Floyd Mayweather vs Cotto does 1.5 million pay-per-view buys

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They don't call Floyd Mayweather Jr. "Money" for nothing.

Mayweather's junior middleweight title victory against Miguel Cotto on HBO PPV last Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas generated a whopping 1.5 million pay-per-view buys and $94 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue, HBO Sports announced Friday.

The performance ranks as the second-highest grossing pay-per-view for a non-heavyweight fight in history.

No. 1 all-time remains Mayweather's 2007 victory against Oscar De La Hoya, in which he also claimed a junior middleweight belt. That fight generated all-time records for any weight class with 2.46 million buys and $137 million in pay-per-view revenue.

The 1.5 million figure for Mayweather-Cotto will grow once all of the numbers are accounted for, according to Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer, who promoted the fight with Mayweather Promotions.

"The 1.5 million number is actual reported numbers," Schaefer told ESPN.com. "The final number will definitely be bigger than what it is now."

In nine HBO PPV main events, Mayweather has generated 9.6 million buys and $543 million in television revenue, according to HBO.

Mayweather-Cotto moved past Mayweather's 2010 victory against Shane Mosley, which did 1.4 million buys and $78 million in revenue. Mayweather's knockout of Victor Ortiz in September sold 1.25 million subscriptions and generated $78.4 million. The higher revenue for the Ortiz fight is because the cost of the pay-per-view was higher.

"Floyd Mayweather's numbers are getting bigger and bigger and this number shows you the kind of draw he is," Schaefer said. "He's a superstar and able to capture the interest of a large audience. He has broken out of the boxing following and now has a mainstream following that is unmatched in the sport. The numbers keep getting bigger and bigger."

According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Mayweather-Cotto also had the ninth-biggest gate in state history, generating $12,000,150 from 14,612 tickets sold.

HBO will replay Mayweather's decision victory against Cotto on Saturday night, along with junior middleweight titlist Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's decision win against Shane Mosley, which was the co-feature of the card.
 
I doubt Pac will even crack a million with Bradley. Manny should take the 40, take the schooling and sit his ass down somewhere with a smile.
 
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Oh and Floyd "minus whale" schedule Canelo for the next Cinco de Mayo weekend after all those people got to see him put a major ass whooping on Shane Mosley.
 
For Floyd to get so much hate, the numbers he gets are crazy. It's not like he's knockin muthafuckas out either.

Manny Pacquiao's historic 12th-round TKO of Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas on Saturday night did big business.

The Top Rank-promoted fight generated 1.25 million buys and $70 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue, HBO announced Friday. If historical trends hold, the numbers will increase when all of the buys are officially audited.


If I were Floyd I wouldn't want 50/50 either. :smh:
 
The only conclusion I can come to is that Manny is scared. I'd take 40..fuck it 20 million and whoop Mayweather ass/knock him out (if he can do it). That would shut down Mayweather money and confidence. Do you know how huge that would be. For that alone I'd take 40/60 30/70 cut.
 
I doubt Pac will even crack a million with Bradley. Manny should take the 40, take the schooling and sit his ass down somewhere with a smile.

doesnt matter because arum will make up a random number , and people will run with it. a yr later and hbo still hasnt released the #'s from the mosley or marquez fights
 
I really trutly doubt Manny is scared, this shit seems all Bob Arum. How the fuck dude is fight Cotto now, once he left Bob and made his biggest payday. At times Floyd does say shit that seem questionable, but his problem is he talks to much. Manny stories seem ass backwards cause he's, not scared but he tries to follow Arum lead for the most part.

I don't give a damn if they fight or not, I'm happy with the performances I've seen from both fighters to this point.
 
I really trutly doubt Manny is scared, this shit seems all Bob Arum. How the fuck dude is fight Cotto now, once he left Bob and made his biggest payday. At times Floyd does say shit that seem questionable, but his problem is he talks to much. Manny stories seem ass backwards cause he's, not scared but he tries to follow Arum lead for the most part.

I don't give a damn if they fight or not, I'm happy with the performances I've seen from both fighters to this point.

