Former TV Producer Backs Boxing Insider's Disappointing Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin PPV Report

last year, Gervonta Davis–Ryan Garcia With around 1.2 million PPV buys, the fight grossed nine figures. According to available sources, the fight grossed around $102 million. After a year off, Davis returned to defend his title. He was undefeated. Frank MartinFans and pundits are well aware that Tank is one of the biggest draws in boxing. But what about Ghost? Can he match Garcia's star power? After all, it takes two to tango. Tank and King Rai teamed up to create a blockbuster money-maker. So could Tank and Ghost create the same kind of magic?

It will reportedly take about 10 more days to know how the fight will affect pay-per-view business, but speculation is rife about the PPV revenue for the bout, which took place at the MGM Grand Arena on June 15. Rick Glaser The numbers were released earlier this week, and with all the doubt and skepticism swirling, many will be a bit disappointed. Now, a former TV producer has given an update on Davis-Martin's PPV business, and judging by what he said, fans might be surprised. It wasn't too far off from Glazer's numbers.

Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin: Above or Below the Bar?

“won #TankFrank PPV purchase,the former TV producer wrote (according to his X/Twitter profile description): Jed I. GoodmanHe also said he has preliminary TV ratings figures, but that it will be about a week before he can release more accurate and definitive numbers.

“Reports floating around were under 200,000, and judging from the information I have, it's probably in that range.” Goodman said. But what's interesting is that he said Davis vs. Martin All Elite Wrestling (AEW) “Double or Nothing” 2024. The May 26 PPV wrestling event took place at the MGM Grand Arena, the same venue where the boxing match took place.

“It was way more than double or nothing.“But he added that the boxing match's sales may have been nearly as high or even higher than those of AEW's other big show, Revolution, one of the “Big Four” PPVs.I think it's in the range of 150,000 to 220,000.” said Jed I. Goodman.

Earlier this week, Rick Glaser tweeted:if #TankDavis Face the other person #Roma Then it becomes what in this day and age is called “ducking,” which needs no other explanation.Boxing insiders have been vocal in their advance warning of the actual PPV numbers for the Davis-Martin fight, arguing that if the Baltimore native is going to score another big win, he'll have to face an opponent comparable in caliber to Ryan Garcia.

King, Win or Lose

However, one user responded: “I know the PPV sales for that fight were over 400,000. If I'm wrong, how many do you think it would have sold? Tank is a huge PPV star and now he won't fight anyone but the best fighters. He could rematch Rawley and make more sales, then fight Loma and whoever holds the 140 belt will outsell Loma.” Pat got a response from a boxing matchmaker:I haven't done 200,000.“

Rick Glaser has a point. Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia have both hinted at a rematch. But Garcia may be out of boxing for at least a year. So what options does “Tank” have? Vasyl LomachenkoAnother big name at 135 pounds is Shakur StevensonIf not, he could end up climbing the division and chasing one of them. Isaac Crews For a rematch or match Teofimo LopezBut the question still remains: Can anything match the sales success of “KingRy”?

What do you think about pay-per-view buys for “Tank” Davis vs. Frank Martin? Do you think a range of 150,000 to 220,000 is most reasonable?