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Top 14 Highest Viewed Pay-Per-View Sporting Events (Infographic) Seems people really enjoy settling in for an evening of watching boxers beat each other.

By Jonathan Long

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Evander Holyfield (L) and Mike Tyson (R)

Pay-per-view is a big business -- the UFC, professional wrestling and professional boxing have all contributed to the largest PPV events in history.

The biggest pay-per-view buys in recent years have earned huge audiences and revenue. Take a look at the infographic below to see the top 14 biggest pay-per-view sporting events in history, ranked based on PPV buys. The revenue generated from each pay-per-view event is also noted for reference purposes.

Jonathan Long

Founder, Uber Brands

Jonathan Long is the founder of Uber Brands, a brand-development agency focusing on ecommerce.

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