How Much Does Pacquiao-Marquez Fight Earned on Pay-Per-View?

As expected, the split decision win by Manny Pacquiao against Juan Manuel Marquez is very popular not only in the ring but also in households.

The March 15 fight between the world’s top two 130-pound boxers earned $ 20.2 million on pay-per-view sales. There are about 400,000 who bought the fight in their house.

It is expected to get the attention of viewers from Filipino and Latin households since the fight is between rival nationalities.

“It just supports the idea that if you make the best fights, people will want to see them,” says HBO vice-president Mark Taffet.

“It performed extremely well in traditional markets, but boxing is strong. If you make the right fights, the public will respond.”

After the rematch, Marquez immediately asks for a third rematch. But Pacquiao is scheduled to fight David Diaz, the champion of WBC lightweight on June 28 on MandalayBay if the wounds he got from his fight from Marquez will heal immediately.