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The official line in Vegas is 3.15 million, with estimates reaching 4 million. Forbes magazine had an article saying the amount could be more around 3 million or under. They referenced UFC citing over 600,000 buys in 2013 down to 200,000 in 2014. They also cited the amount of people looking for illegal streams, youtube updates and took into account the 2.4 million buys Floyd v Oscar did at fifty dollars while this fight being almost double that.
I think anything between 3 and 4 million is reasonable to expect. Anything above 4 would actually be pretty shocking.
Jesus Christ, 3.15 million buys at $100 a piece....
I only know of one for sure, but the estimates are from 3.5 to 5 million. Arum says 4 to 5 million. Arum gave away only one free ticket, that was to Ronda Rousey.
I am definitely seeing some blow back with the hard sale line for businesses. The amount of businesses showing the fight is down. $5100 per restaurant is what I read for buffalo wild wings will be limited to 70 out of 840 that typically have the ppv events. All but one of the ppv locations I've found in my area have sold out. I'm not sure how many in Seattle area. The are only 9 buffalo's throughout California showing the fight. I'm guessing there will be more viewing parties than typical. My brother in law is not buying it instead he off to a friend's house. I'm not and headed early to make sure I get a good seat at the casino restaurant showing it for free. I'm thinking the ppv will be less than expected because of the much higher price. My guess is about 2.4-2.8 million. There is all this demand but driving the demand even higher, turns people with limited budget off. This leads me to think there will be many more straps out there.
I live in a relatively small town and I heard 3500.00 for PPV at a small Italian restaurant, which they declined. We have a sports bar and a Spanish restaurant and both will have the fight, but I don't know what they had to pay.Quote:
Originally Posted by fan johnny
Well the line in Vegas, being the bookmakers set it at 3.15 million. They usually inform themselves so they have reason for those numbers. Yes, you can even bet on the number of ppv buys in Vegas.Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOed
Some of the sole proprietor businesses buy the home ppv. I don't know the rules for sole proprietors if they are actually considered commercial. I'm guessing if they have a cover charge they are considered commerical. If it is free, I think it might be a grey area.Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOedI live in a relatively small town and I heard 3500.00 for PPV at a small Italian restaurant, which they declined. We have a sports bar and a Spanish restaurant and both will have the fight, but I don't know what they had to pay.Quote:
Originally Posted by fan johnny
I believe there is correlation between fee and number of tvs/screens showing the fight per establishment.
My guess is 3 to 4 million buys.
4 would be insane but awesome for the sport!
im just gonna get 1
there is the possibility i wont watch it tho, one of my sons is playing football all saturday and the other all sunday, early start both days
I'd say around 3 million and not much higher due to the sky high price in he US leading people to watch it in groups and split the cost, more so than usual. But here in the UK we have it for £20 which is almost free considering how big this fight is.
I read sky paid £12 million for the fight so have to sell 600,000 buys to break even. Let's hope they fail.
Do they cater to all of Europe or just the UK?Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Just ukQuote:
Originally Posted by BeanflickerDo they cater to all of Europe or just the UK?Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Fuck... I don't know then. It'll be interesting to see.