God of NBA point guards

Chapter 354 The Greatest Crossover Battle in Sports History

On the 22nd, FOX TV Station, which had snatched the rights to broadcast the boxing match, began to conduct market research, with a total of 1 people. Through the investigation, the unit price of PPV sales was finally determined.

On the 25th, Forbes suddenly released news, announcing the latest issue of the world's athletes' income rankings.

This ranking is not last year's. Last year's ranking was announced at the end of January or February. This is this year's ranking.

Zhou Quan ranks first among sports players in the world, with a total income of 8850 million US dollars, surpassing Michael Jordan last year.

Jordan's sports-related income last year was US$5250 million, including dividends from the MJ brand, various sponsorship and endorsement income, and salary.

Forbes' income includes only sports-related salary income and commercial sponsorship endorsement income, etc., and does not include private business investment income.

Zhou Quan's income does not include the income from the upcoming boxing match, but the income from the last boxing match is included.

This ranking added fuel to the upcoming world champion challenge and defense, and also fueled Zhou Quan.

"Iron Fist, World's Most Rich Athlete." The New York Times.

"Crossover is indeed a money-absorbing weapon." Los Angeles Daily.

After Philip saw the Forbes list, he also calculated Zhou Quan's income, which was not bad, just more.

He is the person who knows Zhou Quan's income best, because whether it is salary or commercial sponsorship endorsement income, he has a share, and if he takes [-]%, he also earns a lot from Zhou Quan.

What he didn't know was Zhou Quan's business investment. This Zhou Quan was made by himself. He didn't give it to him, and he didn't have the ability.

"Iron Fist, Forbes' calculations are similar. Their data should come from the tax bureau."

"Maybe."

Zhou Quan is well aware that he has also won a lot of endorsements in China this year. This Forbes did not get the data, otherwise his income data would be even higher.

Philip said excitedly: "Winning Michael Muller, many brands have contacted me these days, some are new brands, some are old brands, hoping to renew the contract in advance, but I rejected them.

Zhou, take McCall, your status in the sports world will skyrocket, and your commercial value will be completely different. We are not in a hurry. "

"Are you so confident?" Zhou Quan teased.

"Since I signed you, you have never disappointed me." Philip seemed more confident than Zhou Quan.

……

On September 9, FOX announced to the outside world that the unit price of the PPV sales of the boxing match is 27 US dollars.

This sales unit price has shocked countless media, because even Michael Tyson’s PPV sales unit price, the highest one is only 99 US dollars, and no boxing match in the history of boxing can break through [-] US dollars. The status of boxing is far inferior to that of Tyson, so why set such a high unit price?
Facing doubts from numerous media, FOX made a positive response.

Lowell Hans, chairman of FOX cable TV, said in an interview with the New York Times: "This will be the greatest cross-border battle in the history of boxing and the greatest in the history of professional boxing. The World Boxing Championship is also the greatest cross-border battle in the entire history of sports.

There has never been a current professional athlete who has achieved so much in two professional sports at the same time, and we think this fight will attract the attention of countless people.

In fact, so far, 312 TV stations around the world have purchased our TV signals, which is why we set the price of $99. "

"Damn it, Iron Fist, your appearance fee should be less, at least 5000 million dollars is worth it." Philip said regretfully.

"Haha!" Zhou Quan laughed.

……

On the morning of the 28th, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, CCTV received a notice from its superiors and immediately sent people to the United States to purchase satellite signals from FOX for the boxing match between Zhou Quan and McCall. CCTV would broadcast the boxing match live.

The leaders of CCTV were very surprised because there had never been a live broadcast of a professional boxing match, but this was a notice from the superior and could only be carried out immediately.

They sent a deputy manager of the sports department, together with an assistant and a translator, and with a sum of foreign exchange specially allocated by the above, the three hurried to Los Angeles, USA.

They first contacted the Consulate General in Los Angeles, and the consulate general contacted Fox, which is headquartered in Los Angeles. After arriving in Los Angeles, it took a day to complete the task, and then hurried back to China.

"CCTV live broadcast boxing match? Really?"

Zhou Quan was a little surprised when he received a call from Zhang Reasonable.

