Floyd Mayweather, often known as “Money” Mayweather, can be regarded as one of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport. He is a legendary figure in the world of combat sports. With his undefeated professional record of 50-0, he managed to carve himself an almost unmatched legacy with the help of his incredible skills, work ethic, and brilliant talent. Interestingly, his interest in boxing can be attributed to his family being deeply entrenched in the sport. Under his father and uncle’s guidance, he developed his passion. This burst him forth and he managed to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Even though his style was criticized again and again by boxing pundits, nothing could stop the boxing legend on his path to success. He fought some of the greatest fighters of his era and still managed to keep himself out of harm’s way while remaining undefeated. Not only that but he also became one of the highest-paid athletes of all time. The only boxer who could come close to him in PPV sales in this era is Gervonta Davis. Thus the question arises- if he and Terence Crawford ever fought each other, would they be able to leave Mayweather’s legacy in the dust?

Floyd Mayweather still tops the chart of PPV sales

Mayweather has been a huge name in the world of boxing and as such whenever he fought, he would have the attention of the whole boxing world. He has fought some of the biggest names in the sport and thus has reached such high PPV sales that it has still not been topped by other fighters. Some of these fights are-

Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao

In what was hailed as the ‘Fight of the Century’ in 2015, Floyd Mayweather took on Manny Pacquiao in a bout that had been years in the making. Mayweather, known for his defensive prowess, went toe-to-toe with Pacquiao, who was considered one of the most exciting brawlers in the sport. Mayweather emerged victorious via a unanimous decision. This fight generated a record-breaking 4.6 million pay-per-view (PPV) buys, making it the most lucrative boxing match in history.

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Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor

In 2017, Floyd Mayweather crossed over into the world of mixed martial arts to face UFC superstar Conor McGregor. This bout was highly anticipated and hyped as a showdown between two different combat sports. Mayweather’s boxing skills ultimately prevailed, and he won by TKO in the 10th round. The fight generated an astounding 4.3 million PPV buys, demonstrating the crossover appeal of both fighters.

Mayweather vs. Canelo Álvarez

Mayweather’s bout against Canelo Álvarez in 2013 showcased his unmatched boxing skills. Mayweather used his experience and defensive tactics to defeat the young and aggressive Álvarez, maintaining his undefeated record. The fight sold 2.2 million PPV buys, solidifying Mayweather’s status as the sport’s biggest draw.

Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya

In 2007, Mayweather faced Oscar De La Hoya in a super-fight that lived up to the hype. Mayweather won a split decision, showcasing his boxing IQ and defensive mastery. This bout generated 2.4 million PPV buys, at the time, setting a new record and establishing Mayweather as a PPV superstar.

These four fights not only highlighted Mayweather’s boxing skills but also his ability to attract viewers. His incredible success in the PPV market has made him one of the most financially successful athletes in the history of professional sports.

Gervonta Davis vs Terence Crawford: A Potential PPV record?

Earlier this year, Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia went toe-to-toe in a highly anticipated fight that attracted the attention of the whole boxing world. Moreover, the fight achieved record-breaking sales as the PPV number reached a whopping 1.2 million. With this fight, Davis solidified his status as a true boxing talent. Meanwhile, Terence Crawford is also another name that shined brightly over others. He defeated his long-standing rival Errol Spence Jr. and became the first two-division undisputed champion.

With such accomplishments under their belt, any fights these boxers pick will receive a lot of attention from fans. However, what if the two decide to fight against one another? Interestingly, they had engaged in a brief back-and-forth. Davis appeared interested in a fight against Crawford and ‘Bud’ is never one to back down from a challenge. However, Davis soon made it clear that he was only joking around and that he wasn’t interested in the fight at the time. But with the popularity of these two fighters, if a fight could be made, it would undoubtedly break the record Davis and Garcia made earlier this year.

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It may even snatch the position from one of Mayweather’s fights and create a history of its own. What do you think about the potential fight between Davis and Crawford? Do you think it would be able to break past all the records? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

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