Mayweather-Alvarez II would be best for business -- 2.5m+ PPV

Look at the cable numbers Alvarez just pulled off with Kirkland. His win was spectacular too. What other fight is better for business than this fight? A Pacquiao rematch? Maybe, but I somehow doubt it for the moment, as it's too soon.

 

I know the politics are complicated, but a rematch would make huge money — guaranteed.

Other good fights:

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(will do good business and is a good legacy fight)

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(legit WW contender who is undefeated and had legitimate power and brings an exciting style to his fights)

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(A chance for Mayweather to score a KO, but Khan could present an interesting stylistic challenge for a while with his volume and stamina).

 

Yes I do but, Canelo is a legit PPV force too.

The whole May-Pac thing was great for boxing. I don't think the figures were so much about the re-airing as much as just the general awareness of boxing shooting through the roof because of the whole May-Pac episode. People care right now and it's time to take advantage of this window by putting on great fights. Canelo kept the ball rolling with a stunning KO of Kirkland.

We're onto a good thing right now. We can talk **** about how bad the fight was till we are blue in the face but the truth is that it was good for boxing and now it's time to capitalise.

Boxing is very much alive.

 

What if it's at the full 154 this time or even 155, so it can be officially declared a middleweight contest (154.1-160)?

May is getting older, and Alvarez will continue to improve. At 24, he already has a stellar resume.

 

I think the powers that be need to be smart. GGG and Thurman are guys with the charisma and style in (and Thurman out) the ring to become PPV attractions. We gotta consider just how well Alvarez has done so far in PPV in spite of his young age. He's just entered his prime.

BTW, Alvarez worked himself more into the fight against Mayweather later on. He's had a look at Mayweather now and should find better ways to impose his greater power and strength on Mayweather next time they fight, should they fight again.

 

I agree that Canelo is kind of stuck because I don't see how he makes a truly effective transition against elite opposition at 160. He needs to stay in his sweet spot for as long as possible because it's about the only sweet spot he has. He would make $$$ right now though once again with Floyd. Who do you suggest Floyd fight next from a business and/or legacy POV?