100% CoSign
 
Boxing.......:smh:

First, Manny is NOT scared of Floyd. Floyd is afraid of Manny. First off, Floyd's really ain't knockin nobody out short of Gatti. Floyd's fights rarely are fights, but more ring management, points and decisions. Manny STOPS mufuckas so it can't go to the score cards. Manny knocks out more foes than Floyd. Manny fights, Floyd runs and pot shots on niggaz scared to come in. Manny will walk Floyd down, exchange with him, and eat his lunch in the corner. Floyd got two punches...lunging uppercut, and sweeping right across the ear to pull your gloves down. Manny will walk through that shit easily. Floyd don't want this fight to happen because his gravy train stops on that loss alone. Mayweather MayNever fight Manny because HE is ducking the fight. Half of 200 mil ain't shit to sneeze at, so to pass up 100 mil because you can rob the other fighter for 160 means you don't want to fight.
 
Boxing.......:smh:

First, Manny is NOT scared of Floyd. Floyd is afraid of Manny. First off, Floyd's really ain't knockin nobody out short of Gatti. Floyd's fights rarely are fights, but more ring management, points and decisions. Manny STOPS mufuckas so it can't go to the score cards. Manny knocks out more foes than Floyd. Manny fights, Floyd runs and pot shots on niggaz scared to come in. Manny will walk Floyd down, exchange with him, and eat his lunch in the corner. Floyd got two punches...lunging uppercut, and sweeping right across the ear to pull your gloves down. Manny will walk through that shit easily. Floyd don't want this fight to happen because his gravy train stops on that loss alone. Mayweather MayNever fight Manny because HE is ducking the fight. Half of 200 mil ain't shit to sneeze at, so to pass up 100 mil because you can rob the other fighter for 160 means you don't want to fight.

:lol::lol::lol:
 
Boxing.......:smh:

First, Manny is NOT scared of Floyd. Floyd is afraid of Manny. First off, Floyd's really ain't knockin nobody out short of Gatti. Floyd's fights rarely are fights, but more ring management, points and decisions. Manny STOPS mufuckas so it can't go to the score cards. Manny knocks out more foes than Floyd. Manny fights, Floyd runs and pot shots on niggaz scared to come in. Manny will walk Floyd down, exchange with him, and eat his lunch in the corner. Floyd got two punches...lunging uppercut, and sweeping right across the ear to pull your gloves down. Manny will walk through that shit easily. Floyd don't want this fight to happen because his gravy train stops on that loss alone. Mayweather MayNever fight Manny because HE is ducking the fight. Half of 200 mil ain't shit to sneeze at, so to pass up 100 mil because you can rob the other fighter for 160 means you don't want to fight.


Knowledge of boxing is not one of your skills; what was the KO percentage of Muhammad Ali as compared to that of George Foreman?
 
imma go out on a limb and predict these kats mayweather and pacman will be squaring off about this time next year... 2013 :dance:

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fight probably won't ever happen but i got my fingers crossed :lol:
 
Since Mayweather won't fight Pac Man because he says he won't take 60/40...

Will he be willing to fight Sergio Martinez for 80/20???????????????

ANNNNDDD Martinez said he would meet him at 150...when Floyd knows damn well he sould meet him at either 154 or 160??????????????

Mayweather and that ducking shit is the reason why MMA got so popular....


For you PBF fanatics' perusal:

http://www.badlefthook.com/2012/3/1...s-80-20-split-macklin-results-hbo-boxing-news

http://www.boxingscene.com/dibella-mayweather-get-80-20-split-150-martinez--50757

http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/03/martinez-willing-to-take-an-80-20-split-with-mayweather/

http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ycn-11120018
 
Fuck Floyd bitch as nigga need to be in the bottom 5 he was offered 100 million then 150 spilt take the money this is the biggest fight on the market B Hop Roy Jones they gone be washed up and done when they fight
 
Since Mayweather won't fight Pac Man because he says he won't take 60/40...

Will he be willing to fight Sergio Martinez for 80/20???????????????

