some circles you would hear the argument that DLH is not, in fact, Mexican.

Was he born in Mexico?

Originally Posted by Greenbeanz

Originally Posted by greynotsoold

In some circles you would hear the argument that DLH is not, in fact, Mexican.

Was he born in Mexico?

I thought DLH was born in Cali. Is there something out there were all missing and DLH was actually born in Mexico?

Oscar may be bigger in terms of popularity in the world and PPV sales but he was not better than Julio Cesar Chavez.

I would say Chavez Sr. Over 132k went to see him fight Haugen and that is pretty damn impressive. I don't think DLH, Morales or Barrera could do that.

In terms of popularity it has to go to Chavez Sr, highest paid well that obviously goes to DLH, Canelo although popular doesn't compare to the level of popularity of either JCC or DLH, nor does he make the money that Oscar would

My understanding is that Oscar was born, and lived his life, in California. He is not Mexican; he is an American of Mexican descent.
If you think this difference is irrelevant, then you have never been to the fights at the Olympic Auditorium when a 'Mexican' fought a 'Mexican-American.'

Originally Posted by greynotsoold

My understanding is that Oscar was born, and lived his life, in California. He is not Mexican; he is an American of Mexican descent.
If you think this difference is irrelevant, then you have never been to the fights at the Olympic Auditorium when a 'Mexican' fought a 'Mexican-American.'

There is definitely a significant difference. But if were going to use the terms loosely then I nominate PBF as Kenya's biggest star ever.

Juan Manuel Marquez next to Heredia.

Originally Posted by jehoshaphat

Originally Posted by greynotsoold

My understanding is that Oscar was born, and lived his life, in California. He is not Mexican; he is an American of Mexican descent.
If you think this difference is irrelevant, then you have never been to the fights at the Olympic Auditorium when a 'Mexican' fought a 'Mexican-American.'

There is definitely a significant difference. But if were going to use the terms loosely then I nominate PBF as Kenya's biggest star ever.

Floyd was born in Michigan so he is American. Oscar was born in L.A so they are both American. Floyd's Father was born in Amory Mississippi so he too is American not Kenyan ?