floyd vs berto.......meh

[IamInuit]

Its odd that the same people who were saying Floyd was on a wind up saying he was fighting Berto or Mayfield are now defending his choice of opponent. Whats the opposite of haters gonna hate

I thought for sure it would be one of those two if not Garcia and then after Porter bounced his little brother I thought for sure it would be him. I never expected anything special for 49. I just dont think its his last fight

[IamInuit]

Btw Floyd still gets his 32 million base pay.

[Master]

Btw Floyd still gets his 32 million base pay.

The person that negotiated the contract for the TV company needs shooting. What a waste on one fighter.

[Beanflicker]

Btw Floyd still gets his 32 million base pay.

The person that negotiated the contract for the TV company needs shooting. What a waste on one fighter.

I'd say that'll end up being more than lucrative for them. The ad revenue they're going to generate for Mayweather's first free fight in 10 years will be off the charts.

[Master]

Btw Floyd still gets his 32 million base pay.

The person that negotiated the contract for the TV company needs shooting. What a waste on one fighter.

I'd say that'll end up being more than lucrative for them. The ad revenue they're going to generate for Mayweather's first free fight in 10 years will be off the charts.

Not $32 million worth.

[Ron Swanson]

Btw Floyd still gets his 32 million base pay.

The person that negotiated the contract for the TV company needs shooting. What a waste on one fighter.

I'd say that'll end up being more than lucrative for them. The ad revenue they're going to generate for Mayweather's first free fight in 10 years will be off the charts.

Not $32 million worth.

They've already turned a HUGE profit on that contract. It worked out better for them than they could have imagined. On PPVs alone they turned a profit but PPV weren't the point from Showtimes perspective.

[walrus]

Btw Floyd still gets his 32 million base pay.

The person that negotiated the contract for the TV company needs shooting. What a waste on one fighter.

I'd say that'll end up being more than lucrative for them. The ad revenue they're going to generate for Mayweather's first free fight in 10 years will be off the charts.

Not $32 million worth.

They've already turned a HUGE profit on that contract. It worked out better for them than they could have imagined. On PPVs alone they turned a profit but PPV weren't the point from Showtimes perspective.

@Ron Swanson did you find the numbers involved with what they made on the contract. I'm just curious. It is very interesting that a Floyd fight will be on network. Funny, his last fight was the highest asked for ppv and now we go for a free view. It will be interesting to see market shares for the fight. I think CBS is reporting they are pleased with the market shares they are getting with boxing events but when I talk sports at work or in public the majority of people I talk to still have no idea of the boxing world. I still pay for both HBO and Showtime primarily for boxing. Especially in Showtimes case, they very rarely have anything that piques my interest.

[Beanflicker]

Btw Floyd still gets his 32 million base pay.

The person that negotiated the contract for the TV company needs shooting. What a waste on one fighter.

I'd say that'll end up being more than lucrative for them. The ad revenue they're going to generate for Mayweather's first free fight in 10 years will be off the charts.

Not $32 million worth.

I don't know about that.

It'll be a 3 hour broadcast, they'll show the under card, they'll show a lot of teasers/filler material where they can cut to commercials every couple of minutes, and those commercial spots are going to be extremely valuable. They were charging 4.5 million for 30 second ad spaces during the Super Bowl. Floyd vs Berto is NOT the Super Bowl obviously, but their spots aren't going to be cheap. Then you have to figure in advertisers and sponsors of the event, advertising space on the actual ring, ect. Then you factor in ticket sales, broadcasting rights, ect. They'll profit off of this, no problem.

[ruthless rocco]

Cry babies

[beenKOed]

Btw Floyd still gets his 32 million base pay.

The person that negotiated the contract for the TV company needs shooting. What a waste on one fighter.

I'd say that'll end up being more than lucrative for them. The ad revenue they're going to generate for Mayweather's first free fight in 10 years will be off the charts.

It should be free, who is going to pay for Berto vs Floyd. I am not excited about this fight in any way at all. Are there any boxing fans out who just can't wait to see this fight?

