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I wonder how the money works out for this? We know with ppv it's in the buys. But how does regular network TV get that money in for boxing shows? Gatta be more than just spot advertisements.
I'll guess the money's come from the Live Gate Sales and Advertising Dollars. There are sponsors for the event itself as well. Typically Beer & other Spirits, Energy/Sport drinks & Sport attire and the Networks themselves. I only see mega fights having a site venue bid. Otherwise the promoter pays the venue and to get the fight aired. I'm not sure how the ad dollars are divided up. Al Haymon reportedly made a deal with NBC to air 24 fights. The same formula that the networks use applies to Al Haymon's investment bid to get boxing back on aired TV. With the rating received, it cost advertisers between $50k-$60k for a 30 second spot. I would think just looking at the number in general that Al Hamon needs to clear a bit more that 1 million per fight on average to make any money. With only 4 of the 24 fights on prime-time with a 1-ish rating, that number doesn't look very attainable.
hhhmmmm....