In the high-stakes world of boxing, pre-fight antics can be just as important as the punches thrown in the ring. Did Ryan Garcia’s strange pre-match behavior boost PPV sales as intended? Indeed, he became a hot topic for his unusual tactics. Meanwhile, his promoter Oscar De La Hoya was betting big, predicting a sold-out crowd and an astonishing PPV number that would reach 1 million people.
But what happens when reality doesn’t match the hype? Recently, Ryan Garcia slammed Gervonta Davis’ fans against X for claiming that the PPV buyout for their match was much lower than expected. Could his impassioned response garner even more attention, or could it backfire?
Was Ryan Garcia’s antics a failure?
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The drama unfolded in “X,” and boxing fan Ray Jackson made a shocking statement. “Breaking News: Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia will take place between 200,000 and 215,000 PPV buys #Boxing,” he tweeted. If these numbers are accurate, they stand in stark contrast to the pregame buzz and Oscar De La Hoya’s lofty predictions. Almost immediately, Ryan Garcia fired back with his characteristic bluntness. What was his reaction? “Shut up! (crying face emoji)” A piece that combines humor and irritation.
Meanwhile, boxing promoter Bob Arum added fuel to the fire. He revealed that PPV sales were indeed lower than expected, more in line with Jackson’s tweet than De La Hoya’s predictions. This acknowledgment from such a high-profile figure in the boxing world lends weight to the fans’ claims, and makes Garcia’s public rant an interesting focus of the post-fight narrative.
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However, Garcia himself spoke about the PPV purchase on the PBD podcast.
Garcia hints at viewership growth
Ryan Garcia’s flair for drama isn’t just for show. He seems to play an important role in drawing audiences. His pregame antics garnered widespread attention and may have significantly increased viewer interest. “I don’t know [if my antics helped the fight overall] But I think it got me more attention,” Garcia admitted on the PBD podcast.
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He also shared some surprising earnings predictions, estimating his salary for this fight to be “$30 million to $50 million.” “no [they haven’t released the pay-per-view numbers yet]. But Oscar said they were very good. It’s very good,” Garcia added, hinting that PPV sales could be high despite ongoing discussions.
What do you think? Did Ryan Garcia’s pre-game spectacle play a pivotal role in drawing crowds, or is the allure of the sport itself enough to draw spectators? Share your thoughts and join the conversation below.
