Apparently only 3 boxers are a box office draw in America

[Left Hook Tua]

10mil says neither of these guys are on the opening day roster

deal.

at least one of those guys make the team.

[Check]

Dirrell/Abraham did about 5000 people but you bet your ass Dirrell/Ward does over 10,000 if it lands in Detroit. I see your point though and boxing really needs to adjust to the economy and also branch out to more cities. No way should nose bleeds for most boxing events be 50 to 100 dollars, should be more like 20 dollars.

[Vadrigar.]

this is a good thread...i didnt mean to hi-jack


agreed, those are the biggest draws in the US...outside the US, i dont think Cotto-Foreman would draw the 50K people in europe that watch the klitchkos or when Hatton fought

thanks man. I don't want it derailed.

[The Big Dunn]

Thomas Adamek is a good draw in Jersey. Bute is good in Montreal. Zab and croy spinks did 20k in st louis. We need local guys to have big fights in their "hometown".

[Vadrigar.]

That is pretty bad if true.Tho there are some upcoming fighters
that are bringing fans.

Saul alvarez
Amir khan
mike jones
Antonio escalente
juan manuel lopez
victor ortiz

But boxing is still looking for its next superstar after floyd and manny.

I think khan would be the best "cash cow" out of that list.

[Picazo]

I think khan would be the best "cash cow" out of that list.

jose benavidez jr will be the next "big thing".

[The Big Dunn]

Khan is a cash cow already. He makes big money in england.

[Vadrigar.]

Khan is a cash cow already. He makes big money in england.

Do you have any numbers. I want to see this.

[sigrab jr]

The only two PPV draws in the US are Mayweather and Pacquiao. As far drawing fans to the venue goes I would add Cotto(NY), and Margarito(West Coast). I wouldn't exactly call Juan Manuel Marquez a non-draw too. Juan Diaz in Texas is a big draw as well. But as far as PPV draws go it's only Mayweather and Pacquiao.

[The Big Dunn]

Muhammad:

no official numbers but he is doing arenas in the UK. This is why he said no to the tournament. He can bring guys over to england and make money. He only fought in MSG to introduce him to the US audience.