Floyd Mayweather remains the undisputed "King of PPV," appearing in four of the top five best-selling boxing events in history. May 2, 2015 4.6 Million Mayweather vs. McGregor August 26, 2017 4.3 Million Mayweather vs. De La Hoya May 5, 2007 2.4-2.8 Million Mayweather vs. Canelo Sept 14, 2013 2.2 Million Tyson vs. Holyfield II June 28, 1997 1.95 Million Modern Blockbusters (2024–2025)
The Heavyweight Economics of Boxing: Analyzing Modern PPV Buys boxing ppv buys
In the high-stakes world of professional boxing, Pay-Per-View (PPV) buys remain the ultimate barometer of a fighter's commercial power. While legends like Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson historically dominated these charts, the landscape in 2026 has shifted toward massive international events and disruptive streaming models. The All-Time Leaders Floyd Mayweather remains the undisputed "King of PPV,"