Would Floyd fight the Ghost on CBS?

I'll admit the fight with Guerrero is a disappointment. I hope he does well but don't see a way he can pull the upset. However I think this could become a huge fight if they put it on network TV. Floyd could say it is a tune up fight to see where he is at following a jail stint. Now I have no idea how this would affect Floyds money. I would imagine that CBS could offer a huge guarantee and charge super bowl like prices for advertising. I am sure all of Floyd's accountants on this site will be quick to offer insight into why this could or could not work. But imagine the build up and hype this one would generate if it was for free on a saturday night on cinco de mayo weekend. I think it would be huge for Floyd and his legacy. Thoughts?

Comments (15)

Mr_Ryan

I doubt it. Without having intimate knowledge of CBS' budgets, I doubt Mayweather would go for that given that he's a proven pay-per-view force who can gamble on his ability to draw. Even when boxing was regularly on CBS, they very rarely got the big, major fights (until they were re-aired on delay) because closed circuit and then eventually Kingvision/PPV meant the sky was literally the limit on how much they could earn.

13y ago

el_malo2039

Floyds an HBO fighter. Hes not fighting on CBS. If cbs wanted to they can pay mayweather alot more than hbo ever could.

13y ago

Tha_Greatest9502

would floyd ever fight anyone without the use of xylocaine:ugh:

13y ago

QballLobo

I agree its not likely, but Mayweather-Ghost is not a PPV worthy fight even with Canelo on the undercard. But I also think its not a far fetched idea for a guy looking to maximise exposure to do it in the future. Maybe not a Pac or Floyd but someone like Canelo or Khan to try and bring in a wider audience for future PPV's. Advertisers would be lining up to support the fight knowing anyone with a tv and bunny ears could potentially tune in. I would just love to see big time boxing back in the mainstream. Imagine an event like Ali-Frazier being on network TV today with the online media to hype it up? The internet would explode.

13y ago

brickcityboxing

I can see a PBF fight doing ratings that can come close to the Super Bowl. May vs PAC would probably surpass a couple Super Bowl's if not all of them.

13y ago

boliodogs

It will be pay to view. It will not be on free tv. I am sure of that. It would be great if it was on free tv but it won't happen in my opinion.

13y ago

Visceral

Absolutley not. This would be tremendous for boxing but not nearly as profitable for Floyd's immediate pocket and so it will not happen.

13y ago

croz

Myweather is NOT the Super Bowl. Theres a reason why fights aren't on TV anymore and thats MONEY!! HBO pay per view is set up for the boxing fans to order!! Network has long forgotten about so-called big names in boxing! Ray. A Mayweather or Pac fight on CBS would be the only sporting event that could even come close to the super bowl. It would make a huge statement for boxing to get ratings like that. They'd have solid proof that it's still one of the top sports.

13y ago

hectari

No, the guy is greedy fighting on FREE tv the most he will get is 5 million, I doubt there will be that many high paying sponsors or advertisers willing to dish out a million bucks per 30 second commercial. PPV he will get overpaid with a 10 million or 20 million guarantee, and earn more on PPV buys, golden boy probably only makes 500 thousand after investing millions in a floyd ppv this is how dumb they are, they really are desperate for a big name that they dont care if they take a loss.

13y ago

Enzo_Mc_is_SHIT

If CBS pays more than HBO, he'll fight on CBS.

13y ago

Pocket_Dogs

If Floyd fought on CBS, it would be great for the sport. Ratings would be solid if not great. The only problem is Floyd's $$$$$. Is Les Moonves going to pay him? He only fights for the money and PPVs bring in money.

13y ago

Tha_Greatest9502

noooooooooooooooooooo

13y ago

Hougigo

Is CBS going to give Floyd 30+ million? I'd see him doing it for that much because he gets paid and massive exposure

13y ago

Ray_Corso

13y ago

Outwest_Exp_355

Floyds an HBO fighter. Hes not fighting on CBS.

13y ago