Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: ‘Equal in decay’ – Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing ‘carnival’

Although the fight between two boxers approaching 50 years of age is unlikely to set the sports world on fire, the competitive element seems to be secondary to the product.

“[The first fight] They made incredible money. Bunce says the gate itself and the tickets generated $72 million in revenue.[But] It was a terrible fight. It was a stinking thing.”

But Mayweather is a master promoter, Pacquiao is loved by millions; There will be preparation as well as the offer as well as the fight night.

Netflix has more than 200 million households worldwide and the match will take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas, which can seat 20,000 people.

After the visual success the UFC has had with its event in 2024, this could be a whole new kind of viewing experience for a boxing fight.

Netflix has introduced a new approach to fights, blending big-show American-style broadcasting with renowned expert analysts and presenters and tapping into the world of entertainment.

And these are two legends of the sport who have revived one of boxing’s most famous rivalries of the last 50 years.

The appetite is certainly there, as Paul and Netflix’s track record proves.

“Naturally you’ll watch it,” says Bunce, and Conlan agrees.

“It’s undesirable, but then people will think, ‘Pacquiao-Mayweather, of course I’ll watch it,'” Conlan says.

“I would love for Pacquiao to win,” he adds.

“If they did, they’ll probably make another one.”