Apples and oranges.
The fight and the movie have different fan bases, so neither probably had a real financial impact on the other.
IIRC, tickets/pay-per-view were around $99 for the fight. Theater tickets are much less.
What if Dad bought the fight, then says I’m not spending another $100 at the movies?
“IIRC, tickets/pay-per-view were around $99 for the fight. Theater tickets are much less.”
True, BUT... a lot of guys got together at their friends place and split the cost. If you have a dozen people watching the fight, it is actually less expensive than the movies. Factor in 3D upcharge and high concession prices, the fight was definitely cheaper entertainment for a lot of folks.
In many cases people paid more to see the fight than they would have to see the movie, but that is not necessarily because they are not the same demographic. It just means that those who could afford to pay more for movie tickets don’t have to. And those who could not afford the $99+ for the fight did have cheaper options.
The fight did put a dent in Avengers2 ticket sales for the US opening weekend.
Not so sure about that. Both are mindless violence presented for lowbrow entertainment.