I actually doubt that Khan-Brook clash for the IBF Welterweight Title can be Wembley stadium sellout possibly depends on the under cards.
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Brooks biggest fight to date was on at about 4 in the morning on sky, I think it was sky sports 2 aswell, and sky boxing viewing figures are generally only about 200,000 on a really good day when the fight is in the U.K at a normal time. No doubt he's upped his profile considerably by winning that belt but you can't compare it to winning a medal at the Olympics, fighting on terrestrial tv for years, advertising for major brands etc that Khans done since 2004.
I can't see it selling out Wembley, why not hold it at Leeds or someone like that's ground, it's where both of thems' local fanbases are and isn't such a big expense while still allowing a bigger than usual attendance?
I'm not so sure. I think a fair chunk would have seen it, twitter was mad.
Also, I noticed that the news went all around the world that he was a champion, so obviously he's a lot more known. And he's also been fighting on Sky for years now.
He's not Khan in terms of profile, but he's not an unknown outside Yorkshire.
Boxing fans maybe. Not many regular people would have stayed up till 3/4am to watch that fight.
I think the Sheffield homecoming is/was going to be pivotal in helping sell the Khan fight. Doesn't look like it's going to happen now.
Brook's profile may have increased with his recent media attention but no one will have even watched the Porter fight.
I'm not so sure. I think a fair chunk would have seen it, twitter was mad.
Also, I noticed that the news went all around the world that he was a champion, so obviously he's a lot more known. And he's also been fighting on Sky for years now.
He's not Khan in terms of profile, but he's not an unknown outside Yorkshire.
I think that's been changed recently.
Brook's profile may have increased with his recent media attention but no one will have even watched the Porter fight.
Khan has been a household name in the UK for the past decade. Brook is really not that well known outside Yorkshire.
I think that's been changed recently.
Isn't Brook a bigger draw than Khan in the UK? For Khan-Brook to sell out Wembley they have to have a really big build up/rivalry going on...just like Froch-Groves had from their 1st fight.
I don't think Khan-Brook can sell out at Wembley as of now.
If Khan-Brook happens to be a sell out at Wembley & Khan wins...there wouldn't be any doubt about Mayweather making the Khan fight happen!
Khan has been a household name in the UK for the past decade. Brook is really not that well known outside Yorkshire.
Absolutely.
It won't be an instant sell out probably, but with a good 3 months promotion, it'll do the 60/80k depending on how much of Wembley they'll open up.
Matchroom just have too much momentum at the moment.
The fight would do crazy numbers imo,Both hate each other and have a history.And the pair of them are very good boxers,so that always helps lol.
Add to the fact that Khan has loads of haters and also loads of fans,Brook has a decent following also.Recipe for a good turnout i would say.
Isn't Brook a bigger draw than Khan in the UK? For Khan-Brook to sell out Wembley they have to have a really big build up/rivalry going on...just like Froch-Groves had from their 1st fight.
I don't think Khan-Brook can sell out at Wembley as of now.
If Khan-Brook happens to be a sell out at Wembley & Khan wins...there wouldn't be any doubt about Mayweather making the Khan fight happen!
Khan is more known, Brook is more liked.
If the fight happens you'll be looking at a huge crowd and at least 75% will be supporting Kell.
Isn't Brook a bigger draw than Khan in the UK? For Khan-Brook to sell out Wembley they have to have a really big build up/rivalry going on...just like Froch-Groves had from their 1st fight.
I don't think Khan-Brook can sell out at Wembley as of now.
If Khan-Brook happens to be a sell out at Wembley & Khan wins...there wouldn't be any doubt about Mayweather making the Khan fight happen!
I agree. It would do very well no doubt but it can't see the personalities clashing as much as froch and groves. It would be a good fight for sure just harder to sell.