ANNNNDDD Martinez said he would meet him at 150...when Floyd knows damn well he sould meet him at either 154 or 160??????????????

Mayweather and that ducking shit is the reason why MMA got so popular....


For you PBF fanatics' perusal:

http://www.badlefthook.com/2012/3/1...s-80-20-split-macklin-results-hbo-boxing-news

http://www.boxingscene.com/dibella-mayweather-get-80-20-split-150-martinez--50757

http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/03/martinez-willing-to-take-an-80-20-split-with-mayweather/

http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ycn-11120018

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Since you have done the research I'm sure you also read the articles where Martinez gave Floyd props because Floyd has said he is interested in that fight when Manny said he wouldn't take the fight and I also assume that you read where Martinez said he wants to fight Chavez Jr. before he fights Floyd, but if you didn't read these things they are posted in the sport's section.
 
I guess with the fight being on May 5th and having the biggest named mexican fighter on your undercard doesnt factor in on the PPV buys. :-/

Floyd is ALWAYS contradicting himself. In an interview prior to the fight he says something like "Why would i be willing to risk my health? Im not going to risk my hewlth boxing. I do this for my family........" but like the very next day he's on 24/7 looking into the camera trying to mean mug saying "Im willing to die in the ring!! Im willing to go out there and die in the ring for boxing!! Cotto isnt willing to die! I am!!"

Hahaha. Floyd is a joke. Hands down he is probably one of the most skilled fighters i have ever seen but his mouth, his words, his actions, his backsteppin, and his heart is what i question.
 
Since Mayweather won't fight Pac Man because he says he won't take 60/40...

Will he be willing to fight Sergio Martinez for 80/20???????????????

ANNNNDDD Martinez said he would meet him at 150...when Floyd knows damn well he sould meet him at either 154 or 160??????????????

Mayweather and that ducking shit is the reason why MMA got so popular....


For you PBF fanatics' perusal:

http://www.badlefthook.com/2012/3/1...s-80-20-split-macklin-results-hbo-boxing-news

http://www.boxingscene.com/dibella-mayweather-get-80-20-split-150-martinez--50757

http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/03/martinez-willing-to-take-an-80-20-split-with-mayweather/

http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ycn-11120018

Would a Floyd vs. Sergio do half as many buys as Floyd Cotto? To me that fight makes no sense. Floyd would be faster & fresher at that weight because he wouldn't have to cut. He's also a much better boxer. Lopsided in my opinion.
 
Boxing.......:smh:

First, Manny is NOT scared of Floyd. Floyd is afraid of Manny. First off, Floyd's really ain't knockin nobody out short of Gatti. Floyd's fights rarely are fights, but more ring management, points and decisions. Manny STOPS mufuckas so it can't go to the score cards. Manny knocks out more foes than Floyd. Manny fights, Floyd runs and pot shots on niggaz scared to come in. Manny will walk Floyd down, exchange with him, and eat his lunch in the corner. Floyd got two punches...lunging uppercut, and sweeping right across the ear to pull your gloves down. Manny will walk through that shit easily. Floyd don't want this fight to happen because his gravy train stops on that loss alone. Mayweather MayNever fight Manny because HE is ducking the fight. Half of 200 mil ain't shit to sneeze at, so to pass up 100 mil because you can rob the other fighter for 160 means you don't want to fight.

You just about failed as much as this gif. Propz to dime bag

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I guess with the fight being on May 5th and having the biggest named mexican fighter on your undercard doesnt factor in on the PPV buys. :-/

Floyd is ALWAYS contradicting himself. In an interview prior to the fight he says something like "Why would i be willing to risk my health? Im not going to risk my hewlth boxing. I do this for my family........" but like the very next day he's on 24/7 looking into the camera trying to mean mug saying "Im willing to die in the ring!! Im willing to go out there and die in the ring for boxing!! Cotto isnt willing to die! I am!!"

Hahaha. Floyd is a joke. Hands down he is probably one of the most skilled fighters i have ever seen but his mouth, his words, his actions, his backsteppin, and his heart is what i question.

