Oscar De La Hoya Trolls Mayweather Promotions CEO With “Million” PPV Remarks

Leonard Ellerbe made a striking claim. He suggested boxing’s fan base is surprisingly small. But is the ring really that deserted? Enter Oscar De La Hoya, a figure known for his ability to generate excitement and controversy. He responded, but not in the way you might expect.

His reply, veiled yet vivid, added fuel to a fire that’s been smoldering. It seems there’s more to boxing’s audience than meets the eye. What did Oscar say? And why does it matter?

Oscar De La Hoya always has a reply ready!

Leonard Ellerbe, with confidence, declared, “It’s just a small market and that’s why it’s such a niche sport. I can tell you to the tea how many people who actually support boxing. How many people who actually buy the PPV. Because I have the reports from the first PPV we ever did. I know, I have mastered this.” When pressed for specifics, he elaborated, “It’s a couple hundred thousand people that are die-hard fans, but that’s it.”

Following this revelation, Coach Malachi Williams, the podcast’s host, took to Twitter to encapsulate Ellerbe’s statement, tweeting, “Leonard Ellerbe Says There’s Only 200,000 Hardcore Boxing Fans that Buy Pay Per Views.” This tweet not only highlighted the conversation but also set the stage for further discourse.

Then, Oscar De La Hoya entered the dialogue. Known for his prowess both in and out of the ring, De La Hoya’s response was pointed and playful. He tweeted, “Funny because when I do PPV we always do close to a million. Now here comes the hate from the Hamonites 😂.” This reply, while lighthearted, underscored a significant disparity in perceived audience size and engagement between two of boxing’s promotional giants.

Ellerbe’s assertion and De La Hoya’s retort paint a complex picture of the sport’s fan base, prompting a closer examination of what truly drives boxing’s pay-per-view success. Ryan Garcia who fights under Oscar’s Golden Boy Promotions, did 1.2 Million PPV buys against Gervonta Davis (Now Abdul Wahid) last year in April.

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As we reflect on these differing viewpoints, it’s evident that the narrative around boxing’s popularity is far from unanimous. What does the future hold for boxing’s pay-per-view model in an era of changing consumer habits and digital streaming? How do you see the landscape of boxing evolving? Your thoughts and perspectives could shine a new light on the path forward for this age-old sport.

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