[TitoFan]

Btw Floyd still gets his 32 million base pay.

The person that negotiated the contract for the TV company needs shooting. What a waste on one fighter.

I'd say that'll end up being more than lucrative for them. The ad revenue they're going to generate for Mayweather's first free fight in 10 years will be off the charts.

It should be free, who is going to pay for Berto vs Floyd. I am not excited about this fight in any way at all. Are there any boxing fans out who just can't wait to see this fight?

Yes there is. There's one on this very forum.

[Master]

Btw Floyd still gets his 32 million base pay.

The person that negotiated the contract for the TV company needs shooting. What a waste on one fighter.

I'd say that'll end up being more than lucrative for them. The ad revenue they're going to generate for Mayweather's first free fight in 10 years will be off the charts.

It should be free, who is going to pay for Berto vs Floyd. I am not excited about this fight in any way at all. Are there any boxing fans out who just can't wait to see this fight?

Yes there is. There's one on this very forum.

He will not watch either but pretend he is interested.

[Beanflicker]

It should be free, who is going to pay for Berto vs Floyd. I am not excited about this fight in any way at all. Are there any boxing fans out who just can't wait to see this fight?

Love him or hate him, Floyd is the undisputed king of the boxing. He is one of the greatest boxing talents of all time.

If you have no interest in seeing the greatest athlete in your sport compete, you have no business calling yourself a fan of that sport. Period. FACT.

[J_Undisputed]

It should be free, who is going to pay for Berto vs Floyd. I am not excited about this fight in any way at all. Are there any boxing fans out who just can't wait to see this fight?

Love him or hate him, Floyd is the undisputed king of the boxing. He is one of the greatest boxing talents of all time.

If you have no interest in seeing the greatest athlete in your sport compete, you have no business calling yourself a fan of that sport. Period. FACT.

No offense, of course to you. I do value your opinion. Even though the fights free, I won't tune in for it. IamInuit is right, Floyds not about legacy or his warrior image; he's about money. Maybe he won't miss my +1 in the ratings or anyone else that decides to brush over this broadcast to start his send off with a big "F__K YOU" but I'm not gonna play party to building this egomaniacs stupidity or self image. First, because i can't consider what he does (pre fight demands for making his own set of rules, picking opponents regardless of ranking, barking like a pitbull during a promotion and then fighting like a chihuahua in the ring) as competing. Second, for as long as this has gone on, I can't consider him the greatest athlete in my sport. Greatest Self promoting personality maybe; Greatest sure bet yeah; or greatest technical boxer i'd agree too. The man admitted he doesnt have the passion for the sport, so why should i feel obligated to have the passion to watch him half @$$ it, so he can buy 5 more exotic cars for a weak performance that's been over built.

Its not history to me. I understand for people of our generation, it may be the best we have and to those who are reveling in it right now, by all means don't let me ruin it for you. To me, people that made history just made it. They didn't start redesigning and cutting corners half way through in order to ensure it so they could be paid marketing royalties after they pulled it off on technicalities. Which is exactly why this is being put on free tv -- to get the casual fans. They don't care about the hardcore fans. So this is geared towards getting casual fans who are convinced they are witnessing some kind of history to build these fights into superbowl like events for boxing where casual fans (with casual $$$) tune in no matter who's playing.

Just my opinion of course... and that's why I won't watch. Floyd/ his people and I just have a different idea of what Boxing should be. He obviously doesn't give a damn about anyone's opinion but his own, because it would cost him money.... and I don't care for the circus he's trying to redefine it as.... No one says we have to agree. How he (and others) play the game, kill traditions and mentors idiots like broner that will infest the sport ...is his business and what I choose to watch while he's doing it, is mine....

[imp]

To effing right hes about money.!

Oscar can be about money but floyd can't!

Bollocks.

Floyd had the balls to leave evil bob arum and do it all on his own.

He is halfway to billionaire status and still undefeated and flawless at 37 years young.

At least we are around to witness this genius impose and nulify any opponents output, implement ramdom drug testing and makes hof look easy.

He is the TBE.

(2nd to ali)