seemed to be lots of trouble tonight at MEN arena

[Adamj1987]

Didn't go, knew it would kick off, totally put off big arena shows nowadays, can't be arsed with all the dickheads that attend these shows nowadays.

Sadly very true.

its kicked off at every boxing event ive ever been to small halls to arena, i must be a curse

[Teddy's Toupee]

Is that Bernard Hopkins on the right-hand side in the top photo?

[Adamj1987]

Is that Bernard Hopkins on the right-hand side in the top photo?

yeah it was his warm up smashing aload of mancs and leeds fans before bossing beibut

[straali]

Last night was the latest in a succession of bad experiences I've had at bigger live events which could well mean I stay on my backside in front of Sky or allegedly from now on.

The riots (I use that term advisedly....these were full-on rucks reminiscent of old TV footage of Millwall v West Ham) were thankfully far away from my seat but the whole atmosphere at these shows can vary from very annoying to toxic. I was sandwiched between rows of lads who, while basically in good spirits and out to enjoy themselves, managed to very much annoy me the entire night. Once you've sung "unbelievable John Murr-eeee" for about ten minutes non-stop, you'd think something of our "higher species DNA" would kick in and tell you to change the tune...hmm, not with the retard sat behind me. He managed to maintain this output for what seemed like the majority of two solid hours. Which is quite impressive in some respects but not my idea of "Britain's Got Talent".
Invariably, these kind of tools pay very little attention to any bout other than the "big event" they've really turned up to see. Other than that, the arena is simply a different venue for their Saturday night imbibation excesses.
I've had similar experiences at the Liverpool Echo arena where the constant journeys to and from the bar for the drinking fans is a continual annoyance.

Oh, and finally, the only unbelievable thing about John Murr-eeee is how he has managed to get so far with an almost complete lack of head movement. I seriously worry for his post-boxing health due to the finishes he has suffered against Mitchell, Rios and now Crolla.

[liamlion]

The prob ain't the drink, it's Dannie's shoving the Colombian marching powder up there nose and that gives him a sense of invisibility

Disagree. The drink most certainly is the problem. Coupled with a lack of intelligence.

Alcohol is almost always the reason for disorder. The coke certainly doesnt help.

[Adamj1987]

The prob ain't the drink, it's Dannie's shoving the Colombian marching powder up there nose and that gives him a sense of invisibility

Disagree. The drink most certainly is the problem.

Alcohol is almost always the reason for disorder. The coke certainly doesnt help.

i agree there were loads pissed as a fart slumpped down but as soon as it kicked off there were up and about falling over into the fights

[lefty]

Is it all young guys kicking off or do you have the older sections getting involved aswell?

[Adamj1987]

Is it all young guys kicking off or do you have the older sections getting involved aswell?

mostly young, 20s

[lefty]

Is it all young guys kicking off or do you have the older sections getting involved aswell?

mostly young, 20s

That's what I would of thought. Some of the guys in the top picture look more middle aged though. Could be deceptive I guess.

[Adamj1987]

Is it all young guys kicking off or do you have the older sections getting involved aswell?

mostly young, 20s

That's what I would of thought. Some of the guys in the top picture look more middle aged though. Could be deceptive I guess.

think its because there are people traped in the middle of the fights, it wasnt just 1 bloke next to another it was people in 1 block of seats running t another block and then fighting meaning people getting stuck in the middle

[Teddy's Toupee]

Is it all young guys kicking off or do you have the older sections getting involved aswell?

mostly young, 20s

That's what I would of thought. Some of the guys in the top picture look more middle aged though. Could be deceptive I guess.

Bernard's 49, that's definitely middle-aged.

[lefty]

mostly young, 20s

That's what I would of thought. Some of the guys in the top picture look more middle aged though. Could be deceptive I guess.

Bernard's 49, that's definitely middle-aged.

[markfightoptions]

Not a very safe working environment for these poor boxers trying to ply their trade.

Wonder if the board will impose fines on the promoter. Inadequate security or such.

Will they look at re-banning alcohol in the arena, the amount of beer that got chucked was amazing

[expe]

Not a very safe working environment for these poor boxers trying to ply their trade.

Wonder if the board will impose fines on the promoter. Inadequate security or such.

Will they look at re-banning alcohol in the arena, the amount of beer that got chucked was amazing

Safe working environment? They're thumping each other in the face, it doesn't get much more dangerous than having another man across the ring trying to knock you cold. Security can only break fights up, difficult to stop it from happening. Ban booze and people will either stop going, or get pissed before they go in, whatever happens, the combination of boozed up lads, possibly after a couple of lines, from different areas, is always a recipe for disaster, things start getting tribal and people think they can copy what's going on in the ring.

[lefty]

Not a very safe working environment for these poor boxers trying to ply their trade.

Wonder if the board will impose fines on the promoter. Inadequate security or such.

