Trivia question...

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 22 Jul 2004, 10:47

What was allegedly's first show as a promoter licenced by the Board? And why did many in the immediate aftermath think it would be his last?

J · Post by J » 22 Jul 2004, 10:52

I read somewhere his first show ever was Mclean vs Roy shaw (ii) but obviously thats on the cobbles.

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 22 Jul 2004, 10:55

I knew the answer to this once but I've forgotten.

Worth a silver star I reckon.

J · Post by J » 22 Jul 2004, 10:57

Kilburn wrote:I knew the answer to this once but I've forgotten.

Worth a silver star I reckon.

haha that 8) ce. Dont go on who wants to be millionaire Kil, "i dunno the answer but I used to, gis half a mill and we will call it quits! " 8)

Slapsie Maxie · Post by **Slapsie Maxie** » 22 Jul 2004, 11:00

I think I went to some of his first shows. At The Bloomsbury Hotel ( or in that area )

Not sure why they thought it would be his last though

S

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 22 Jul 2004, 11:02

Slapsie Maxie wrote:I think I went to some of his first shows. At The Bloomsbury Hotel ( or in that area )

Not sure why they thought it would be his last though

S

Yes, at the Bloomsbury Crest Hotel. Warren was very ambitious (and naive) in his choice of main event. It cost him an awful lot of money.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 22 Jul 2004, 11:08

was there crowd trouble at the venue?

i think i can remember a early show of his that it all kicked off at

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 22 Jul 2004, 11:19

topper123 wrote:was there crowd trouble at the venue?

i think i can remember a early show of his that it all kicked off at

Another good answer (there was crowd trouble at an early Warren show). I think this one is a bit before everyone's time (sadly, not mine). In December 1980, allegedly brought over world class American Jerry "The Bull" Martin and paired him with another American Otis Gordon. Two Americans topping the bill in London! Nobody was interested, least of all TV. Warren lost £25,000 (probably about 100k today) on his very first show.