Comments Thread For: Kovalev Sees Andre Ward as Perfect Pay-Per-View Foe

[Najuk]

I meant $2M on top of what he's already being guaranteed genius.

in PPV fights "guarateed money" comes from PPV buys.What comes on top is a bonus when PPV numbers where higher than ppv expectations

[Najuk]

Floyd also had to deal with a much smarter hardcore fan base that knew the fight was a laughable mismatch. Also had to deal with Buddy McGirt openly advising Gatti against the fight. Floyd also had to deal with a fan base that didn't exactly like him taking the Chop Chop and Bruseles fights to become Gatti's mandatory. I don't have to google ****. I been following this sport a long time sweetie.

i see a lot of things Floyd had to deal with but look what has GGG to deal with:
1 GGG is not american
2 His opponent is not american
3 Lemiux isnt even half of a star Gatti was

[Dirk Diggler UK]

So you even read the crap you post Dirk. No denying Ward vs Kovalev is the bigger fight in terms of boxing history but financially GGG vs Lemiuex is the bigger fight.

GGG is the most popular of the 4 fighters. And will be the PPV star of the new era.

The stardom of Ward, Kovalev, and Lemiuex isn't that big of a gap. Their ratings are about what and what HBO. The only difference is Lemiuex brings in Canadian money.

Do you?

What are Lemiuex's ratings on HBO? He is virtually an unknown compared to Ward, Kovalev and Golovkin.

[wildman]

I agree with those who are saying that Ward vs Kovalev is PPV quality, but Golovkin vs Lemieux is not. As good as he is, Golovkin isn't well enough known to casual fans and Lemieux simply isn't a PPV level fighter even though he is popular. On the other hand, both Ward and Kovalev are bona fide elite fighters.

[RoyJonesJrp4pno1]

Andre Ward isn't going to fight Kovalev. That's a suicide mission and he knows that.

[Najuk]

Do you?

What are Lemiuex's ratings on HBO? He is virtually an unknown compared to Ward, Kovalev and Golovkin.

i already asnwered your question . its not about his HBO or Showtime ratings but about his countryman wich will pay .He has big ratings on nation tv in Canada. And you dont need to have a membership to watch PPV fights on HBO.
Klitchko who is unwatchable and hasnt fought anybody in 5 years on HBO comes to US and throws 1,9m against Jennings, more than Chavez jr and Golovkin ever had. How?because he had about 10 mil on german nation tv..and a lot of his german fans bought HBO membership just to watch him against jennings

[King Man]

Based on quality, this deserves to be pay per view but I doubt it sells well

[SilverMiles]

Do you?

What are Lemiuex's ratings on HBO? He is virtually an unknown compared to Ward, Kovalev and Golovkin.

Lemiuex did almost 1.2 Million on his HBO debut against Rosado. His numbers aren't that much different than Ward, GGG, and Kovalev.

The difference will be that GGG is bigger star amongst the casuals and Lemieux brings Canadian fans and money.

And auto correct let me down, but you know what I meant lol.

[NEETzsche]

i doubt golovkin and lemieux's combined purse is higher than kovalev and ward's would be. ward won't get out of bed for less than $2m these days and kovalev's highest pay day thus far is more than double golovkin's

[tiliheels]

GGG doesnt need Ward, he has Cotto and Canelo.I think after Cotto beat Canelo we will see GGG vs Cotto on PPV at 160

doesnt need ward?? im sure it would be no doubt he;s a p4p king if he scalped ward..i think there is going to still be doubt if his best name is a former 140lb 36 year old...i like the lemuix fight bc david comes forward but realistically i dont rank ole dave that high but w/e