Paul Fury did 750K buys

If you are selling it, the US:UK split concerns you as much as it's the predominant buyer, otherwise you care who else is, but what's sold is sold anyway.

 

Any idea what the US buys were?

 

He has had 3 goes

He can't beat Fury

 

It has indeed gone mad, but it was aimed at a different audience and they did well, good luck to them.

 

It’s not really that surprising. They both already had big followings before they started boxing. Most these people who bought it aren’t taking any notice of how good at boxing they are.

 

Reports were just over 300,000 buys.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/dillian-whyte-net-worth-fury-26754648

The undercard was terrible and Whyte refused to promote, so 800,000 sounds far fetched.

 

Both Whyte amd Chisora fight did similar numbers. I know the Chisora fight did 300k buys but was under the impression Whyte did closer to 400k buys

 

I swear the world is going mad.

 

no, it makes perfect sense. there is still an appetite for people punching each other in the face, but “proper” boxing offers matchups nobody wants to see.

even when it does, the interesting, evenly matched fight is buried under cards full of absolute guff, with promoters pretending it’s still 1973 and there’s no other way to spend your time and money

 

You mean “celebrities” punching each other in the face.

 

Appeals to a totally different audience. The Celeb football games often sold out Old Trafford too..I don’t think it’s effected Premiership Football..
It’s here to stay and it’s generating big sales. On a positive note this show provided some good exposure and money to the undercard fighters.
I think differently pro boxing should try and get a foothold in it in some way. I don’t think the WBC creating belts is helping as the biggest issue for me is making a clear distinction between championship level boxing and “celeb/YouTube” boxing. ANYONE taking part in boxing should undergo the necessary medical tests and on-site medical care should match that provided on pro shows..this is where a statutory body (Government controlled) may help the sport. It could empower that all boxing is regulated in the same way and should make other forms illegal…

 

From Frank Warrens mouth, so that is a fact. Will AJ's fight sell out April 1st?

 

From him to you, or do you have a video? I'd be happy to watch it.

I have no idea about AJ's fight. Maybe, maybe not. It's not a fight I'm personally all that interested in. Try asking on the other thread. https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/april-1-anthony-joshua-vs-jermaine-franklin-02.697725/

 

Going?