Why are UFC able to do shows yet boxing promoters aren’t?

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

The most anyone made on UFC 249 was 500k. Meanwhile boxers expect at least 2 million to fight a tuneup.

The bigger names do. Loads of world champions earn considerably less than 7 figures though.

[strykr619]

no i def agree with you...white helped build the brand into a powerhouse....im just saying....for where he is now hes got it made....he doesnt have the issues a boxing promoter does(even the top dog big promoters)...

Overall thou your analysis is spot on.

[MartialMind]

The most anyone made on UFC 249 was 500k. Meanwhile boxers expect at least 2 million to fight a tuneup.

And you don't think that's killing boxing?

I think UFC fighters should be paid more by the UFC but even mid-level stars in the UFC like Jorge Masvidal and Colby Convington have much bigger social media presences and name recognition than these mid-level boxers who are making more in purses but can walk down the street without anyone giving them a second glance.

Nate Diaz and Masvidal probably combined made 10x less than Canelo but they got his fight pushed back to 1:30 am eastern.

[Boxfan83]

This is a perfect time to showcase non big names. It not like there are many upcoming boxers that sell out stadiums so I dont get it. Boxing has done studio fights with series like the contender so I am sure it can be done.

[TheGR8TESTOAT]

Because Dana White went out and did it while boxing promoters did nothing but make fun of him for trying something different.

Now they’re all planning to copy his idea.

I hate mma and am not fan of White because of my personal bias. But he looks smart and everyone else looks dumb here.

I agree bro I dont like Dana White but no one can deny he grinds hard and gets shat done! unlike Arum and Top Rank and all their fanboys on this site who swear he can't do no wrong!

[TMLT87]

And you don't think that's killing boxing?

I think UFC fighters should be paid more by the UFC but even mid-level stars in the UFC like Jorge Masvidal and Colby Convington have much bigger social media presences and name recognition than these mid-level boxers who are making more in purses but can walk down the street without anyone giving them a second glance.

Nate Diaz and Masvidal probably combined made 10x less than Canelo but they got his fight pushed back to 1:30 am eastern.

Agreed. The UFC have got it made with their business model. They just got 700k+ PPV buys out of a card where the main event fighters got a combined purse of $850k, for comparisons sake Spence and Garcia got $3m each for a PPV fight that did 375k buys...