Are Mexican boxers losing their edge?

Dear Ted,

I’m very happy with you come back to this beautiful site, and, of course, with this excellent work, as is usual in you… Behind the United States, the greatest boxing in the Americas was from Argentina, but after the ’60 it was back than Mexico, but the Mexicans stills with no great fighters in the great weights (Middleweight and more), and Argentina had a lot in all the divisions; as amateur, Argentina win seven Gold and other seven Silver Medals in Olympic Games…, Mexico is far of this numbers…

Ted, glad to see you’re feeling better enough to write. Good article…the current crop of great Mexican is getting a little long in the tooth; but don’t worry…they’ll be two or three new kids who will come along soon and renew our interest and faith in the time-honored left-hook to the liver.

I don’t think the Mexican fighters will abandon the scene, but more so, have to share a piece of the great boxing pie; and there is plenty of room for everyone…LOL…The Asians fighters have certainly made things alot more interesting in the lower weight classes—haven’t they…

Hello Sir Jack! It took me a while to get over here, but I did it…LOL. Everything is fine with me and I hope the same for you! BTW, Happy New Year!

I think so. Numbers don’t lie.

Every couple of decades we run into certain crisis matters….. It’s all a cycle…. Right now the entire world is struggling over one thing or another…… In truth, I’m not impressed or thrilled with the new kids on the block….. I see lotsa’ spoiled brats with big money contracts acting the solid pro athletes / players / fighters, etc…. Yeah, its bad……..

MR.BILL

Who IS Steve Luevano? If that ain’t an ex-Taxi Driver..Gamboa went nutz on a super club fighter..who had juan ma hurt mad time.

Ted, IS king of late night and this board Rocks !

Mexico is a fight rich country. There will be some major names again. Chris Arreola will not be one of those names. … Well, it’s hard not to make some mark in HW division, but—

You must be getting better. You sure predicted JPL-LUEVANO. Almost got the round.

hmmm… I guess that when you have such an great reputation for continually developing and displaying great/elite/good fighters times like this are bound to happen. Surely they will continue to churn out Garde A fighters but so will other nations. The rise in fighters from former communist countries is an inevitable and it’s only obvious that room must be made for them, room that once belonged to Americans, Mexicans and yes, Puerto Ricans. The training methods in Asia and other countries have improved and it’s begining to show in the belts they hold and the rankings as well. Puerto Rico lost 3 titles this past year but still posess THREE out the SIX they had. Six is an awsome total of titles held simutaniously considering the the Island is only 90×35mi and 3 mil+ habitants. Generally known and accepted as the world’s #1 champion producer but that very distiguished “title” too will be challenged as the years go by, no doubt.

As for Mexico, they probably won’t own the same amount of titles that they have been accostumed to possessing but.. they will remain a very major world force in our sport.

By the way… I’m glad to see Ray Gorden Reid, Pinoy Pikey, Mr Bill and a many other knowledgeable folks are here with on this site with Uncle Teddy.

 Pacquiao is a Mexican killer. Morales, Marco A. , JMM, Barrios, and Solid. Now there’s no Mexican left for him to beat.

This is one of the most ridiculous articles I’ve read. First of all, it’s true that Mexican boxing isnt at the same peak that it once was back in the 80s and 90s but you have to take into account that the popularity of the sport had been in decline because it was no longer being broadcast on national television. THat has changed now that toprank and other companies have made deals with Mexican tv networks and the sport is starting to grow as a result.

Secondly, It’s pretty absurd to use the loss of random little known fighters like Ernesto Zepeda (38-13) as an example of the decline of Mexican boxing. Mexican fighters participate in title bouts regularly so obviously you’re going to lose some.

You could also do the same with a nation like the Philippines (which you described as being on the rise). Well, two of the best Filipino prospects Michel Rosales and Bernabe Concepcion recently lost, Viloria lost an upset to a little known columbian fighter, Marvin Sonsona was supposed to be the next pac but was stripped of his title and fought to a draw against an unknown.

It also seems to me that you have a bias towards Asian fighters. Japan has a few potential stars but they’re often reluctant to fight outside their country which would limit their exposure and potential success. The Philippines has Pac but there isnt another paper view draw beside him. Thailand?? Um no… not really… The fact of the matter is that Mexico still holds more titles than any of those countries mentioned and also has more top rated fighters competing in more divisions and this is supposed to be during Mexico’s decline. Mark my words, you’re going to see a lot more talent from Mexico in the coming years than currently.