Boxing fans are as diverse as the styles put displayed in the ring but Abel Sanchez says fans today aren’t interested in seeing black fighters fight in the style of the Sweet Science.
Speaking to reporters at the Los Angeles press conference for Canelo vs. GGG 2, Sanchez is asked about his recent statement,
“Conor McGregor turned Floyd Mayweather into a Mexican fighter and Golovkin turned Canelo into a Mayweather.”
Sanchez responds by saying black fighters don’t sell because their style isn’t pleasing to fans.
“Black fighters fight in a style that is not pleasing to fans and that’s why they don’t sell. Fans don’t want to see the sweet science no matter what they say.”
Needless to say, his comments were unpopular with fans that have spent years relaying behind their favorite black fighters.
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