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Pacquiao-Mayweather may hit record 3 million PPV buys!
Pacquiao-Mayweather may hit record 3 million PPV buys
September 30, 11:37 AM
NY Boxing Examiner
by Michael Marley
Manila Bulletin Photo
I, Michael Marley, can now give you 2.8 to 3 million reasons why the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather is destined to happen in 2010.
(Disclaimer and Asterisk: Unless Miguel I’m No Angel Cotto sabotages the situation on Nov. 14)
Good news for Pacquiao and his Pacquiao Worldwide Army.
Good news for the Mayweather Mafia..
Bad news for Sugar Shane Mosley, I suppose, but he will get over it and, if he’s still fighting at age 40, maybe he can get the winner.
While we’re at it, let’s finally dispose of the notion that Pacquiao-Mayweather won’t happen.
A leading expert on pay per view television tells Examiner.com and ******************.com that the Pinoy Idol and the American superstar could combine for the biggest PPV buy rate in history.
Mr. Expert estimates the Pacman-L’il Floyd sets a new standard at the top of the PPV mountain, somewhere between 2,800,000 and three million buys in the United States.
Doing the math that could mean up and over a $100 million gross and close to $150 million.
Now explain to me again, please, why anyone thinks Floyd and Manny won't fight because I don't get it.
Consider that boxing folks are doing a celebratory dance right now exulting over the Mayweather-Juan Marquez PPV of Sept. 19 hitting the magic one million buy rate.
For now, my expert will have to remain anonymous.
Suffice to say he enjoys total respect from all in the industry and that he’s someone who does not have a hand in the pocket of either boxer. Suffice to say that, in his field, he’s a certified guru of more than 20 years experience.
He reminds me of E.F. Hutton because, when Mr. Expert speaks, everyone listens.
Mr. Expert said he was frankly surprised at Mayweather’s drawing power after a 21 month ring retirement.
“I thought the fight would do well, but I was surprised it hit the 1 million buy mark. Mayweather is now a bonafide PPV draw and could probably command 600,000 to 800,000 buys against almost any opponent and top the 1 million buy mark against elite competition,” Mr. Expert said.
As for Pacman-Mayweather, Mr. Expert envisions not just a PPV home run but a record-setting grand slam.
But Mr. Expert cautions that Megamanny must shine against Cotto, the Boricua ****er, and that promoters must not let this boiling cauldron sit in the promotional pot for very long.
“As for Floyd-Manny, if Pacquaio looks good against Cotto and they don’t let too much time transpire between Pacquaio/ Cotto and Mayweather/Pacquaio, that fight’s a potential record setter.
“I don’t want to be quoted on a number but between you and me, a potential May 2009 Pacquiao-Mayweather fight could reach 2.8 million to 3 million buys, a lofty figure I would have never thought could be obtained given all the choices viewers have in today’s crowded media marketplace.”
If that doesn’t put this lingering notion to bed in all the chat rooms in all the boxing world that Manny and Floyd won’t fight each other, then I don’t know what will.
Ka-ching, ka-ching, hear the cash counters ring!
September 30, 11:37 AM
NY Boxing Examiner
by Michael Marley
Manila Bulletin Photo
I, Michael Marley, can now give you 2.8 to 3 million reasons why the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather is destined to happen in 2010.
(Disclaimer and Asterisk: Unless Miguel I’m No Angel Cotto sabotages the situation on Nov. 14)
Good news for Pacquiao and his Pacquiao Worldwide Army.
Good news for the Mayweather Mafia..
Bad news for Sugar Shane Mosley, I suppose, but he will get over it and, if he’s still fighting at age 40, maybe he can get the winner.
While we’re at it, let’s finally dispose of the notion that Pacquiao-Mayweather won’t happen.
A leading expert on pay per view television tells Examiner.com and ******************.com that the Pinoy Idol and the American superstar could combine for the biggest PPV buy rate in history.
Mr. Expert estimates the Pacman-L’il Floyd sets a new standard at the top of the PPV mountain, somewhere between 2,800,000 and three million buys in the United States.
Doing the math that could mean up and over a $100 million gross and close to $150 million.
Now explain to me again, please, why anyone thinks Floyd and Manny won't fight because I don't get it.
Consider that boxing folks are doing a celebratory dance right now exulting over the Mayweather-Juan Marquez PPV of Sept. 19 hitting the magic one million buy rate.
For now, my expert will have to remain anonymous.
Suffice to say he enjoys total respect from all in the industry and that he’s someone who does not have a hand in the pocket of either boxer. Suffice to say that, in his field, he’s a certified guru of more than 20 years experience.
He reminds me of E.F. Hutton because, when Mr. Expert speaks, everyone listens.
Mr. Expert said he was frankly surprised at Mayweather’s drawing power after a 21 month ring retirement.
“I thought the fight would do well, but I was surprised it hit the 1 million buy mark. Mayweather is now a bonafide PPV draw and could probably command 600,000 to 800,000 buys against almost any opponent and top the 1 million buy mark against elite competition,” Mr. Expert said.
As for Pacman-Mayweather, Mr. Expert envisions not just a PPV home run but a record-setting grand slam.
But Mr. Expert cautions that Megamanny must shine against Cotto, the Boricua ****er, and that promoters must not let this boiling cauldron sit in the promotional pot for very long.
“As for Floyd-Manny, if Pacquaio looks good against Cotto and they don’t let too much time transpire between Pacquaio/ Cotto and Mayweather/Pacquaio, that fight’s a potential record setter.
“I don’t want to be quoted on a number but between you and me, a potential May 2009 Pacquiao-Mayweather fight could reach 2.8 million to 3 million buys, a lofty figure I would have never thought could be obtained given all the choices viewers have in today’s crowded media marketplace.”
If that doesn’t put this lingering notion to bed in all the chat rooms in all the boxing world that Manny and Floyd won’t fight each other, then I don’t know what will.
Ka-ching, ka-ching, hear the cash counters ring!
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