Comments Thread For: Alvarez-Kirkland Most Viewed Cable Bout Since 2006

[Rysandro]

Cotto fighting in June. Doubt he turns around and fights on a mexican holiday. This fight will be in Oct/nov/dec maybe

Oh True, Sept is probably too soon.

Would have been interesting dilemma for Mayweather

[Suavecito80]

Thats great for boxing but the lead in Floyd/Pac fight is what did it.

How hard is this to understand??

[Calibre .223]

The Floyd-Manny replay on HBO did 1.18 million, so Canelo basically doubled it. Strong number for the replay, A++ number for live bout

— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) May 12, 2015

No telecast doubles the lead in

OWNED! Never let the truth get in the way of a good story, right?! LMAO! Great post, man.

[JakeNDaBox]

Thats great for boxing but the lead in Floyd/Pac fight is what did it.

Not really. HBO's feed of Floyd-Pac did 1.18 million. In fact, viewership for Floyd-Pac post-replay commentary (1.55 million) far exceeded the replay itself, both of which paled in comparison for Alvarez-Kirkland ratings.

[Fetta]

Not really. HBO's feed of Floyd-Pac did 1.18 million. In fact, viewership for Floyd-Pac post-replay commentary (1.55 million) far exceeded the replay itself, both of which paled in comparison for Alvarez-Kirkland ratings.

How hard is it to understand. What kind of replay does 1.1? A Floyd/Pac replay. Those viewers stayed and Canelo added on to it. Yes alot were already there to watch Canelo and the replay but the replay got the initial 1.1. I know its hard to grasp but not everyone saw the floyd/pac fight and wanted to see it for the first time. The lead in helped but like i keep saying, and for some reason it isnt sticking, it doesnt matter cause its all for the sport and its all good.

[b00g13man]

Pretty impressive.

[Lou Cipher]

Spent 100 dollars on a MayBeatHer sprinting marathon hugfest? Better Call Saul!

[Mitchell Kane]

Yeah, but....

Sports TV Ratings @SportsTVRatings
Showtime's Boxing coverage on Saturday:
9:13-10:05p: 370K
10:05-10:23p: 318K
10:31-10:55p (Inside Mayweather vs Pacquiao): 304K

[kidaguilar]

Canelo beating a non competitive name guy who hadn't fought in 17 months. Guess easy KO's is what boxing fans want.

Whatever you say big dummy

[THEFRESHBRAWLER]

MAN IMPRESSIVE. This is why we need to appreciate FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. No way they do these numbers without Floyd-Pacquiao you'll see his numbers drop when he fights Clottey next GUARANTEE(unless the replaY MAY/pac before it). Floyd has been keeping this sport alive hate it or love it. I have absolutely no problem with Canelo and also GGG for using Mayweather for notoriety as long as it's good for boxing.