Flannagan v Mathews 13th Feb Echo Arena

[ste1983]

Can't see it anywhere on here but Terry Flannagan v Derry Mathews officially announced by FW, takes place at the Echo Arena 13th Feb, live on allegedly.

Decent all British world title fight, looking forward to it Flannagan on points for me.

[simonwalsh]

Can't see it anywhere on here but Terry Flannagan v Derry Mathews officially announced by FW, takes place at the Echo Arena 13th Feb, live on allegedly.

Decent all British world title fight, looking forward to it Flannagan on points for me.

Nice looking fight. Think a little trip to Liverpool is in the offing for this.

[fizzjambo]

Good fight. Not a good world title fight, in the true meaning mind but that's the norm these days.

DM is always dangerous and will give everything he's got but TF is all wrong for him IMO and his work rate will overwhelm him in the last 3-4 rounds I reckon

[forestbox]

Think flannagan will stop him late.

[pyenest77]

Tickets on sale Monday will see what the prices are & hopefully get my hands on some.

[wesshaw1985]

would have thought it would have been better having the champ defending his title and more than likely winning in his home town, should have let the scousers travel to manc...

[simonwalsh]

would have thought it would have been better having the champ defending his title and more than likely winning in his home town, should have let the scousers travel to manc...

I thought that too, however Derry said on Twitter that Flanagan "had on option" but to travel to Liverpool. Probably Derry trying to make out the big man/big draw, and fair play to him for doing so, however I think the most likely reason however is the Arena is quite booked up.

31st Jan - Gig
6th - Gig
13th - Gig
20th - *Free*
27th - Quigg v Frampton
5th March - Gig
12th March - Gig
19th March - Gig
26th March - *Free*

So only two dates free between end of Jan and start of April. Unless of course they were to have it on a Friday which opens up one or two. Nowhere else really to have it. Velodrome probably a bit small.

[wesshaw1985]

would have thought it would have been better having the champ defending his title and more than likely winning in his home town, should have let the scousers travel to manc...

I thought that too, however Derry said on Twitter that Flanagan "had on option" but to travel to Liverpool. Probably Derry trying to make out the big man/big draw, and fair play to him for doing so, however I think the most likely reason however is the Arena is quite booked up.

31st Jan - Gig
6th - Gig
13th - Gig
20th - *Free*
27th - Quigg v Frampton
5th March - Gig
12th March - Gig
19th March - Gig
26th March - *Free*

So only two dates free between end of Jan and start of April. Unless of course they were to have it on a Friday which opens up one or two. Nowhere else really to have it. Velodrome probably a bit small.

might have been better to have it in a smaller venue and packed it out rather than having it in a big arena and having it looking empty...

[cocobongo]

To be fair I went FW last show in Manchester and it was nowhere near full and the echo being only half the size so maybe im being stupid but does that make it not just easier to fill but also cheaper to hire?

On the fight it's self as I'm mates with Derry will be fully supporting him Flanagan has done everything asked of him and well so far, but Derry is at his most dangerous as an underdog and I believe he is the puncher of the 2 it's a good fight C'mon Derry lad!

[simonwalsh]

might have been better to have it in a smaller venue and packed it out rather than having it in a big arena and having it looking empty...

Fair one. Didn't realise Echo was quite so small. By comparison anyway.

Still a good fight, and hopefully I'll be there.

[ste1983]

Yeah definitely think the size of the venue makes sense, really like the Echo arena for boxing not really a bad view quite fancy going up but got Frampton/Quigg same month £ isn't it.

Remember how nuts Terry's fans were at Wolves Civic (Ormond fight) reckon the crowd could be a bit lively with the whole Manc/Scousers rivalry.

[PredatorHayds]

Good fight.
Hopefully the start of the lightweights facing off for world honours.
Huge fan of Derry he's a top bloke but I favour Turbo on points in this one.

[ScottDetonator]

A decent contest this one. Who would deny Derry a stunning ko victory?

[wesshaw1985]

might have been better to have it in a smaller venue and packed it out rather than having it in a big arena and having it looking empty...

Fair one. Didn't realise Echo was quite so small. By comparison anyway.

Still a good fight, and hopefully I'll be there.

