If Pac/Mosley 24/7 is on CBS, What will the PPV be?

[DrewWoodside]

I really think it will help out a bit. One of the reasons Manny/Margarito did well I believe is Manny being on 60 minutes. I thought that drove up sales.

Getting off cable, and more importantly getting off a premium cable network which further limits viewership IMO is HUGE. The fact that this fight will actually play out in the ring in exciting fashion, could potentially be tremendous for boxing. If Mayweather were to agree to the fight after this huge Pacquiao commercial, it could be a tremendous buildup and credit for boxing as a sport.

[ИATAS]

Fat Dan Rafael (12:08 PM)

"My understanding is that CBS' role would be to televise a 24/7-type series leading up to the fight"

If it's a series and leading up to, then it has to be multiple episodes.

The full quote was:

My understanding is that CBS' role would be to televise a 24/7-type series leading up to the fight, perhaps on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon or in late night.

That could indicate one show or maybe you're right and it's a series. That would be cool. He doesn't know though he's speculating.

[RockStar45]

Depends how big the promotion is. CBS has far more resources and a much bigger audience than HBO will ever have. There's no comparison between the #1 network on TV and a pay channel.

If CBS does a 24/7 type series, promotes it during the NCAA tournament, and launches it after the NCAA tournament...it could be the biggest fight since De La Hoya-Mayweather.

But if it's just a 30 minute infomercial a week before the fight that gets no promotion on any of the CBS shows, it'll end up doing significantly under 1 million buys.

[horge]

Getting off cable, and more importantly getting off a premium cable network which further limits viewership IMO is HUGE. The fact that this fight will actually play out in the ring in exciting fashion, could potentially be tremendous for boxing. If Mayweather were to agree to the fight after this huge Pacquiao commercial, it could be a tremendous buildup and credit for boxing as a sport.

I can only pray fervently that this happens.
Then again, our past experience wrt Arum+Pac+Floyd has been of
great expectations unmet.

[DrewWoodside]

between 1m-1.25m it will do

I laugh at the idiots, yes idiots saying it will not do 1m, just use your common sense, this is the biggest boxer in terms of reputation and fan base in the world

Pac/Margarito was 1.15M.. I'm going to go out on a limb, and I wouldn't bet my money on this but.. This could potentially do 1.5. Although Margarito does bring the Mexican contingent, Mosley is a much bigger star with better name recognition.. W/e the case, exciting news for boxing. Although if it just ends up full Showtime promotion, that will be.. Not too much to get excited for.

[BIGBOXINGFAN]

It does 500-1million with or without CBS

[DrewWoodside]

Depends how big the promotion is. CBS has far more resources and a much bigger audience than HBO will ever have. There's no comparison between the #1 network on TV and a pay channel.

If CBS does a 24/7 type series, promotes it during the NCAA tournament, and launches it after the NCAA tournament...it could be the biggest fight since De La Hoya-Mayweather.

But if it's just a 30 minute infomercial a week before the fight that gets no promotion on any of the CBS shows, it'll end up doing significantly under 1 million buys.

I think as long as it's a decently promoted "series," with comprable production value of 24/7. The PPV #s will receive a noticeable impact. This is one of those things that could change the game in terms of megabouts. Mayweather couldn't afford not to promote via regular network television if Pacquiao received this opportunity. All and all, it would be a lot of new eyes on boxing.

[ippo]

1million to 1.5 million.

[DrewWoodside]

It does 500-1million with or without CBS

Yes I think this about sums it up, being on CBS will have zero effect!

[Pacdbest]

1.5M buys. I think it will outsell the PBF fight. Remember that HBO was only available to subscribers. CBS will touch a lot more Fans, & Maybe bring back the old ones who got lost and I'm sure will bring more new ones! CBS audience will be about 25X more!