Zhang Lili said excitedly: "Mr. Sun Zhenping told me just now that it was a notice from the superior. Xiao Zhou, if you win the title of world boxing champion, it will be a big deal."

"I hope." Zhou Quan said calmly.

……

On the evening of September 9th, the eve of the boxing match, Zhou Quan and Zeng Li had dinner at the top restaurant of MGM.

"My dear lady, Iron Fist, this is the most expensive Strotarga Bianco caviar in the world, from Austria, platinum quality, made from albino sturgeon roe, only by special order will you have the opportunity to taste it , and the price per gram is as high as 130 US dollars." The male waiter introduced politely.

"A few more spoonfuls."

The waiter looked at Zhou Quan after scooping three spoons into each of the two plates, and Zhou Quan said with a smile.

"Ok."

The waiter hurriedly brought three more spoonfuls each, Zhou Quan motioned for two more spoonfuls, and then the waiter began to weigh them.

Zeng Li looked at the balance brought out by the waiter in surprise, is there such a thing about eating in the United States?

"Iron Fist, a total of 135 grams." The waiter said respectfully.

"understood."

Nodding his head, Zhou Quan said with a smile, "Ah Li, this thing is too expensive. It costs about 1000 yuan per gram. Here it is 135 grams, more than 7000 dollars."

"what?"

Zeng Li covered his mouth and blurted out, "Is this made of gold?"

"It's called soft gold. Come on, try it quickly. I've never eaten such a luxurious thing before. Ordinary caviar is not so expensive." Zhou Quan laughed.

Zeng Li carefully picked up a spoon and put it in his mouth. It felt a bit fishy, ​​but the taste was really good, and there was nothing else.

"taste good or not?"

Zhou Quan scooped up a small spoonful and stuffed it into his mouth. He felt that the taste was better than ordinary caviar, but that's it. This thing mainly focuses on the name of the upper class, and what he eats is a status symbol, just like diamonds. .

"Delicious." Zeng Li nodded.

"I don't know what's delicious, what do you think is delicious?" Zhou Quan teased.

Zeng Li couldn't help laughing angrily: "How do I know? These few spoons can make me eat hot and dry noodles for a lifetime. It's too expensive. Don't eat it next time, okay?"

Zhou Quan explained with a smile: "Ah Li, when you're outside, sometimes you just want to save face, that's how you eat.

The taste of a Michelin three-star restaurant may not be as good as a small restaurant on the street, but many times I can only choose a Michelin three-star restaurant instead of a small restaurant with better taste.

The same goes for the yacht I spent millions on. It is a status symbol. If you don’t have that level of status, you won’t be able to enter that circle, and other people will reject you.

Different circles are different worlds. You will have access to information that is completely inaccessible to another circle. As long as you catch a piece of information that is useful to you, your life may be changed. "

"Oh."

Zeng Li nodded with a half understanding.

She felt that her life had been changed, from the time she met Zhou Quan on the street outside the school gate.

……

1995 10 Month 1 Day.

United States, Nevada, Las Vegas.

A large number of private planes arrived in this pearl city in the desert, and the number of rich people who came was much more than that of the qualifying match half a month ago.

A large number of Hollywood stars have also arrived one after another, NBA stars, a large number of well-known boxers in the professional boxing world, world boxing champions, and many other celebrities in the sports field have also come in droves.

"Diego, are you here to watch the Bulls and Iron Fist's champion defending challenge?"

"Diego, it is said that you are going to retire?"

Some reporters actually saw Maradona who had just walked out with his luggage at the airport. They all cheered and rushed up immediately.

Maradona said: "Yes, I am here to see the greatest crossover king in the world, and I want to witness this process on the spot."

"So you support Iron Fist?" a reporter immediately asked.

"Yeah, I always want to see a miracle, because a miracle is always exciting. If Tekken becomes the world champion, then it is a miracle, he will become the greatest crossover king, do other professions What no athlete can do is to be crowned king in two professional sports at the same time." Maradona said a little excitedly.

Zhou Quan's training hall welcomed many people, including former friends, and celebrities and stars from all walks of life who came here admiringly.

Basically, every time he greets visiting friends, he brings Zeng Li with him.

After getting along with Zeng Li, he felt good.

