Steve Kim: "Floyd-Ortiz ticket sales are LAGGING"

http://socontent.comrz.com/AcuCustom/Sitename/DAM/595/f0shpkzv.png So is this the 'comp' offer people spoke off for May-Ortiz in LV?: https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=001&host=promo&code=MGMMVO&ad=9/12/2011&night=3 this seems more like a promotion than anything else. But it's indicative that sales this weekend are lagging a bit this weekend.. Pacquiao fights in Las Vegas never have promotions or offers like this. Source(s): http://twitter.com/#!/stevemaxboxing/statuses/113311416706011136 http://twitter.com/#!/stevemaxboxing/statuses/113311671254126593 http://twitter.com/#!/stevemaxboxing/statuses/113311765617582080

Comments (20)

ThePrince

$600 bucks for 2 tix and hotel? Wtf thats cheap... Reeks of desperation. Like 2 weeks ago, there was a short article by a boxing scribe (forgot who) describing how there were whole rows still available and ticket sales were at a standstill. It's a clever marketing ploy to move the empty seats and get people in the hotel/casinos and gambling. Hell of a f*cking deal though.

14y ago

MrRolltide91

$600 bucks for 2 tix and hotel? Wtf thats cheap... That's a good ass deal

14y ago

SilverSun

$600 bucks for 2 tix and hotel? Wtf thats cheap...

14y ago

AllBoxingAD

I still see this fighting outselling the last 3 Pacquiao fights. Outsell how? Overall gate revenue? PPV numbers?

14y ago

BoxingFollower

Interesting that IMHO this fight will be one where Floyd gets pushed to the brink, maybe even lose, but its also the fight with the least buzz. I mean, everything is right with this fight, except for the little fact that Ortiz is not Pacquiao. Still, as a comeback fight, its actually a great, great matchup. And even if it werent a comeback fight, its still what we want from boxing, top guys fighting each other. I still see this fighting outselling the last 3 Pacquiao fights.

14y ago

AllBoxingAD

14y ago

borgata

It's just one ticket, the one in the back is like a receipt, or you can put in in a picture frame and hang it or w.e.

14y ago

Kenny_MF_Powers

And if it helps you out, Ill gladly go to the fight with you so that other ticket goes to good use..? You can even stay at my house, 2mi West of MGM... What do you think FRIEND?

14y ago

Kenny_MF_Powers

What are the price of your tickets? Ticket says 1250.00

14y ago

borgata

What are the price of your tickets? ticket... just one. It was $1250 + tax + $25 to have them shipped to me.

14y ago

BoxingFollower

why yes, yes i did :) !!! oh wellz...... What are the price of your tickets?

14y ago

fragilety

He's Asian and reporting on a Mayweather subject? Hard to take him seriously. that mean that black people can't be taken seriously when reporting on Pac? Nah I know your probably goofin, just sayin

14y ago

borgata

It looks as though you missed a spot when blocking out your seat info... why yes, yes i did :) !!! oh wellz......

14y ago

Kenny_MF_Powers

MGM holds 17,000 they are expecting 13,000 according to the seating chart.... either way i dont care, cause i got my ticket!!! http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2171/mayortiz1.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us It looks as though you missed a spot when blocking out your seat info...

14y ago

MrRolltide91

14y ago

BoxingFollower

Doesn't matter, that's what happens when you fight the best available, and not just the biggest names. The best may not be Ppv attractions or big ticket sellers such as Martinez or Ortiz.

14y ago

borgata

14y ago

TAKEOVER7209

well i doubt he'll be taking any knees or running backwards in the ring for no reason at all just to take another knee at least cotto had the balls to fight pacquiao and margarito! oh yeah floyd is still duckin cotto because he lives in puerto rico :boxing:

14y ago

jrosales13

But this does not translate into sales anymore in terms of 24/7 being a boost. Are you following the fantasy football league and the beating I'm giving you?

14y ago

Eaner0919

Ckheck hooks is a clown but his point makes some sense. Floyds antics for this fight haven't been funny. The chicken stuff with ODH was classic, but the argument and the Vic is gay stuff just isn't. I hear its rough out in vegas too. Tourism is off somewhat this year with the recession and all. But this does not translate into sales anymore in terms of 24/7 being a boost.

14y ago