Come on dawg are you retarded. I've never heard somebody bring up the UNDERCARD as the man reason for the ppv buys. UNDERCARD <------ notice that word right there. Is Canola doing 1.5 - 1.7 ppv buys in his last 5 fights on ppv by himself as the main event ..... NO.

I swear bgol has two spectrums of boxing advocates in here. The niggas that know they shit and the ones that don't know shit. You my friend fall into the later.
 
Alaskanredman said:
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Since you have done the research I'm sure you also read the articles where Martinez gave Floyd props because Floyd has said he is interested in that fight when Manny said he wouldn't take the fight and I also assume that you read where Martinez said he wants to fight Chavez Jr. before he fights Floyd, but if you didn't read these things they are posted in the sport's section.

Do me and you a favor...post seperate links to your bullshit...don't just doctor what you THINK someone means...and leave words out. Martinez has called BOTH Pac-Man AND Mayweather...and neither has so much as even posted a response on Twitter. Since they are ducking him, he has no other choice BUT to go after Chavez Jr., who (1.) is the next biggest name fight for him, and more to the point, (2.) Chavez, Jr. was "awarded" Martinez belt after the WBC?HBO robbed Martinez of his belt. the belt that Chavez Jr. now holds.

Get it?

What will you say when it's time for Mayweather to fight Martinez and Martinez says he'll take the 80/20 because it's more money than he'll ever make waiting for people to stop ducking him?

 
gutsdabeast said:
Would a Floyd vs. Sergio do half as many buys as Floyd Cotto? To me that fight makes no sense. Floyd would be faster & fresher at that weight because he wouldn't have to cut. He's also a much better boxer. Lopsided in my opinion.

I wish PBF and his followers would stop with the PPV buys argument and understand that there aren't enough names or chances for PBF to make any real money and/or to add to his "legacy" if he doesn't fight these two guys (throw in Paulie Williams and maybe some up and coming Latin fighter).

Boxing is more than a business..it's actually a sport (concept of competition?) AND a business.
 
Do me and you a favor...post seperate links to your bullshit...don't just doctor what you THINK someone means...and leave words out. Martinez has called BOTH Pac-Man AND Mayweather...and neither has so much as even posted a response on Twitter. Since they are ducking him, he has no other choice BUT to go after Chavez Jr., who (1.) is the next biggest name fight for him, and more to the point, (2.) Chavez, Jr. was "awarded" Martinez belt after the WBC?HBO robbed Martinez of his belt. the belt that Chavez Jr. now holds.

Get it?

What will you say when it's time for Mayweather to fight Martinez and Martinez says he'll take the 80/20 because it's more money than he'll ever make waiting for people to stop ducking him?



Are you new to boxing? What fuck are you talking about?

Martinez has been fighting at 154 longer than Floyd or Manny were even welter weights (147). Martinez didn't move to 160 because he couldn't get those fights. He moved because Kelly Pavlik was the biggest fight he could get at the time besides a rematch with Paul Williams and Williams was trying to avoid that rematch. 154 was dead for a long time, shit was like Cintron, Angulo, Williams and Martinez back then and was maybe 2-3 years ago. The reason he stayed up there is because when he started to become the star that he is, the only person at 154 that would make for a big fight was Cotto, but Cotto ducked the living fuck out of any competition at 154. Martinez wasn't even worried about Manny or Floyd until Manny pulled that bullshit catchweight shit with Margarito to get a 154 belt and Margarito was nowhere near a champion or champion material at that time. Oh here's the links...

According to DiBella, Manny Pacquiao is the top priority for Mayweather. But, if Pacquiao is 100% off the table for Mayweather's return, scheduled for May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Martinez would be considered.

"There was a very brief conversation with Mayweather's representatives where it became clear that in the eventuality that it's clear that there won't be a Pacquiao fight, and I don't think they've hit that point yet, that they would consider Sergio," DiBella told BoxingScene.com.

http://www.boxingscene.com/dibella-mayweather-interested-martinez-if-no-pacquiao--47504

Martinez, who says Mayweather is the "best fighter in the world," expects the boxer to have an easy time with Cotto.

