walshb wrote: » What? Either way it's a bank robbery Even if all is above board (as in both men out to win with no arrangement in place as to how the fight unfolds) it's a bank robbery/farce. By its very nature it is.
begbysback wrote: » Well if it is a bank robbery then it's equivalent to a 2'5 midget waking up to the counter with a feather in his hand and saying "please give me the money, but if you don't want to then that's ok, and I'll see myself out - thanks"
begbysback wrote: » It seems the forecast is anywhere between 3.5 to 5.5
The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: » 4.6m is the biggest pay perview ever. Depends on the price but hard to see this surpass Mayweather/Pac man. Ufc poor enough numbers in comparison to any mayweather fight so say they manage to drag in their highest ever 1.6 I'm not sure how much mayweather will bring to the table as it's not a boxing match many of his fans will pay for. I reckon it tops out around the 3.5m mark. Still a record breaking number for a UFC fighter by a long long way
Division wrote: » Floyd is odds on to KO McGregor. He hasn't knocked out anyone in a long time and Diaz tested McGregors chin and he passed. I have no idea how this will turn out except McGregor only wins with a KO in the first 6 rounds.
xtal191 wrote: » Mayweather will be the heaviest hitter McGregor has ever fought
begbysback wrote: » Could actually be the beginning of a new direction in sport - match up between different codes
Burial. wrote: » Floyd looking a little flabby, but's he 40, not in the cutting stage of camp and is still in better nick than a lot of fighters in their camps. He's going for the stoppage I believe.
Lukker- wrote: » Looks the same to me.
The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: » 4.6m is the biggest pay perview ever. Depends on the price but hard to see this surpass Mayweather/Pac man. Ufc poor enough numbers in comparison to any mayweather fight so say they manage to drag in their highest ever 1.6
Mellor wrote: » I don't think that's accurate. Obviously Mayweather has the all time record (and second and third too). But it's not true "any Mayweather fight" does better. His most recent ppv did terrible numbers, 400k. Which is fairly average by UFC standards, but off the chart for Conor who lowest is 850k I believe. Across all PPVs they average about the same (1.3m Floyd, 1.27m Conor). But it's disengenous to compare directly as Floyd has 3 times as many PPVs. A few months ago I said if it happens, it would go to 2nd in all time PPV behind May-Pac. Which means 2.5m+ buys. But looking at the coverage since the official announcements, all bets are off. I think we're looking at anything in the 3-5m range now. Pro boxing ability aside, the fact is coming into this Conor is a bigger PPV draw than any of Floyds previous opponents.
The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: » Conor is not a bigger draw that Pacman, or De La Hoya for that matter. PPV has gotten more common and is increasing in size because of the work Mayweather, Pacman, De La Hoya etc have done over the years. Conor's biggest fight against Diaz 1.6m buys at what $49 was it? Mayweather's 4.6m at $99. This may break all records both sides are trying to promote the hell out of it but I have a feeling alot of people will prefer to watch it out and not pay for it in america. Will be like a carnival atmosphere on the night.
AlmightyCushion wrote: » The UFC PPV numbers are only for north america. They don't include PPVs sold elsewhere probably because the UFC have TV deals elsewhere and the amount of PPVs sold wouldn't be all that much. Do the Mayweather PPVs just cover north america or do they cover worlwide PPVs? Was the Mayweather fight available in Europe on TV or did you have to pay for it?
The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: » Conor is not a bigger draw that Pacman, or De La Hoya for that matter. PPV has gotten more common and is increasing in size because of the work Mayweather, Pacman, De La Hoya etc have done over the years.
Conor's biggest fight against Diaz 1.6m buys at what $49 was it?
Mayweather's 4.6m at $99.
Mellor wrote: » I'm not talking about an on opinion somebody being subjective draw. Or relative to the era. I'm talking about the numbers they have actually pulled in. Coming into this, Conor's PPV numbers are bigger than any of Floyds previous opponents. That's a quantitiable fact. Last 3 were 1.65m Diaz, 1.6 Alvarez, 1.35 Aldo, or there abouts. Prior to the Mayweather fight, Manny's highest PPV was 1.4m (Marquez). Oscar's was also 1.4m I believe UFC PPVs are $59 now. I'd guess this will be $99 too. But I'm not sure of the relevance of the above tbh. I acknowledged Floyd/Pac holds the record. I said he rated higher than previous opponents, not higher than Floyd. Floyd has the top 3 PPVs or all time. Absolutely the biggest draw of all time. Tyson is at 4th and 5th. McGregor is at 6th and 7th I think. (Or something to that effect, there's no official numbers ever). May-Pac's 4.6m was off the charts. For various reasons it blew everything out of the water. A year ago I thought no fight could come close to that for years. Including the freakshow between Conor and Floyd. I said, 2.5m before. But I think it blows past that now. The record is a different story.It be an interesting market to bet on Imho
walshb wrote: » I would be a little surprised if Sky pushed it beyond 25 euro.
Lukker- wrote: » How much was MayPac on this side of the pond?
maximoose wrote: » €24.95
