GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Ppv Buys Boxing

The fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in 2015 holds the record for the most pay-per-view buys in boxing history, with approximately 4.6 million purchases.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore the world of pay-per-view boxing and the fighters who have drawn the most PPV buys in the history of the sport. From legendary matchups featuring the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson to recent events that have captured the attention of millions of viewers, we will delve into the statistics behind some of the biggest PPV bouts in boxing history.

Statistic 1

"Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Álvarez drew around 2.2 million PPV buys."

Statistic 2

"Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson was priced at approximately $54.95 on PPV."

Statistic 3

"PPV records show that nine of the ten best-selling boxing events featured either Floyd Mayweather or Mike Tyson."

Statistic 4

"Mike Tyson had 12 fights with over 1 million PPV buys."

Statistic 5

"Floyd Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya generated about 2.4 million PPV buys."

Statistic 6

"Mayweather's fight against Berto in 2015 did around 550,000 PPV buys."

Statistic 7

"Oscar De La Hoya had generated over 14 million PPV buys from his fights by the end of his career."

Statistic 8

"Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin I generated about 1.3 million PPV buys."

Statistic 9

"Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II (The Bite Fight) generated approximately 1.99 million PPV buys."

Statistic 10

"The average PPV price for Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao was about $99."

Statistic 11

"Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao generated approximately 4.6 million PPV buys."

Statistic 12

"Manny Pacquiao's fight against Juan Manuel Márquez IV generated close to 1.15 million PPV buys."

Statistic 13

"Floyd Mayweather's top four PPV bouts alone have generated over 13 million total buys."

Statistic 14

"Floyd Mayweather's total career PPV buys are estimated at over 24 million."

Statistic 15

"Manny Pacquiao generated over 20 million PPV buys across his career."

Statistic 16

"Felix Trinidad vs. Oscar De La Hoya totaled around 1.4 million PPV buys."

Statistic 17

"Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor generated around 4.3 million PPV buys."

Statistic 18

"Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder II generated approximately 850,000 PPV buys."

Statistic 19

"Showtime PPV reported over 1 million buys for Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia fight in April 2023."

Statistic 20

"Mike Tyson vs. Lennox Lewis generated approximately 1.97 million PPV buys."

The statistics on PPV buys in boxing clearly show the dominance of fighters like Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson in generating huge interest and revenue for the sport. Mayweather and Tyson have consistently featured in the best-selling boxing events, with records of millions of buys for their fights. Mayweather’s bouts, especially against the likes of Canelo Álvarez and Manny Pacquiao, have generated massive PPV numbers, contributing significantly to his career total surpassing 24 million buys. On the other hand, Tyson’s historical fights and high-profile matchups, such as against Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield, have also garnered immense PPV buys, solidifying his status as a PPV powerhouse in the boxing world. This trend underscores the enduring appeal and commercial viability of top-tier boxing matchups driven by legendary fighters.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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