Although this girl's character is not introverted, she has a certain introversion, and her emotions are very delicate. She is not the kind of careless person, and she is a little sensitive.

Now Zeng Li has no self-confidence. This is a psychological change brought about by the environment, his own strength and social status, and it takes time to adapt.

He believes that Zeng Li can adapt. A girl who is less than 12 years old and travels thousands of miles to the capital to study opera should have good willpower and psychological quality.

In fact, Zeng Li has changed a lot during this time. Of course, she has become more and more intimate with him, and she has become more and more generous in dealing with people. Even if she doesn't know English, it doesn't prevent her from simply greeting people.

……

In the evening, the whole Las Vegas is lit up, as if a transformation has come, from an ugly duckling to a princess.

At the MGM Hotel, all the rooms were fully booked a week ago, and the room rate had already exploded several times. At this time, countless celebrities flocked to the stadium with their glamorous attire.

In the gymnasium, Tang Jin smiled until his face was wrinkled.

This boxing match has made him a lot of money, and now he has only one idea, if Tekken wins, then he will use his full strength to fight a world champion defending challenge with Tekken and Michael Tyson.

However, this time it was still a bit of a loss, I only ate [-]%, and I will try to eat more next time.

Bob Arum's face was a bit stinky, and he felt that he was at a disadvantage. He gave up [-]% of the benefits he got, which was cheap for Tang Jin, a vampire.

Under the boxing ring, from the first row to the fifth row, are all celebrities and wealthy stars. A position in the first row is as high as [-] US dollars, and the black market price is said to have reached [-] US dollars. This is revealed by a second-tier Hollywood star.

"Ugh!"

New York, David Stern is worried, if Zhou Quan wins the heavyweight boxing title this time, will he run away? He is not sure at all.

After all, Zhou Quan's current income from a boxing match is enough to toss in the NBA for several years.

At the scene, a large number of media reporters are chasing celebrities, celebrities and rich people, and seize the opportunity to interview.

"Michael, Tekken's income exceeds yours. Did you forget to report any income to Forbes?" a reporter asked.

Jordan's face turned dark instantly, and he said angrily, "Are you trying to get me checked by the tax bureau? My accountant won't miss a dollar."

"That is to say, you really don't earn as much as Iron Fist?" the reporter asked in surprise.

Jordan snorted coldly: "He has two projects at the same time, what's so great about him having more than me?"

"Agassi, do you like boxing?" A reporter was interviewing the tennis star Agassi.

"The feeling of boxing is not bad. It is a completely different experience from tennis. It is a sport for warriors." Agassi said with a gentlemanly smile.

"Who do you support?" the reporter asked.

Agassi said with admiration: "I am very surprised by Iron Fist. He has achieved such amazing success in two professional sports at the same time. I hope to see him go one step further and become a true double king."

"Is this what attracts you to this world champion defending challenge?" the reporter asked.

"Of course, the crossover of Tekken is what attracts me." Agassi nodded with certainty.

Not far away, Stallone was being interviewed and said very excitedly and expectantly:
"I hope Tekken can succeed in boxing. This is my dream. I can't do it. I'm an actor. I don't have the strength to succeed in professional boxing. But I hope he can do it. He is me. Where the hope lies in boxing, I will be very satisfied to see him succeed in boxing."

In the rest room, Zhou Quan is exercising his body.

Some friends will come in to visit him in batches, but they will not disturb him. They say hello, take a look at him, take a photo with him in the background, say hello to Zeng Li, and then leave.

Chen Long, who had already returned to Xiangcheng, Xu Xiaoming, Wang Zuxian, Brigitte Lin and others called to wish him victory.

Zeng Huaqian and Cheng Derong also called. He broke up with them peacefully, and there was no conflict. They didn't have any contact at ordinary times, but they still kept their contact information.

The sports atmosphere in Xiangcheng is average, and football is more popular. These Xiangcheng stars all know about this boxing match, which shows how influential this boxing match is.

Xiangcheng Wenhui reported on the headlines on the front page, describing the game as the greatest cross-border battle in the history of world sports.

According to Wen Wei Po's report, Zhou Quan has become the greatest athlete in the whole of China, the whole of Asia, and the whole of the yellow race.

(End of this chapter)