Mundine/Green....Do you think it will generate much interest?

Yes mate, I can assure you that there wouldn't be one person on this forum who wouldn't watch it. It'll do huge numbers, if it were to happen.

 

I'll watch it too, but fail to see it being a big hit with the fair weather boxing fan.
I can't see where all the money is going to come from either. If Mundine's forking out 5 mill to green, then I assume he'd be making something similar for himself. I doubt theres 10 million dollars worth of interest to see these two go at it for a 2nd time.

 

If it happens I won't be excited but I'll watch it.

I'm sure they'll both make some money out of it, but no way can I see it reaching the levels of hype and public interest that surrounded the first one.

 

Is it possible that Mundine would take less than Green in this fight?

Hear me out

Fight generates less income than the first time BUT still more than any other fight he can swing....offers Danny 5 million KNOWING he will be getting the lesser purse but still 3-4 mil.

Gotta spend the extra cash to get his ***** out of retirement.

Long shot?

 

It's not a fight I want to happen. Couldn't care if Green says no... would be happy if Green says no actually.

I will definitely watch it, but I dont think the general public will eat it up again. They're main reason would be to see Mundine get beat up and even the average fan would know that a retired Danny Green, fighting purely for money is less likely to win than the charged Green who wanted to smash Mundine infront of Australia a few years ago...

 

Not sure, but for what it's worth, Mundine was quoted saying that it was well under the 5 million figure that was going around.

I really can't see them getting anywhere near 10, or even 8 million for a 2nd fight. I asked some guys at work last night if they'd watch a rematch and they all said no, and these are guys who watched their first encounter.

I'm sure they'd get a great deal through the gate if it's at Perth, but ppv sales will be well down from their last fight. I also doubt that it will be showing at nearly every pub like the first one was.

 

I reckon the general public will take the bait again. In the circles I move in the perception is still one of tremendous support for Green and extreme Hatred for Mundine which seems to generate all the intrest.

Also due to the lack of exposure boxing has with the general public I can see most embracing such a rivalry as a step away from there normal sporting or other interests.

I think the majority of fair weather supporters that tuned in on the first occassion were genuinely pissed off with the result and would still love to see revenge take place.

With all the hype and promotion generated, including ridiculous and seemingly offensive comments from Mundine to spark even further interest, I can't see the popularity waning.

 

I voted for number 1 -
Yes...The general public will again get caught up in the hype

Though I'd likely pay for it myself as I'm fairly interested in the outcome if it's at a higher weight.

IMO, Green will beat Mundine if they meet again.

Rick.

 

there is no weight in boxing that Green can beat Mundine.


Maybe if they had a fight on the moon or further off in space

 

The general public arent stupid though. They already saw Mundine beat Green easily the first time. many also thought that Mundine was scared the first time round, and fought because of the money. This time they'll know thats not the case.

Anyway, my thoughts are that if its in Perth (which it probably will be) they will get a good turnout there, but ppv sales will be down by a lot.

 

Fair enough, either way you look at it generating those sorts of numbers between two Aus fighters is unheard of. You wouldn't throw that sort of money around hastily unless someone's going to do alright out of it.

I would disagree that in terms of boxing that the general public are that well informed either which is part of the reason I am so often on this site.

Im now curious how the Fenech/Nelson card did PPV sales wise?

 

I doubt they'd turnover any more than the Fenech v Nelson match. That was held in a 10,000 seat stadium and only about 6,000 of them had bums in them, and plenty of those were feebees.

The public aren't totally silly (though many are), and if the consensus is that Danny can't win, most won't pay the $$$ to see it.

I reckon at present they are simply 'floating' the idea to the public, like politicians do with proposed legislation. Waiting to see the reaction.

If after Danny's done fishing the feeling is that the $$$ will flow, it'll be a goer. If the public haven't taken the bait, and virtually guaranteed the $$$, Danny will get the rod back out.

Can he win? Unfortunately, I don't think so.