Bradley tied that valuation to reported buy numbers, claiming 1.2 million homes purchased in Stevenson’s recent event. That figure would place Stevenson in rare territory. Industry observers, however, have not widely confirmed numbers at that level, and unofficial tracking has typically placed his pay-per-view performance below that mark.
If Bradley’s estimate is accurate, Stevenson is underpriced. If it is inflated, the financial risk grows quickly. The path to reducing that risk is obvious: Ryan Garcia.
Bradley was blunt about the formula. “You got to get the Latinos. That’s the remedy. Race drives everything. Period.”
Garcia brings a large Mexican-American following, established pay-per-view history, and reach beyond hardcore boxing audiences. A Stevenson vs. Garcia rivalry sells identity, contrast, and cultural heat. That is the type of event that supports a $30 million guarantee.
Without Garcia, the equation changes. Stevenson is an undefeated multi-division champion and an elite technician, but he has often been described as a purist’s attraction rather than a mainstream commercial engine. Bradley challenged that perception, pointing to Stevenson’s ESPN ratings and his ability to headline Madison Square Garden.
“Shakur was the main attraction. On average, he was higher than any other ratings of any other fighter, period,” said Bradley.
Even if those comparisons are debated, the underlying issue remains: valuation depends on scale. A fight with Conor Benn may work in the United Kingdom, but it does not automatically translate into major American pay-per-view revenue. For a company attempting to establish boxing credibility in the U.S., that distinction is significant.
Bradley also projected a long-term commercial climb for Stevenson, suggesting that beating Garcia could lift him into a different earning tier. “You got a chance to be bigger than Terence Crawford. You got a chance to reach that Mayweather level and surpass Mayweather.”
That is ambitious talk, and it rests on future negotiations that have not been finalized. Stevenson is currently aligned with Matchroom Boxing, which complicates any immediate signing scenario. Any Zuffa entry would likely require cooperation rather than a simple acquisition.
Bradley’s argument, stripped of hype, is about pricing and opponent selection. If Garcia is secured, $30 million becomes an aggressive but defensible investment. If Garcia is not part of the picture, that number looks more like speculation than strategy. And in boxing, speculation is expensive.
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