As expected, the gate for the "Fight of the Century" was astronomical. May 2nd's Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight in the MGM drew an incredible number topping $72 million. That well over tripled the old record. Dan Rafael tweeted about the gate just a little while ago:
Per NSAC, official new all-time #boxing gate record: #MayweatherPacquiao generated $72,198,500 from sale of 16,219 tix. @darrenrovell
— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) May 12, 2015
According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission's page, the old record was $20,003,150 for Floyd's bout against Canelo Alvarez in 2013.