Why Do More Quality Fighters Come From PR than the Rest of Latin America Combined - Santo Domingo

#33 - Posted 27 March 2010, 6:53 PM
Atabey Location: United States, NYC Join date: October 2009 Member #: 3761 Posts: 12083	RE: Why Do More Quality Fighters Come From PR than the Rest of Latin America Combined Quote: Blutarsky previously said: why does this disproportionate statistic exist .....Historically producing more champions than any other country A Puerto Rican friend of mine told me that the answer to your question lies in the a) slave society fighting clubs during colonial times, and b) the advent of US military involvement in Puerto Rico. The colonial slave holders would pit their best fighters much like the game cocks used in cockfighting. The US military promoted boxing as one of the disciplines while stationed in Puerto Ricans. The sport took-off and has developed mass-based appeal ever since. The WW I, WW II, Korean and Vietnam Wars also advanced the sport among Puerto Ricans. "If you want to sleep well at night, it's best to avoid watching the making of sausages or politics." Otto Von Bismarck
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RE: Why Do More Quality Fighters Come From PR than the Rest of Latin America Combined

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Atabey previously said:

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Blutarsky previously said:

why does this disproportionate statistic exist .....Historically producing more champions than any other country

A Puerto Rican friend of mine told me that the answer to your question lies in the a) slave society fighting clubs during colonial times, and b) the advent of US military involvement in Puerto Rico. The colonial slave holders would pit their best fighters much like the game cocks used in cockfighting. The US military promoted boxing as one of the disciplines while stationed in Puerto Ricans. The sport took-off and has developed mass-based appeal ever since. The WW I, WW II, Korean and Vietnam Wars also advanced the sport among Puerto Ricans.

very interesting theory

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#31 - Posted 27 March 2010, 9:57 AM
Blutarsky Location: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone Join date: October 2009 Member #: 3809 Posts: 10122	RE: Why Do More Quality Fighters Come From PR than the Rest of Latin America Combined excellent reply and probably very true but so interesting in its implications al capo di tutti capi de los trolls
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#32 - Posted 27 March 2010, 4:48 PM
Blutarsky Location: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone Join date: October 2009 Member #: 3809 Posts: 10122	RE: Why Do More Quality Fighters Come From PR than the Rest of Latin America Combined Any Puerto Ricans fighting tonight in Poutinville Canada al capo di tutti capi de los trolls
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#34 - Posted 9 September 2010, 5:10 PM
Blutarsky Location: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone Join date: October 2009 Member #: 3809 Posts: 10122	RE: Why Do More Quality Fighters Come From PR than the Rest of Latin America Combined Quote: Atabey previously said: Quote: Blutarsky previously said: why does this disproportionate statistic exist .....Historically producing more champions than any other country A Puerto Rican friend of mine told me that the answer to your question lies in the a) slave society fighting clubs during colonial times, and b) the advent of US military involvement in Puerto Rico. The colonial slave holders would pit their best fighters much like the game cocks used in cockfighting. The US military promoted boxing as one of the disciplines while stationed in Puerto Ricans. The sport took-off and has developed mass-based appeal ever since. The WW I, WW II, Korean and Vietnam Wars also advanced the sport among Puerto Ricans. very interesting theory al capo di tutti capi de los trolls
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