Floyd Mayweather Jr. knocks out Victor Ortiz during their title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Big fights typically generate close to $10 million in revenue for a venue. MGM Resorts sold out most of its properties on fight weekend, and room rates across the Strip were up.
WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz, left, takes a punch from Floyd Mayweather Jr. during their title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011.
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