"[Mayweather] is going to have some fun [with Cotto]," says Martinez.

One fight he doesn't expect to happen is a clash with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. Martinez is willing to meet him at a catch-weight of 150-pounds.

"With Mayweather, I think a fight is possible. I'm very confident that he would do it. Surely it would be the toughest fight of my life. That possibility is what makes me get up every morning," Martinez said.

"Pacquiao does not control his career, Mayweather does. Being a Top Rank fighter [Pacquiao's promoter] is like being a puppet. I prefer the position of Mayweather because he gives the orders, while Pacquiao does what he is ordered to do."

http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=49839

Martinez has been chasing Chavez, who is favored to beat Lee, for years. A skeptical Martinez said that he won't be entirely confident that he will fight Chavez until he sees him inside of the ring.

"Until I see Julio Cesar Chavez in the ring with the gloves on and the bell sounds I won't believe it," Martinez told The Boxing Lab.

I asked Martinez if he would still fight Chavez in September if he was offered a fall showdown against pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr.

"What a tough question. Sincerely I am only thinking of Chavez now but Mayweather is the toughest fightout there. I really want the challenge. Mayweather is the toughest fight I can have. I want to fight other champs too but no one wants to fight me," said Martinez.

Martinez said that he didn't want to talk about other potential fights as all of his focus is on facing Chavez. "I want to stay positive. I want to be 100% positive that Chavez will fight me. I can't focus on other fights that may or may not happen."
....http://www.boxingscene.com/sergio-martinez-i-want-chavez-jr-first-then-mayweather--51652

"The perfect dream scenario for me is to fight Chavez in September and then Mayweather after," Martinez revealed.

http://www.boxingscene.com/sergio-martinez-i-want-chavez-jr-first-then-mayweather--51652
 
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Pacquaio says he wants half to fight Floyd, lets see how much he can pull by himself

he don't pull nuthin close to mayweather numbers. that sheit already documented. and if i was floyd i would question how tha fuk he feels he deserves half when in fact his fights don't come close to making what floyd ALREADY makes
 
Alaskanredman said:
Are you new to boxing? What fuck are you talking about?

Martinez has been fighting at 154 longer than Floyd or Manny were even welter weights (147). Martinez didn't move to 160 because he couldn't get those fights. He moved because Kelly Pavlik was the biggest fight he could get at the time besides a rematch with Paul Williams and Williams was trying to avoid that rematch. 154 was dead for a long time, shit was like Cintron, Angulo, Williams and Martinez back then and was maybe 2-3 years ago. The reason he stayed up there is because when he started to become the star that he is, the only person at 154 that would make for a big fight was Cotto, but Cotto ducked the living fuck out of any competition at 154. Martinez wasn't even worried about Manny or Floyd until Manny pulled that bullshit catchweight shit with Margarito to get a 154 belt and Margarito was nowhere near a champion or champion material at that time. Oh here's the links...

All the links do is re-reiterate what I've said.

He's called out Pac and PBF and neither want anything to do with him...and he's willing to meet at 150...fuck a catch-weight. He's fighting Chavez because Pac man or PBF won't reply to his overtures...and Chavez has his belt and didn't win it in the ring. <---this is why he's been "chasing" Chavez.

Now will either one step up to the plate?

PacMan will light-years before PBF bitch ass will...and PBF's followers will fal back on the same bullshit you've been:

"Martinez can't sell like PBF (slurp-slurp!)"

Well...Martinez has taken that out of the equation. There is going to come a time when PBF will actually have to fight someone on their prime in order to be labeled the best.

 
All the links do is re-reiterate what I've said.

He's called out Pac and PBF and neither want anything to do with him...and he's willing to meet at 150...fuck a catch-weight. He's fighting Chavez because Pac man or PBF won't reply to his overtures...and Chavez has his belt and didn't win it in the ring. <---this is why he's been "chasing" Chavez.

Now will either one step up to the plate?

PacMan will light-years before PBF bitch ass will...and PBF's followers will fal back on the same bullshit you've been:

"Martinez can't sell like PBF (slurp-slurp!)"

