I know it wont happen since both HBO and Showtime don't want to go head to head on PPV buys, but what if Cotto/Canelo PPV card was on September 13th the same date Mayweather fights his annual September fight?? I think this will really tell us Boxing fans how much we love Mayweather. I can honestly say that a Cotto/Canelo megafight will cripple Mayweather's PPV big time. Mayweather has been exploiting the Mexican holidays to sell his PPV's, smart business move by his team since they use the De La Hoya blueprint to sell PPV's but the truth is that if a better meaningful megafight comes along it will really speak on how much of a PPV star Floyd is.
A Cotto/Canelo fight will add another chapter to the Puerto Rican and Mexican boxing rivalry and the fight is bigger now since Cotto defeated Martinez, Canelo can grab a belt at 160lb and become a 2 time division champ. I will assume that Mexicans, Puerto Ricans and the latino viewer will watch this instead of Mayweather
A Mayweather/Garcia,Maidana or even Khan are also good fights but I doubt the Boxing fans will want to watch these fights over Cotto/Canelo unless they stacked the undercard heavy.
What do you guys think who gets the edge if both fights were held on September 13th?? which fight will sell more and how many PPV buys does each card generate. This is not a Mayweather bashing thread, its just a interesting scenario.
But maidana don't speak English as well
but its offset by Floyd, its offset by his performance vs Floyd compared to the other 2 guys, and its offset by the fact that Maidana talks more trash than Cotto & Canelo
thats what everyone says but then he's the only one getting close to a mil or more besides Pac and he's the #1 athlete on Forbes. I myself may watch the canelo-cotto fight but its not going to win because the casuals will still pick Floyd. You have to give him credit for a lot of people thinking he's boring but still buying his fights. Its not even always about the fight. Its an event. Its the thing to do that weekend. Everyone is like "you going to watch the Floyd fight"? Thats what they say.
Also, I think he has slowly made people appreciate the art of it more and the pure side of boxing. I think maybe Cotto-Canelo had a chance until Floyd looked his most vulnerable in his previous fight. That actually has people thinking he may lose now which makes them want to see it more. A Maidana rematch outsells them. I think all 3 fights does but Maidana definitely.
Also, what about 24/7 or 360? Cotto is boring outside the ring. Very monotone and Canelo doesnt speak english. That thing wont appeal to casuals like Floyd-Maidana, especially after what happened last fight. Maidana's crew will be talking mad smack which will make Floyd probably talk the most he's talked since Hatton. They will hype that fight up so much. I could see Maidana saying on camera that he's Floyd's daddy, them talking about hitting lil wayne, and calling Floyd a cry baby who only survived because they made him wear pillows. Casuals will be all over that fight after that
But maidana don't speak English as well
DLT but I wonder how many Mexicans household buy Mayweather PPV's, don't you think the whole West Coast, Texas and Florida will rather buy the Cotto/Canelo PPV. I honestly think more people here in the US will buy the Canelo/Cotto PPV instead of Mayweather's PPV.
Again this is just my opinion I rather watch a war in which will end in a KO instead of a boring Mayweather decision.
thats what everyone says but then he's the only one getting close to a mil or more besides Pac and he's the #1 athlete on Forbes. I myself may watch the canelo-cotto fight but its not going to win because the casuals will still pick Floyd. You have to give him credit for a lot of people thinking he's boring but still buying his fights. Its not even always about the fight. Its an event. Its the thing to do that weekend. Everyone is like "you going to watch the Floyd fight"? Thats what they say.
Also, I think he has slowly made people appreciate the art of it more and the pure side of boxing. I think maybe Cotto-Canelo had a chance until Floyd looked his most vulnerable in his previous fight. That actually has people thinking he may lose now which makes them want to see it more. A Maidana rematch outsells them. I think all 3 fights does but Maidana definitely.
Also, what about 24/7 or 360? Cotto is boring outside the ring. Very monotone and Canelo doesnt speak english. That thing wont appeal to casuals like Floyd-Maidana, especially after what happened last fight. Maidana's crew will be talking mad smack which will make Floyd probably talk the most he's talked since Hatton. They will hype that fight up so much. I could see Maidana saying on camera that he's Floyd's daddy, them talking about hitting lil wayne, and calling Floyd a cry baby who only survived because they made him wear pillows. Casuals will be all over that fight after that
Mayweather wins, especially if its for a Maidana rematch. What people on these forums fail to realize is that boxing fans dont drive PPV numbers. If thats the case then alot of guys would be stars. No, casual fans drive PPV and they are still far more familiar with Floyd then the other 2 who are mostly know to alot of people for losing to Floyd & Pac. Floyd still wins. His numbers speak for themselves. People just cant understand it or fail to admit it to themselves. He is the biggest star in boxing and if its the Maidana rematch, I bet even GBP & TR will tell you the same
DLT but I wonder how many Mexicans household buy Mayweather PPV's, don't you think the whole West Coast, Texas and Florida will rather buy the Cotto/Canelo PPV. I honestly think more people here in the US will buy the Canelo/Cotto PPV instead of Mayweather's PPV.
Again this is just my opinion I rather watch a war in which will end in a KO instead of a boring Mayweather decision.
Mayweather wins, especially if its for a Maidana rematch. What people on these forums fail to realize is that boxing fans dont drive PPV numbers. If thats the case then alot of guys would be stars. No, casual fans drive PPV and they are still far more familiar with Floyd then the other 2 who are mostly know to alot of people for losing to Floyd & Pac. Floyd still wins. His numbers speak for themselves. People just cant understand it or fail to admit it to themselves. He is the biggest star in boxing and if its the Maidana rematch, I bet even GBP & TR will tell you the same