If there were ppv back then

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  1. Jay1990

    Jay1990 Active Member Full Member

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    How many ppv buys do you think Louis-Schmeling II would have done???
     
  2. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    very few

    It occurred durning the Depression. Disposable income was scarce for most people.

    It was a huge event, though

    My dad told me how he and his dad listened to it on the radio. I think my dad said he and his dad bet a dime or a quarter on the fight.
     
  3. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing

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  4. Perry

    Perry Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    1938 was still considered depression years in the U.S. Also in 37-38 a major recession hit the nation and the unemployment rate soared to nearly 20%. It would have been a bad time for a PPV event!
     
  5. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Cribb Molineux II?
     
  6. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Given the relative lack of televisions in that time, I'd imagine the numbers would be disappointing.