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

[The Big Dunn]

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

I initially posted the lead in must be the reason this number was so high. I was wrong.

Now that I think about it, this tweet makes sense as everyone who watched the Canelo fight had surely seen the Floyd/Manny fight already.

For various reasons I'm sure much of the HBO audience didn't want to see it again.

[US Dirk Killer]

You dont think lead-in fight helped, fine but in the end its great for the sport. And anything to help sport im all for.

Nobody argues that it helped, but you said that's what did it. Kind of obvious now that no, that's not what did it

[MrRolltide91]

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[DSG's#1Hater]

I really confused now because all I've heard for months is that PBC is going to put HBO out of business.

[bigjavi973]

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

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

doubtfull

[lopez36]

Lol just reading some posts here is incredible the hate canelo causes,well you are going to be hating for a long time

[mrpain81]

I really confused now because all I've heard for months is that PBC is going to put HBO out of business.

PBC grows the sport,it helps HBO and SHO ratings.

[Caught Square]

One fight doesn't save or kill boxing. 2015 had been excellent for numbers on HBO and even Showtime with their first major show Wilder-Stiverne doing better than any fight they showed in 2014.

[Outwest Exp 355]

You have to give it up to Canelo. He is the free TV king on HBO Championship Boxing.

[Fetta]

Nobody argues that it helped, but you said that's what did it. Kind of obvious now that no, that's not what did it

And i still think it did. Without the lead-in his fight does 1.3/4 which is still strong but no way 2.1 but in the end it doesnt matter. The "future" is a huge star and im a huge fan of his and for the sport this is good.