Are you considering a trip across the pond Brook v Alexander

TJ77
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Are you considering a trip across the pond Brook v Alexander

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On sky sports Hearn said he hopes to take a good following over, i had told my missus i would be going a couple of years ago
should sorry when Kell got his shot I'm hoping its NYC as Vegas is a treck and a much TOUGHER sell to the old lady.Are you planning to go or know someone who is?
Do you think given its January people will swerve it due to finances?
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Counter-puncher wrote:no
Ok thanks for your input what is it trouble getting a visa i wont delve .
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Personally nope, I haven't seen enough from Kell to inspire me to make an expensive trip.
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Same Old Story with America Alot of people cant get a visa.........Tryed to go to Khan vs Zab
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I really don't see there being a huge British following going over there, and Devon Alexander aint exactly box office is he. So I don't know how they expect to sell MSG or a big Vegas venue out.
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Not with 2 kids and just after christmas :(
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I'd only go over to the States to watch a super fight to be honest. If Pacman v Mayweather gets made I'd try to get tickets or if say Price or Haye fought a Klitschko over there (wouldn't happen in the States) I'd then strongly consider it but not for Brook v Alexander. That sort of trip costs a lot of money and couldn't justify it for that sort of fight.

Not sure why people are saying visas are a problem. You don't need a visa to go to the States, you just fill in a card on the plane as far as I remember.
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No
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SteveDow wrote:I'd only go over to the States to watch a super fight to be honest. If Pacman v Mayweather gets made I'd try to get tickets or if say Price or Haye fought a Klitschko over there (wouldn't happen in the States) I'd then strongly consider it but not for Brook v Alexander. That sort of trip costs a lot of money and couldn't justify it for that sort of fight.

Not sure why people are saying visas are a problem. You don't need a visa to go to the States, you just fill in a card on the plane as far as I remember.
If You got a record you need to apply for a visa before you go and your not likely to get it.........Ps My friend tryed just going over and he never made it out of JFK they sent him home on the next plane
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Re: Are you considering a trip across the pond Brook v Alexander

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no and i dont think he has a following that will travel in big numbers
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Wrong time of the year for me unfortunatly,i might of if it was later in the year.I expect i will end up going to Denmark if Froch fights Kessler(i`m not sure if Eddie could get that fight in this country) and possibly Germany for Haye-Vitali(yep still a fan)if it happens.I would like to see a big fight in America,been to NYC and Vegas a few times but not for a fight yet.
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if i win the euros tomorow i will take everyone
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Adamj1987 wrote:no and i dont think he has a following that will travel in big numbers
i think your right there, brooks only just taking off in this country, shame they cant do the fight in this country win it build up the fanbase like the hitman had then go over to the states.
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NYC would be an outside chance; no chance if Vegas.

I suspect it might be the latter.
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I was jokingly eluding to C-P being on a register and finding it hard to get a visa.In response to his
short shift response.
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Is it possible it could take second pos on a bigger bill ?
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TJ77 wrote:Is it possible it could take second pos on a bigger bill ?
Probably 'co-main event' or whatever the Yanks call it, aye.
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Glass Joe wrote:if i win the euros tomorow i will take everyone
Likewise. I'd love to go. I'd better get a euro ticket then. Can you pay for them in pahnd sterling?
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No. I think Brook will only have a smattering of fans who'll travel. Hatton was a boom time fighter, Brook is a bust. Even Ricky would struggle to get a big travelling contingent right now.
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Would love to but can't afford it at the moment, so like mentioned above unless the Euros come in its a no.
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JLP wrote:No. I think Brook will only have a smattering of fans who'll travel. Hatton was a boom time fighter, Brook is a bust. Even Ricky would struggle to get a big travelling contingent right now.
I think you've hit nail on head sadly.
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I've been to the US for two fights: Pacquaio vs JMM III and Froch vs Ward.

This fight is nowhere near big enough for a huge following to go out there.

Alexander isn't really a big household name, especially in the UK, so they'll have to pack the bill for it to be a success and for it to sell well.
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Glass Joe wrote:if i win the euros tomorow i will take everyone
Right, I for one will hold you to that! 8)
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JLP wrote:No. I think Brook will only have a smattering of fans who'll travel. Hatton was a boom time fighter, Brook is a bust. Even Ricky would struggle to get a big travelling contingent right now.
Agree on brook's fan base. Disagree on rick - would depend on the oppo. Trip to new york to fight paulie again might not generate the huge numbers, but i reckon any trip to vegas against any name opponent would get a fair few beg, steal and borrowing to go over there in big numbers again.
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