Boxing Forums



User Tag List

Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Dislikes Dislikes:  0
Results 1 to 15 of 25

Thread: Why do Eastern European fighters hate to fight outside of Germany?

Share/Bookmark

Hybrid View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    This Lunatic Asylum
    Posts
    23,278
    Mentioned
    428 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Punch Power
    3118
    Cool Clicks

    Default Re: Why do Eastern European fighters hate to fight outside of Germany?

    Because thankfully for them boxing is big enough in Germany that they make excellent money and when they venture out they get "robbed"
    3-Time SADDO PREDICTION COMP CHAMPION.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Posts
    9,398
    Mentioned
    91 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Punch Power
    801
    Cool Clicks

    Default Re: Why do Eastern European fighters hate to fight outside of Germany?

    Why do American fighters hate to fight outside the US?

    Why to UK fighters hate to fight outside the UK?

    Seems to me Kovalev, the Klitschkos, Adamek and many other Eastern European boxers don't mind fighting outside of Germany.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Delaware
    Posts
    6,763
    Mentioned
    32 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Punch Power
    1307
    Cool Clicks

    Default Re: Why do Eastern European fighters hate to fight outside of Germany?

    A lot of it is based on which promoter the fighter signs with. If he's with Sauerland or something, he'll fight in Germany, for example. If he's with Matchroom, Britain. If he's with Top Rank, U.S. Notice that Lomchenko (sp?) signed with Top Rank and I imagine will be fighting in the U.S. Same with Korobov--he's with Top Rank, and I'm not even sure he's ever fought in Germany. Other fighters go where the money is best, like Kovalev, who isn't with Top Rank, but he's fighting in the U.S.

    The cruiserweight division isn't big in the U.S., but it is big in Germany, and Cunningham fought a bunch in Germany as a result.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Posts
    716
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Punch Power
    1077
    Cool Clicks

    Default Re: Why do Eastern European fighters hate to fight outside of Germany?

    Money

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Posts
    12,748
    Mentioned
    175 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Punch Power
    1329
    Cool Clicks

    Default Re: Why do Eastern European fighters hate to fight outside of Germany?

    Think it's probably been covered basically. Boxing is popular there and certain promoters have a clear footing in that market, as happens most anywhere else. I don't know for sure but do imagine that the typical eastern European style is given more credit by the public and possibly officials as well in many cases. I know I don't want to watch the Povetkins or Pulevs of the world. Adamek and Kovalev could be from anywhere and they would have done fine outside of their homeland, those are exciting fighters.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Posts
    66,228
    Mentioned
    1697 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)
    Punch Power
    3099
    Cool Clicks

    Default Re: Why do Eastern European fighters hate to fight outside of Germany?

    Geographically they are closer to their fans and fanbase. They can make more money with their style which is better appreciated over there. I find it boring most of the time. The good ones will come over eventually.
    Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Posts
    6,272
    Mentioned
    17 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Punch Power
    0
    Cool Clicks

    Default Re: Why do Eastern European fighters hate to fight outside of Germany?

    They are just not good enough to perform against the american elites on the big stage.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Posts
    9,398
    Mentioned
    91 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Punch Power
    801
    Cool Clicks

    Default Re: Why do Eastern European fighters hate to fight outside of Germany?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bo-Bo24 View Post
    Because their styles are only popular in Eastern Europe and Germany, theres no intrest from the British or American public to see European fighters such as Pulev or Povetkin
    Povetkin stops most of his opponents and is more exciting to watch than Mayweather and many other American boxers.

    Quote Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita View Post
    They are just not good enough to perform against the american elites on the big stage.
    That's nonsense.

    GGG is currently the best MW, Wlad is the best HW, KOvalev could be the best light HW, Adamek was the best CW.

    And just wait until you see the next wave, Lomachenko and the others.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Antelope Valley, California
    Posts
    5,048
    Mentioned
    30 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Punch Power
    775
    Cool Clicks

    Default Re: Why do Eastern European fighters hate to fight outside of Germany?

    Quote Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita View Post
    They are just not good enough to perform against the american elites on the big stage.
    Sir, you are trolling again, what really gets me is that you always get a bite. lol You are a Master Fisherman.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

     

Similar Threads

  1. Rank these recent european fighters...
    By THE PHILOSOPHER in forum Boxing Talk
    Replies: 34
    Last Post: 08-09-2012, 03:12 AM
  2. Congratulations To The European Fighters
    By Jody Lane in forum Boxing Talk
    Replies: 22
    Last Post: 10-19-2009, 04:12 PM
  3. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 10-11-2008, 10:44 PM
  4. Great, great article on Eastern European Boxing
    By Mikkel_K in forum Boxing Talk
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 01-10-2008, 11:21 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  




Boxing | Boxing Photos | Boxing News | Boxing Forum | Boxing Rankings

Copyright © 2000 - 2025 Saddo Boxing - Boxing