Deontay Wilder's PPV does very poor numbers

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  1. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    This bloke's a bit of a laugh, ain't he?
     
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  2. Limerickbox

    Limerickbox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    PPV is dying.

    When was the last time a fight did 1 million buys?
     
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  3. Simon Head

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    That’s not true, most people think Wilder ducked Whyte.

    Not saying Whyte would win, but it was a tough fight, something Wilder avoids, and he did not want to face Whyte.
     
  4. Incinerate

    Incinerate Active Member Full Member

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    No sane boxing fan thinks this.
     
  5. Incinerate

    Incinerate Active Member Full Member

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    Whyte has respect? It only comes from his UK fans. He's always been trash. His next fight is trash. He's trash.
     
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  6. Incinerate

    Incinerate Active Member Full Member

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    That comes down to opinion. You either think that he fights decent comp or he doesn't.
     
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  7. Incinerate

    Incinerate Active Member Full Member

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    Whyte has fought AJ and Parker and that's it, and AJ knocked his dick in.
     
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  8. bruce_keyes

    bruce_keyes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    thats because UK PPV only costs $15... did u know Wilder Ortiz was $80?
     
  9. Aydamn

    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    had this convo with someone else and you cant compare prices because economies are different in both countries... spending power is different... inflation... salaries... disposable income etc...

    And UK PPV is 15 dollars? Since when
     
  10. bruce_keyes

    bruce_keyes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    you seriously think that Wilder vs Ortiz wouldn't sell more if they lowered their PPV fee to $20 or $15? Spending power is not different, median household income in UK is about the same as in U.S.
     
  11. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing Aficionado Full Member

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    No.

    UK PPV is 25 pounds, which is about $32.

    Wilder-Ortiz was a mismatch between a paper champion and an old age 50 boxer who Wilder had already knocked out, and had a very poor under-card.

    In contrast, the upcoming Joshua-Ruiz event with all the HW fights is worth every penny.
     
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  12. Aydamn

    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    In the USA I imagine it would sell more, but comparing the 80 dollar figure to the UK PPV figure of 20 pounds and claiming its easier in UK to shift tickets as a result of the lower numerical figure is ABSURD and not a direct comparison given the disparity of economics between both nations.
     
  13. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Thought Wilder's spiky jewelled outfit would be a big seller too. Oh well.
     
  14. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    $32 actually. The last $32 PPV I purchased was in 1991 (Holyfield-Foreman).

    $80 is equal to about £62.

    How many British PPV boxing cards are £62? Is the Joshua-Ruiz II card worth every penny of £62 on PPV?

    IF so, I'm sure Hearn will gladly jack up the price for the next card.
     
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  15. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Take the risk or lose the chance Full Member

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    He ducked 100 mill