Comments Thread For: Roc Nation Raises Ante On Cotto-Canelo PPV Projections

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During a recent media conference call, Hall-of-Fame boxer-turned-promoter Oscar de la Hoya insisted that the November 21 showdown between Miguel Cotto and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will sell more than 1.5 million units for their HBO Pay-Per-View headliner at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

The driving belief behind that claim stems from the potential for all-out warfare between the two boxing superstars, but also – as de la Hoya insists – Alvarez’ massive drawing power. The 25-year old former super welterweight champ serves as the face of boxing for his native Mexico, which has historically boasted among the most passionate fan bases in the sport.
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[Johnwoo8686]

I'd be surprised if it surpasses 1 million.

[The Problem Child]

I listened to the call and they said they expect 4 million, anything under that would be a catastrophe failure. We will see.

[i'm a fun haver]

People paying real money to watch 2 guys who don't want to fight the best in their division lol

[Pigeons]

These guys need to wake up. 2M now? Give me a break.

[Cuban Linx]

My prediction is that it does about 800K, and that's being generous.

[big_james10]

I'd be surprised if it surpasses 1 million.

I would be surprised if it breaks 500,000. Neither of these guys is as big of a draw as their promoters claim.

[MrRolltide91]

lol..............

[Eff Pandas]

Did he really raise the ante? Oscar said its gonna do 1.5M, this cat said he thinks it'll do between 1M & 2M & he hopes its closer to 2M. That doesn't really sound like upping the ante to me.

[Johnwoo8686]

I would be surprised if it breaks 500,000. Neither of these guys is as big of a draw as their promoters claim.

If it doesn't break 1 mil they'll continue to blame it on Mayweather.