How Much for the Floyd v Pac match?

Quite simple really but do you think that Sky (assuming they show it) will charge for the event?

Factors to consider:

Its in the middle of the night unlike other Sky PPVs.
Boxnation usually show Floyd fights
(and for Strongy) Hearn isnt involved

Vote below where you think this will end up and for how much.

I've gone for Sky and I think it will be £25

I'd be surprised if BT don't really try and get this fight, I know they're involved in negotiations. Could be a huge money spinner for them.

hampo171 wrote:I'd be surprised if BT don't really try and get this fight, I know they're involved in negotiations. Could be a huge money spinner for them.

Will it be PPV in that case or just like the old Setanta where you just need to subscribe for a period?

And would it be free effectively for BT Internet subscribers like the sports channel?

No idea, wouldn't be surprised if they just up the price for new subscribers.

I have just seen the odds according to Paddy Power:

1/9 Sky
6/1 BT
20/1 Boxnation
33/1 ITV
33/1 BBC

Now I dont see how the BBC can be at the same odds as ITV to be honest. WIth ITV, the investment comes from a return from advertising. The BBC would be paying out of the license payers money. So to put them at the same odds is nonsensical to me.

Having said that, I dont see ITV getting the gig either!

Sky at the £17.95 they charged for Froch/Groves more than likely..

I'd pay double if I didn't have to listen to any of the Sky team.. And letting Halling loose on it makes me feel a tad queasy..

Cheers, Rodders

Sky @ at least 40 quid to set a precedent for the next 'big' fights.

Although I hadn't seen BT and Hampo's made a good point, they don't seem to mind throwing money about, and if they can throw in a minimum subscription charge it'll all be good for them.

Derbymanc wrote:Sky @ at least 40 quid to set a precedent for the next 'big' fights

They can Fook right off if thats the case..
Cheers, Rodders

Sky £19.95.

sky £22.50

I've gone for under £10. They've figured out no one will pay much above that to listen to the team of thundertwonks talk cack before/during/after the main event.

Sky at possibly £29.95. Aren't the TV rights astronomical?

Can't see it being less than £20. Rupert needs a new yacht you know.

Eddie is a small time ass wipe compared to sinister Murdock.

Murdoch....

Depends whether Boxnation bid and how much.. ............I imagine it will be cheaper than people think...

Something is better than nothing being the modus operandi............

And how about that B.A Baracus he ain't much better

Think everyones erring on the side of caution at the moment. It's got to be more than normal really to justify it's once in a generation feel.

I know one thing Derby.............Everyone who thinks it's meaningless can't stop going on about it...

They'll be watching I bet ya !!

GGG knocking out binmen is great but the 2 best fighters of a generation finally going head to head means little.

AdamT wrote:GGG knocking out binmen is great but the 2 best fighters of a generation finally going head to head means little.  

You know it's the biggest fight of all time and so do I.........

Wouldn't worry about a few idiots..

Would go with around £16.95. However would not surprise me to see if they try to put on a decent/stacked domestic card on the same night with a view to testing the water with regard to charging more.

Can't see it landing anywhere other than Sky. On a huge fight like this I can't imagine the promoters wanting to try any unknown quantities in terms of providers. Whilst Sky might not be working with the respective promoters currently they have a proven track record of being able to promote, sell and show big events without any technical glitches going back years. Better the devil you know and all that.

Rowley wrote:Would go with around £16.95. However would not surprise me to see if they try to put on a decent/stacked domestic card on the same night with a view to testing the water with regard to charging more.

Can't see it landing anywhere other than Sky. On a huge fight like this I can't imagine the promoters wanting to try any unknown quantities in terms of providers. Whilst Sky might not be working with the respective promoters currently they have a proven track record of being able to promote, sell and show big events without any technical glitches going back years. Better the devil you know and all that.

I think that it will be a huge sell in America................Over here though they don't transend like a Tyson or even Lewis.......Hence it will show in the price.....

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:

Rowley wrote:Would go with around £16.95. However would not surprise me to see if they try to put on a decent/stacked domestic card on the same night with a view to testing the water with regard to charging more.

Can't see it landing anywhere other than Sky. On a huge fight like this I can't imagine the promoters wanting to try any unknown quantities in terms of providers. Whilst Sky might not be working with the respective promoters currently they have a proven track record of being able to promote, sell and show big events without any technical glitches going back years. Better the devil you know and all that.

I think that it will be a huge sell in America................Over here though they don't transend like a Tyson or even Lewis.......Hence it will show in the price.....

Truss you would be suprised. Most ones I have been speaking to have been talking about getting the fight. Half of them don't follow boxing but will get this. Regardless what people saying about it happening 5 years ago. The fact that it didn't actually makes it bigger to the casual at the very least.

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You know it's the biggest fight of all time and so do I.........

Wouldn't worry about a few idiots..[/quote]

I know you don't do sarcasm.. So WTF ?? A 37 and 38 year old going at 6-7 years too late is boxings biggest matchup ??
Cheers, Rodders

Just can't see people paying £20+ for something at 4am
involving no Brits. As much as a big deal they make this, boxing is still a fringe sport.

People get involved in the Super Bowl but how many people would pay to watch it, let alone in the middle of the night.

90% of British people are unaware of the super bowl even being on, and I think this fight will be the same. Can't see the casual or the hardcore shelling out loads and at 4am what bars will be showing it?