The boxing world was elated to hear the news of the fight finalization between Devin Haney and Vasyl Lomachenko. The duo will clash in one of the most anticipated undisputed lightweight title bouts. They are scheduled to clash on May 20. And, with the sensational bout between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia lined up next month, it is safe to say that this year is packed with exciting fights for the fans of the sport. But, among all the hype for these fights, the fans are not happy with the difference in the PPV prices for both fights.
Recently, the PPV prices for the Lomachenko Vs Haney fight were announced. It caused a stir among fans regarding the astonishing price difference.
Haney Vs Lomachenko: PPV prices revealed
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Michael Benson from TalkSport took to Twitter to announce the PPV prices for the finalized undisputed title fight. Between the challenger Lomachenko and the reigning champion Haney, this will be Haney’s third undisputed title defense.
The PPV price for this fight is $59.99. And that can be considered as a reasonable amount to witness a fight with undisputed titles at stake. But, as the prices for this PPV were announced, it gave rise to a storm on social media and the fans cannot understand the price difference for the Davis Vs Garcia PPV and this undisputed fight. The finalization of the bout between Garcia and Davis was not an easy walk. Even before the fight night nears, this matchup made headlines for it’s outrageous resale ticket prices.
The ESPN+ USA PPV price for Devin Haney vs Vasyl Lomachenko on May 20th will be $59.99.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 28, 2023
The PPV price for the Davis Vs. Garcia bout has been set at a surprising $84.99.This difference might be difficult for the fans to understand with the prices for an undisputed fight being less than the other. But, it is safe to say that these prices are the monetary representative of the hype and excitement among the fight for the fans.
The fans were not too chuffed about the difference in prices. And they took to Twitter to show their disappointment and anger.
Fans react to the PPV prices
@peapeapoopoop believes that Haney Vs Lomachenko PPV price is what it should be. And, called the Davis and Garcia’s PPV price a “robbery”
That’s how much ppv should be, not like that robbery from showtime tank vs Ryan…
That pushes people to stream— Leo Lira Anderson (@peapeapoopoop) March 28, 2023
@UnknownRGR2000 thinks this is a fair price for the PPV.
The ESPN+ USA PPV price for Devin Haney vs Vasyl Lomachenko on May 20th will be $59.99.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 28, 2023
@OBCsReaPer believes that his PPV price decided by ESPN is fair as compared to the Davis and Garcia PPV.
The ESPN+ USA PPV price for Devin Haney vs Vasyl Lomachenko on May 20th will be $59.99.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 28, 2023
Will this be Devin’s last defense??? Regardless of outcome…
— Sam the Slayer 🏁 (@_iAM_sam_) March 28, 2023
Prices for boxing are crazy, especially in the US.
— Joe (@EllandRxad) March 28, 2023
What are your thoughts on the PPV prices for the respective fights? Let us know in the comments.
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