Dusseldorf Questions and answers - post 'em here!

[MacTavish]

Only just over a week to go - some questions / topic starters...

1. What do you think the weather will be like - had heard it may snow which would be magical as the Christmas markets will be on...

2. Does anyone know what % Gluewhine is - can see me having a few warming cups but need to pace meeself!

3. Where will everyone be drinking - is there a boxrec meet up?

4. What's the deal with Rod Stewart / the undercard - will he be playing just a couple of songs or is it like a full concert? What time will the main event be on? And what time will Rod be on?

5. Will you be allowed to smoke in the arena? Not necessarily in your seats but maybe in a smoking bar area? Will they be serving alcoholic beer in the stadium?

6. Is there an after party and at which hotel?

Over to you

[jamesmcdonnell]

It's Gluhwein. It's just mulled wine. Won't be any stronger than regular wine.

[ringtoneboxing]

Weather will be similar to that in the UK, it's only about 300 miles east of London.

Gluhwein - hot red wine with a tonne of sugar dumped in it.

Hope to meet up with a few Fury fans while I'm there too. Will see who is about at the weigh-in.

Rod will probably do one song, just before the main event. That's what normally happens.

[Noxy]

What's the deal with the weigh-in? Where is it and when?

[Britannian Stallion]

Is there anywhere in Düsseldorf that serves Brandy Alexanders?

[Noxy]

Is there anywhere in Düsseldorf that serves Brandy Alexanders?

Koenig im Norden is good for cocktails, their LITs are well known in western Germany.

[Counter-puncher]

If anyone wants to know about whoring in Düsseldorf, id imagine forcefraser will be here to clue you in at some point

[freddydoesdallas]

It's Gluhwein. It's just mulled wine. Won't be any stronger than regular wine.

Still strong enough to require pacing though!

[mickey1975]

I'll be about, from the weigh in onwards...

[bigped]

I'll be about, from the weigh in onwards...

Where weight in mate and what time? I land 3pm on the Friday

[reggaereggae]

This is a serious question - are you worried about terrorist attacks?

[Counter-puncher]

This is a serious question - are you worried about terrorist attacks?

Irish travellers aren't really known for that sort of thing,mate.

[handsofstone]

This is a serious question - are you worried about terrorist attacks?

Irish travellers aren't really known for that sort of thing,mate.

I didnt know until today that Abraham/Murray was in doubt at one point

[reggaereggae]

This is a serious question - are you worried about terrorist attacks?

Irish travellers aren't really known for that sort of thing,mate.

Well obviously, but it's a huge event with big crowds...and Germany are definitely a target. I belive the expression is 'soft targets'. I bet security will be high though. I think it will be fairly safe.

Although that Rod Stewart is on the show, and with his long mullet, tight jeans and degenerate Western songs (such as 'Some Guys Have all the Luck') he could be a target......

[digzee]

This is a serious question - are you worried about terrorist attacks?

Irish travellers aren't really known for that sort of thing,mate.

Well obviously, but it's a huge event with big crowds...and Germany are definitely a target. I belive the expression is 'soft targets'. I bet security will be high though. I think it will be fairly safe.

Although that Rod Stewart is on the show, and with his long mullet, tight jeans and degenerate Western songs (such as 'Some Guys Have all the Luck') he could be a target......

As long as they are alert I think they should be able to take what they want.

[mickey1975]

I'll be about, from the weigh in onwards...

Where weight in mate and what time? I land 3pm on the Friday

I don't know yet. I'll find it though.

[mickey1975]

This is a serious question - are you worried about terrorist attacks?

It's crossed my mind but that's about it. I wouldn't dream of altering my plans.

[MacTavish]

Even ISIS would be mad to face the wrath of the traveller community - I've seen the scenes at the end of Snatch!

[ILikeBeer]

Why is Rod Stewart there at all?

[MacTavish]

No idea but I'm actually looking forward to seeing him as much as the fight!

[Gazmac81]

the last time im sure he was going sing a few songs to promote his new album

cant whack a bit of Rod , pity if he didn't sing some classics through.

No idea but I'm actually looking forward to seeing him as much as the fight!

[MacTavish]

His top 10 - some absolute belters!

10. You're In My Heart

Rod Stewart’s tribute to sentimental and unwavering commitment, “You’re In My Heart” reached #4 in 1977. Any endeavored effort to direct him off course from his sweetheart would be useless and wasted time.

9. Stay With Me

A rocking fun plea.

8. Young Turks

Rod Stewart evolved easily with the 80's New-Wave beat sounds. He tales the story of the young dreams of Billy and Patti dealing with her teen pregnancy.

7. Some Guys Have All The Luck

Telling it like it is, master story man Stewart sees the success of others from his dark cloud point of view.

6. Hot Legs

A sexy, sexy rock n’ roll song. Stewart had a pleasurable and amusing time with this one.

5. You Wear It Well

Classic Rod Stewart.

4. Da Ya Think I'm Sexy

Stewart is blatantly to the point with this rocking-disco release of an up-front man laying it on the line. “Do you want my body and you think I’m sexy, come along and tell me so?” He’s stepping on the edge of attack mode, or at least coercing his target towards it, with this 1978 hit. Staying at #1 for four weeks, “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” is the definitive provocative hit of that era.

3. Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright)

In the fully loaded seduction-song-deluxe, Stewart’s "Tonight's the Night” carries unconcealed weapons of suggestive expression to conquer his intended target. The song is potent enough to be up there with other erotic 70’s powerhouses like Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff,” and Exile’s “Kiss You All Over.” It was #1 for eight weeks in 1978.

2. Reason To Believe

One of the top 10 played songs on juke boxes worldwide in the decade of the 1970s.

1. Maggie May

Rod Stewart began his solo career away from Faces with a masterpiece. "Maggie May" was the ultimate rock song used to musically handover the 60s to the new decade, and it was heard across the planet. With Stewart’s prolific eloquence, listeners could effortlessly envision this story of a young man captivated by older Maggie May. When he ultimately realizes the effects of his fascination, with proper reverence to Maggie, he humbly does what he needs to do with the relationship. It was #1 for five weeks in 1971.

[johnswan1]

I'd like for Rod to begin with Young Turks for the young Turkish Germans in attendance, followed by Tyson coming out to "Some Guys Have All The Luck" and Wlad to "Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright)". After the fight if Tyson wins they sing duets of "Hot Legs" and "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy", while if Wlad wins he duets "You're In My Heart" aimed at his missus who is banged up in recovery from post natal depression.

[MacTavish]

I'd like for Rod to begin with Young Turks for the young Turkish Germans in attendance, followed by Tyson coming out to "Some Guys Have All The Luck" and Wlad to "Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright)". After the fight if Tyson wins they sing duets of "Hot Legs" and "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy", while if Wlad wins he duets "You're In My Heart" aimed at his missus who is banged up in recovery from post natal depression.

[MacTavish]

Will there be a minuits silence for the Paris attacks do you think?