Dan Rafael: ''I am told that the number right now is about 870,000 buys''

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  1. quintonjacksonfan

    quintonjacksonfan Active Member Full Member

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    He made two tweets today with two different dates for the Gatti-Ward fight

    Dan Rafael ‏@danrafaelespn 2h

    11 years ago tonight was Gatti-Ward I. Relive the epic battle right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiStST-6WIw … #boxing

    Dan Rafael ‏@danrafaelespn 2h

    13 years ago tonight was one of greatest fights in #boxing history: Gatti-Ward I. Doesn't get much better.
     
    quintonjacksonfan, May 18, 2013
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  2. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    thats all the proof i need, there aint no way dan knows wtf hes talkin bout. does this guy even watch boxing?
     
    bandeedo, May 18, 2013
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  3. JohnnyDrama99

    JohnnyDrama99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Of course! Both Floyd and Pac could do over a million if there's a real challenge or a big name somewhere on the card......but Floyd was the only thing that people bought the fight for.....just like when Oac faced Josh and did over 750K in US PPVs. It's hard carrying a PPV event all by yourself and expect to do with digits.
     
    JohnnyDrama99, May 18, 2013
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  4. JohnnyDrama99

    JohnnyDrama99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Actually McNeely was on network TV...fox I believe.
     
    JohnnyDrama99, May 18, 2013
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  5. TMTPrince

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    #Moneyteam Floyd will get his
     
    TMTPrince, May 18, 2013
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  6. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee VIP Member

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    Well when the next joke fight gets 700000 ppvs. floyd will still get paid 32 million.
     
    DobyZhee, May 18, 2013
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  7. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If these numbers are true Floyd will get less money in his next fight.

    He might get the same guaranteed purse but less gate and PPV money for Showtime to recoup any losses from this fight.
     
    UniversalPart, May 18, 2013
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  8. twenty1

    twenty1 Final Destruction Full Member

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    It's not him, its his team. Floyd just looks good in the ring.
     
    twenty1, May 18, 2013
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  9. twenty1

    twenty1 Final Destruction Full Member

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    They know he can't pull in big numbers without a credible opponent.

    Floyd actually benefits from his opponents fans. If his opponents don't have many fans, his OWN fans won't pull him alone.


    DLH, Hatton, Marquez, and even Ortiz have a good base of fans. He benefits from that.

    Hopefully this is some humble insight to let Floyd know, since he screams "I'm the cash cow".
     
    twenty1, May 18, 2013
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  10. Norbix

    Norbix Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ortiz doesn't have a big fanbase. Guererro is basically a nobody and boring as hell. I'm glad the fight didn't do over a million, because it might force to make better fights.
     
    Norbix, May 18, 2013
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  11. twenty1

    twenty1 Final Destruction Full Member

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    I agree.
     
    twenty1, May 18, 2013
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  12. DABOZ

    DABOZ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    *****s = 0 too
     
    DABOZ, May 20, 2013
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  13. Anima

    Anima Kinetic Link Full Member

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    Not surprised.. The fighter he fought may be the mandatory but that guy has minimal if not no following.. plus the obvious mismatch..
     
    Anima, May 20, 2013
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  14. thawk888

    thawk888 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Impressive that it did that much.
     
    thawk888, May 20, 2013
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  15. rjjftw

    rjjftw Well-Known Member Full Member

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    These are Pacquiao numbers. If this continues, floyd should lose bargaining power down the line if he faces Manny
     
    rjjftw, May 20, 2013
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