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Tyson vs Jake Paul: A Boxing Match Boosting Hong Kong’s Economy – Ticket Sales Hit Record Highs!

58-year-old legendary boxing champion Tyson fought hard in the ring against 27-year-old netizen Jake Paul Economic benefits; In recent years, Hong Kong has built an event economy. match is very interesting, and even invites characters to play a “good fight”, which could be another way to save Hong Kong’s economy.

Tyson Boxing | The host city made hundreds of millions of dollars in one night. The photo shows Jake Paul (left) and Tyson. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) · ASSOCIATED PRESS

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The much-anticipated fight between the boxing champion and the internet celebrity took place on Friday night, US time, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas It is also the home of the American NFL football team the Dallas Cowboys Although Tyson was defeated after eight rounds of Opponents, but it will definitely bring a lot of money to both sides. According to Henry Cejudo, Bongchen’s friend and retired boxer, Tyson will receive US$20 million after finishing the match, equivalent to HK$156 million, reportedly received by Jake Paul, at has 28 million followers on Instagram, double the bonus, reaching 40 million dollars.

Although the game was produced by Netflix and streamed online, there was still demand for 70,000 people to watch the game, earning the organizers $17.8 million in ticket revenue, which ‘ breaking the record for a single sporting event in Texas. Even though they lost the opportunity to enter the stadium, Arlington attracted thousands of tourists to experience the atmosphere of the game, which brought great benefits to the local economy. According to local media WFAA, in just one night, the game’s economic benefit to the local area exceeded US$10 million, or about HK$78 million. Brent DeRaad, chief executive officer of the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), pointed out that visitor spending at restaurants, bars and hotels will become a major source of revenue.

The economic impact of the Tyson Fight on the local area exceeds US$ 10 million. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The economic impact of the Tyson Fight on the local area exceeds US$ 10 million. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) · Christian Petersen via Getty Images

Americans love to watch American football, and it is common for three generations of the same family to enter the stadium together. The popularity of this boxing match is no less than the NFL according to statistics, before and after this boxing fight of the century, the demand for accommodation increased by 260% compared to the same period last year %, and house prices have also increased 80%, second only to this year’s Cowboys and Eagles NFL game.

Compared to the United States, boxing in Hong Kong is not inferior at all. Although it is still a special sport, it has been developed for decades “Wonder Boy” Cao Xingru He recorded 22 consecutive victories in his career and was nicknamed “Wonder Boy”. many outstanding players have appeared in Hong Kong Boxing athletes such as Yang Xiaoru and Chen Yanting have all brought glory to Hong Kong.

Recently, during the audition stage of “Pei Seng Ring”, some netizens suggested “Jackie Chan play Boyz”. (Image data)

However, when it comes to current games such as Tyson vs. Jake Paul, we must mention the “father of Hong Kong e-sports” Chung Pei-shing rich in the fourth generation, in addition to holding several boxing games, he also works physically, in recent years has challenged Lin Zuohe Taiwanese Youtuber Toyz, from the verbal battle to the fist fight in the ring, the level of hot topics is definitely less than Tyson’s appearance. Of course, we all understand the appeal of boxing games. In fact, in recent years, the Hong Kong government has been strongly promoting the economy of events, such as colorful day and night, drone concerts, etc. , it can be another way to save the economy.

2024-11-16 23:14:00

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