Will they look at re-banning alcohol in the arena, the amount of beer that got chucked was amazing

Safe working environment? They're thumping each other in the face, it doesn't get much more dangerous than having another man across the ring trying to knock you cold. Security can only break fights up, difficult to stop it from happening. Ban booze and people will either stop going, or get pissed before they go in, whatever happens, the combination of boozed up lads, possibly after a couple of lines, from different areas, is always a recipe for disaster, things start getting tribal and people think they can copy what's going on in the ring.

Haha i did think that a little when I read the post originally

[lillywhite14]

Coke is getting a bad press here. Never known it to make people violent. Much more likely to make people talk utter shite and chew two packs of wrigleys

[Andrew]

IMO they should stop selling booze after 8pm which is when they generally go on sky.

That's the rule Eddie has for the free bar for VIPs

If people want to go on the pi$$ then go to the pub

You go to boxing to watch boxing I dont need booze to enjoy it as long as the fights are good

[mfc_se15]

Last night was the latest in a succession of bad experiences I've had at bigger live events which could well mean I stay on my backside in front of Sky or allegedly from now on.

The riots (I use that term advisedly....these were full-on rucks reminiscent of old TV footage of Millwall v West Ham) were thankfully far away from my seat but the whole atmosphere at these shows can vary from very annoying to toxic. I was sandwiched between rows of lads who, while basically in good spirits and out to enjoy themselves, managed to very much annoy me the entire night. Once you've sung "unbelievable John Murr-eeee" for about ten minutes non-stop, you'd think something of our "higher species DNA" would kick in and tell you to change the tune...hmm, not with the retard sat behind me. He managed to maintain this output for what seemed like the majority of two solid hours. Which is quite impressive in some respects but not my idea of "Britain's Got Talent".
Invariably, these kind of tools pay very little attention to any bout other than the "big event" they've really turned up to see. Other than that, the arena is simply a different venue for their Saturday night imbibation excesses.
I've had similar experiences at the Liverpool Echo arena where the constant journeys to and from the bar for the drinking fans is a continual annoyance.

Oh, and finally, the only unbelievable thing about John Murr-eeee is how he has managed to get so far with an almost complete lack of head movement. I seriously worry for his post-boxing health due to the finishes he has suffered against Mitchell, Rios and now Crolla.

Obligatory Millwall mention haha

[palooka]

Last night was the latest in a succession of bad experiences I've had at bigger live events which could well mean I stay on my backside in front of Sky or allegedly from now on.

The riots (I use that term advisedly....these were full-on rucks reminiscent of old TV footage of Millwall v West Ham) were thankfully far away from my seat but the whole atmosphere at these shows can vary from very annoying to toxic. I was sandwiched between rows of lads who, while basically in good spirits and out to enjoy themselves, managed to very much annoy me the entire night. Once you've sung "unbelievable John Murr-eeee" for about ten minutes non-stop, you'd think something of our "higher species DNA" would kick in and tell you to change the tune...hmm, not with the retard sat behind me. He managed to maintain this output for what seemed like the majority of two solid hours. Which is quite impressive in some respects but not my idea of "Britain's Got Talent".
Invariably, these kind of tools pay very little attention to any bout other than the "big event" they've really turned up to see. Other than that, the arena is simply a different venue for their Saturday night imbibation excesses.
I've had similar experiences at the Liverpool Echo arena where the constant journeys to and from the bar for the drinking fans is a continual annoyance.

Oh, and finally, the only unbelievable thing about John Murr-eeee is how he has managed to get so far with an almost complete lack of head movement. I seriously worry for his post-boxing health due to the finishes he has suffered against Mitchell, Rios and now Crolla.

Obligatory Millwall mention haha

No one like them, not even on here

[palooka]

Coke is getting a bad press here. Never known it to make people violent. Much more likely to make people talk utter shite and chew two packs of wrigleys

The problem is people drink like there's no tomorrow on top of snorting a gram - they do things they'd not even think of doing normally, if they'd had no powder they'd not be able to stand up.

[lillywhite14]

True, I guess it does have that "sobering" effect

[Alba]

Coke is getting a bad press here. Never known it to make people violent. Much more likely to make people talk utter shite and chew two packs of wrigleys

The problem is people drink like there's no tomorrow on top of snorting a gram - they do things they'd not even think of doing normally, if they'd had no powder they'd not be able to stand up.

aye that is what i meant, when used in excess with alchohol .

i like the MEN for shows, but i cant stand using the bog's too many Lads jumping in and out of cubicles with there mates doing the coke ... all i want is a fornicating shite

[palooka]

Coke is getting a bad press here. Never known it to make people violent. Much more likely to make people talk utter shite and chew two packs of wrigleys

The problem is people drink like there's no tomorrow on top of snorting a gram - they do things they'd not even think of doing normally, if they'd had no powder they'd not be able to stand up.

aye that is what i meant, when used in excess with alchohol .

i like the MEN for shows, but i cant stand using the bog's too many Lads jumping in and out of cubicles with there mates doing the coke ... all i want is a effing shite

Do one in a paper bag and lob it over top of the bog door

[mickey1975]

I've never had trouble at pro boxing.

[palooka]

I get loads of aggro from my wife whenever I want to watch any on the telly.