Kosport Magazine: The Truth Behind the Haney vs. Garcia Fight
It’s no secret that the upcoming fight between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia has been struggling to sell tickets. In fact, ticket sales have been so poor that the promoters have resorted to desperate measures, such as dropping the price of the pay-per-view event from $80 to $69.99. But even that might not be enough to save this sinking ship.
Let’s face it, this fight was a terrible idea from the start. And now, with just 12 days to go, the promoters are in full panic mode. But who’s to blame for this trainwreck in slow motion?
The Dignity Deficit: Haney Goes Begging
WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney recently took to social media to beg fans to purchase tickets for his fight against Ryan Garcia. But is it really Haney’s fault that the tickets aren’t selling? The truth is, the promoters overpriced the event and now they’re paying the price.
But Haney hasn’t exactly been helping the situation either. By constantly reminding fans that he hand-picked Ryan Garcia and that he’s “levels above” his opponent, he’s only adding insult to injury. Fans already know this fight is a total mismatch, and Haney’s constant reminders only serve to turn them away.
Price Drops = Panic Mode
In a desperate move, DAZN has dropped the price of the pay-per-view event from $80 to $69.99. But with just 12 days to go, it might be too little too late. In fact, some are saying that the price would need to be slashed in half to $35 in order to save this sinking ship.
But why stop there? The promoters should also consider dropping ticket prices to $100 per seat. Yes, it may be a humiliating move, but it’s better than having a half-empty arena and another pay-per-view dud for Haney.
By dropping the prices, the Barclays Center may actually sell out and the event could bring in respectable numbers on DAZN. It’s a small price to pay for saving face and salvaging what’s left of this disastrous promotion.
Kosport Magazine: The Bottom Line
The truth is, the Haney vs. Garcia fight was a terrible idea from the start. And now, with poor ticket sales and a desperate scramble to save the event, it’s clear that the promoters and fighters underestimated the interest and appeal of this matchup.
But there’s still hope. By dropping the prices and admitting their mistake, the promoters can still salvage this event and give fans the exciting fight they were promised. Let’s hope they make the right decision before it’s too late.
