by David P. Greisman - You need only attend a few undercards to recognize that most matchmaking isn’t primarily for the fans’ enjoyment — largely it is for the preliminary fighters to get experience so that the promoters can eventually be enriched.
This is why it’s no surprise that so many fans shell out upwards of hundreds or even thousands of dollars for tickets but will not be in their seats until later in the show. They have been conditioned to skip out on the mismatches, as prospects (some of whom are suspect) do what is expected, padding their records, applying what they have been working on in the gym, picking up paychecks and then stepping up ever so slightly in competition their next time out.
That approach is often extended to the co-feature and main event.
Rare is the bout without a clear favorite. That’s because a promoter will only risk his investment if he has to, or if he has contracts with both combatants and can foresee profit no matter the winner.
That’s why we shouldn’t be surprised if Adrien Broner beats Paulie Malignaggi this coming Saturday in a match that will see the 23-year-old lightweight titleholder make his debut in the welterweight division. [Click Here To Read More]
This is why it’s no surprise that so many fans shell out upwards of hundreds or even thousands of dollars for tickets but will not be in their seats until later in the show. They have been conditioned to skip out on the mismatches, as prospects (some of whom are suspect) do what is expected, padding their records, applying what they have been working on in the gym, picking up paychecks and then stepping up ever so slightly in competition their next time out.
That approach is often extended to the co-feature and main event.
Rare is the bout without a clear favorite. That’s because a promoter will only risk his investment if he has to, or if he has contracts with both combatants and can foresee profit no matter the winner.
That’s why we shouldn’t be surprised if Adrien Broner beats Paulie Malignaggi this coming Saturday in a match that will see the 23-year-old lightweight titleholder make his debut in the welterweight division. [Click Here To Read More]
Comment