I think we all missed the point

JimmyJamJerusalem · Post by **JimmyJamJerusalem** » 01 Dec 2005, 13:19

It just occured to me that Barreras appearance over here was probably not just 'friends' meeting up, as I've never heard of these two being close. It seems it was the vice-president of Golden Boy promotions coming over to sign up and out of contract world champ.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 01 Dec 2005, 13:21

Err yes, that has occured to everyone. However, there is no reason Barrera needed to come, he isn't the VP.

Coconut · Post by **Coconut** » 01 Dec 2005, 13:24

They are close. Every time Ricky finished a fight he spends huge amounts of time in the pub. This is known as a 'Bar era'.

And when MAB is camping up his Mexican heritage you can often see him on the way to the ring wearing a poncho and with a broad-brimmed Hatton.

I am so sorry

JimmyJamJerusalem · Post by **JimmyJamJerusalem** » 01 Dec 2005, 13:24

lol, I must just be a bit slow then.

Coconut wrote:They are close. Every time Ricky finished a fight he spends huge amounts of time in the pub. This is known as a 'Bar era'.

And when MAB is camping up his Mexican heritage you can often see him on the way to the ring wearing a poncho and with a broad-brimmed Hatton.

that is truly awwwwful

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 01 Dec 2005, 13:25

Coconut wrote:They are close. Every time Ricky finished a fight he spends huge amounts of time in the pub. This is known as a 'Bar era'.

And when MAB is camping up his Mexican heritage you can often see him on the way to the ring wearing a poncho and with a broad-brimmed Hatton.

I am so sorry

Do you do weddings?

JimmyJamJerusalem · Post by **JimmyJamJerusalem** » 01 Dec 2005, 13:28

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Err yes, that has occured to everyone. However, there is no reason Barrera needed to come, he isn't the VP.

I think you'll find he is.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 01 Dec 2005, 13:32

[quote="Coconut"]They are close. Every time Ricky finished a fight he spends huge amounts of time in the pub. This is known as a 'Bar era'.

And when MAB is camping up his Mexican heritage you can often see him on the way to the ring wearing a poncho and with a broad-brimmed Hatton.

/quote]

Boom tish!

Spud · Post by **Spud** » 01 Dec 2005, 13:41

Team Barrera came over on mass ... translator, MAB and wife, brother and wife.

Barrera came into the changing room afterwards and words were exchanged. Ricky Hatton has met MAB before.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 01 Dec 2005, 13:45

Coconut wrote:They are close. Every time Ricky finished a fight he spends huge amounts of time in the pub. This is known as a 'Bar era'.

And when MAB is camping up his Mexican heritage you can often see him on the way to the ring wearing a poncho and with a broad-brimmed Hatton.

I am so sorry

Top notch!

states · Post by **states** » 01 Dec 2005, 13:59

That was superbly cheesy, Coconut.

Foggy · Post by **Foggy** » 01 Dec 2005, 14:23

To be honest with you all when i knew MAB was coming over i thought that maybe he was looking for a potential future fight with Hatton, which lets face it if MAB beats Chavez & has a couple of defences at lightweight & Hatton keeps on the winning streak why wouldn't this occur ???

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 01 Dec 2005, 14:32

Foggy wrote:To be honest with you all when i knew MAB was coming over i thought that maybe he was looking for a potential future fight with Hatton, which lets face it if MAB beats Chavez & has a couple of defences at lightweight & Hatton keeps on the winning streak why wouldn't this occur ???

Because MAB could still make 122 maybe and Hatton fights near 150. Hatton would maul Barrera - if Zoo can't keep Hatton off how can Barrera? IF hatton fought Gatti followed by Barrera it would be a pretty sad state of affairs

Great comedy Coconut keep them coming

JimmyJamJerusalem · Post by **JimmyJamJerusalem** » 02 Dec 2005, 05:21

Cal me paranoid, but I still reckon it was a recruitment visit.

John Dillinger · Post by **John Dillinger** » 02 Dec 2005, 05:45

They went out for a meal in Manchester on Tuesday and Barrera didn't mention anything about hooking up with de la hoya. Apparently MAB gets on great with Ricky except for calling him daft for the amount of beer he chucks down.

Coconut · Post by **Coconut** » 02 Dec 2005, 05:58

John Dillinger wrote:They went out for a meal in Manchester on Tuesday and Barrera didn't mention anything about hooking up with de la hoya. Apparently MAB gets on great with Ricky except for calling him daft for the amount of beer he chucks down.

I'd love to hear a Mexican use the word 'daft'. "Senor Hatton, you are a proper Charlie."

Thanks for the gag credits boys. Apologies, it was a long day yesterday...

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 02 Dec 2005, 06:09

Great stuff, Coconut.

I actually personally talked to MAB at length and got the following scoop:

"Que?"

Someone close to Hatton assured me it was just a friendly visit - apparently Hatton had actually stayed with MAB over in the States and the Mexican ledge had been promising to return the favour.

However, won't do any harm though if Hatton wants a US foot in the door.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 02 Dec 2005, 06:28

Hatton stayed with MAB in the States?

So do we reckon there is like a trade magazine for boxers only in which there was an advert:

***************************

ROOM TO LET

$75 per week
Gas Central Heating
Own Cooker
Sparring Facilities
Mexican Banter & Corona Beer

Call Marco on Los Angles 823718

****************************

So Ricky booked the room to save a few quid on hotels and it turned out to be Barrera’s spare bedroom?

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 02 Dec 2005, 08:57

Coconut wrote:They are close. Every time Ricky finished a fight he spends huge amounts of time in the pub. This is known as a 'Bar era'.

And when MAB is camping up his Mexican heritage you can often see him on the way to the ring wearing a poncho and with a broad-brimmed Hatton.

He's here all week

My T Sharp · Post by **My T Sharp** » 02 Dec 2005, 11:46

The Hattons will also be ringside at the middleweight showdown between Jermain Taylor and Bernard Hopkins at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Vegas.

But the main purpose of the weekend will be to meet with some of America's top promoters.

"We've been invited over by Oscar de la Hoya and everyone wants a chat," added Hatton Snr.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/4490696.stm

Looks like there's something in the Golden Boy connection.