Well...Martinez has taken that out of the equation. There is going to come a time when PBF will actually have to fight someone on their prime in order to be labeled the best.


At this point Martinez will fight anybody that can bring him some $$$. Chavez, Floyd, or Pac. I'm not going to knock dudes hustle but there's a reason he's whoring himself out like this. It's because nobody outside of real boxing fans knows who the fuck he is. If dude had any kind of pull, he would be a lot closer to getting a big fight. There's a bunch of fights for him at 154 and he's steady calling out Welterweights and bitch ass Chavez. And I can guarantee you Mayweather will be in the ring with Martinez before Pac ever will. No way Arum lets Pac in the ring with him. Maybe if Pac actually had any power in who he fights he would but we both know he doesn't.
 
At this point Martinez will fight anybody that can bring him some $$$. Chavez, Floyd, or Pac. I'm not going to knock dudes hustle but there's a reason he's whoring himself out like this. It's because nobody outside of real boxing fans knows who the fuck he is. If dude had any kind of pull, he would be a lot closer to getting a big fight. There's a bunch of fights for him at 154 and he's steady calling out Welterweights and bitch ass Chavez. And I can guarantee you Mayweather will be in the ring with Martinez before Pac ever will. No way Arum lets Pac in the ring with him. Maybe if Pac actually had any power in who he fights he would but we both know he doesn't.



if this was the case them boys would've fought by now....maybe twice


May and Pac that is....
 
if this was the case them boys would've fought by now....maybe twice


May and Pac that is....

I agree 100%. Remember a while back when Pac said he would give Mayweather the bigger share of money for a fight. It took about a damn day and Pac was saying 50/50 :lol::lol::lol: Arum fixed that shit real quick. Arum isn't trying to fuck up his 30%.
 
I agree 100%. Remember a while back when Pac said he would give Mayweather the bigger share of money for a fight. It took about a damn day and Pac was saying 50/50 :lol::lol::lol: Arum fixed that shit real quick. Arum isn't trying to fuck up his 30%.


i wrote this earlier....


I really truly doubt Manny is scared, this shit seems all Bob Arum. How the fuck dude is fight Cotto now, once he left Bob and made his biggest payday. At times Floyd does say shit that seem questionable, but his problem is he talks to much. Manny stories seem ass backwards cause he's, not scared but he tries to follow Arum lead for the most part.

I don't give a damn if they fight or not, I'm happy with the performances I've seen from both fighters to this point.
 
All the links do is re-reiterate what I've said.

He's called out Pac and PBF and neither want anything to do with him...and he's willing to meet at 150...fuck a catch-weight. He's fighting Chavez because Pac man or PBF won't reply to his overtures...and Chavez has his belt and didn't win it in the ring. <---this is why he's been "chasing" Chavez.

Now will either one step up to the plate?

PacMan will light-years before PBF bitch ass will...and PBF's followers will fal back on the same bullshit you've been:

"Martinez can't sell like PBF (slurp-slurp!)"

Well...Martinez has taken that out of the equation. There is going to come a time when PBF will actually have to fight someone on their prime in order to be labeled the best.


:hmm: So you can't read.

1) Martinez' promoter said Floyd is interested in the fight (if Floyd can't get Pac).

2) Martinez said that he believes the fight can be made with himself and Floyd unlike Pac.

3) Martinez has been chasing Chavez and Cotto longer than he has been chasing Pac or Floyd and that is with good reason because Chavez and Cotto have been the campaigning champions at the two weight classes that Martinez fights in... so stop acting like he is finally focusing on Chavez because he couldn't get Pac or Floyd because you make yourself look like an idiot.

4) Martinez is really the one holding up any fight that isn't Chavez. Which is not a smart move on his part because I think Andy Lee is going to beat Chavez.

5) Martinez can't sell, but neither could Ortiz... yet Ortiz was in his actual PRIME at more than a decade younger than Martinez. The Floyd haters didn't look at Ortiz as a legitimate fight. So does it really matter. No matter who Floyd fights, you guys will find a way to say it isn't a legitimate fight.
 
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