The Numbers Are in: Juan Manuel Marquez is
the Biggest Mexican Boxing Attraction in U.S.
Los Angeles (March 30, 2008) – Mexican fighter Juan Manuel Marquez has
become the biggest Mexican attraction in the United States as a evidenced by
the performance of his March 15 fight with Manny Pacquiao at the Mandalay
Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, which produced close to 400,000
Pay-Per-View buys.
The event generated over $20.2 million dollars in Pay-Per-View revenue,
establishing a record for fights below the welterweight division. Marquez
has now surpassed fellow Mexican fighters Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik
Morales, who also faced the Filipino idol, in the boxing history books. Once
the final numbers are computed, it is likely that the magic Pay-Per-View
number of 400,000 buys will be surpassed.
“I am proud to say that Juan Manuel Marquez has become the biggest Mexican
boxing attraction in the United States,” said Oscar de la Hoya, president of
Golden Boy Promotions. “The numbers for this fight are an amazing
achievement for a ‘lower weight’ fighter. It’s an honor for all of us at
Golden Boy Promotions to promote a fighter who is as talented, tough,
charismatic and popular as Juan Manuel. While he didn’t get the decision in
this historic bout, we are going to make sure he receives the recognition he
deserves as Mexico’s biggest star.”
