How do Mexican and American fight fans compare to each other? Fighters Saul Alvarez and Erik Morales discussed the topic as they prepare for their September 17 bouts on the undercard of Mayweather-Ortiz. It’s not surprising that Morales, a Mexican legend in the twilight of a near 20 year career, has a much different perspective that Alvarez, a 21-year-old titlist with just a handful of fights in the States. Who do you agree with?
SAUL ALVAREZ
All fans are good to me and support me the most. There is nothing to compare since all are equal in support! When I fight in Mexico many people come out to support me in everything I do, especially in the gym. The night of the fight is not different because I have always fought in filled arenas and this is due to the support of my people. In the U.S. I’ve seen that the fans are starting to recognize my work in the ring and that fills me with pride and satisfaction.
Well when people started asking me to sign autographs at the same amount or more than inMexico, which motivates me more. Curiously, in every place I stop at any shop, arena or even on the plane when am traveling, I did notice the fans recognized me and am very pleased that things have got where they are. I know there is a long way to go but we are ready to get stronger!
ERIK MORALES
The American fans cannot compare to the Mexican fans. I’m not saying they are not loyal or don’t know the sport, but I think the ones from Mexico are more passionate and tucked in all sports in general. I acknowledge that the Hispanic fans are equal to the Mexican.
I started to notice I had a good number of people following me after my matches made in the USA, especially those that allowed me to show my abilities and I can mention those I had against Marco Antonio Barrera, Daniel Zaragoza and so on. I did notice that the boxing fans in the United States were with me like crazy, especially during my matches with Barrera.
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