Similair size to the old GMex in manchester.
Just think as it is now Terry Flanaghan should be building his fan base in manchester.
Get a load of local manc names on the card and put some scousers in the under card along with Derry headlining and youve gog 10,000 there to see Flanaghan win again.
Strange move by FW in my opinion...

[palooka]

A decent contest this one. Who would deny Derry a stunning ko victory?

Terry looks solid, it'll be a good bout, Derry doesn't let himself down but Flannegan improves every bout.

[simonwalsh]

might have been better to have it in a smaller venue and packed it out rather than having it in a big arena and having it looking empty...

Fair one. Didn't realise Echo was quite so small. By comparison anyway.

Still a good fight, and hopefully I'll be there.

Similair size to the old GMex in manchester.
Just think as it is now Terry Flanaghan should be building his fan base in manchester.
Get a load of local manc names on the card and put some scousers in the under card along with Derry headlining and youve gog 10,000 there to see Flanaghan win again.
Strange move by FW in my opinion...

I never went to it when it was still the GMex. I don't think there's any seats there any more (or wasn't last time I went about a year ago) so don't think that's work any more?

I agree that he should build in Manchester. Especially as it's convenient for me! But then Liverpool's only an hour on the train.

[wesshaw1985]

might have been better to have it in a smaller venue and packed it out rather than having it in a big arena and having it looking empty...

Fair one. Didn't realise Echo was quite so small. By comparison anyway.

Still a good fight, and hopefully I'll be there.

Similair size to the old GMex in manchester.
Just think as it is now Terry Flanaghan should be building his fan base in manchester.
Get a load of local manc names on the card and put some scousers in the under card along with Derry headlining and youve gog 10,000 there to see Flanaghan win again.
Strange move by FW in my opinion...

I never went to it when it was still the GMex. I don't think there's any seats there any more (or wasn't last time I went about a year ago) so don't think that's work any more?

I agree that he should build in Manchester. Especially as it's convenient for me! But then Liverpool's only an hour on the train.[/quote]

Haha agreed.
New champs shouldnt travel to challengers backyards.
Liam Smith fighting in Manchester and now Flanaghan fighting in Liverpool.
FW needs to get hold of a map asap

[Reece_D]

Flannagan is levels above Derry and will stop him mid to late rounds TKO.

[ste1983]

might have been better to have it in a smaller venue and packed it out rather than having it in a big arena and having it looking empty...

Fair one. Didn't realise Echo was quite so small. By comparison anyway.

Still a good fight, and hopefully I'll be there.

Similair size to the old GMex in manchester.
Just think as it is now Terry Flanaghan should be building his fan base in manchester.
Get a load of local manc names on the card and put some scousers in the under card along with Derry headlining and youve gog 10,000 there to see Flanaghan win again.
Strange move by FW in my opinion...

The Gmex (or Manchester Central) is just a flat hall though isn't it not great for boxing no tiered seating.

[MarkMcBurney]

It's small but the Echo is great for boxing, not a bad view in the house, and loads of parking right next door too.

[orbtastic]

Yeah, I like the Echo. Even the seats right at the back are a decent view.

[wesshaw1985]

allegedly ‏@allegedly_tv - 2 hours ago
Press conference Monday for @terryflanagan5 v @derrymathews23 world title fight. Tickets also on sale Monday!

Frank hasn't done an interview with IFL TV for awhile, wonder if he'll be giving away hundreds of tickets again...

[ste1983]

allegedly ‏@allegedly_tv - 2 hours ago
Press conference Monday for @terryflanagan5 v @derrymathews23 world title fight. Tickets also on sale Monday!

Frank hasn't done an interview with IFL TV for awhile, wonder if he'll be giving away hundreds of tickets again...

Not just FW that give away tickets, all you had to do for tickets to the recent Matchroom Sheffield show was go and spend more than £50 in Scotts on fight day.

[wesshaw1985]

allegedly ‏@allegedly_tv - 2 hours ago
Press conference Monday for @terryflanagan5 v @derrymathews23 world title fight. Tickets also on sale Monday!

Frank hasn't done an interview with IFL TV for awhile, wonder if he'll be giving away hundreds of tickets again...

Not just FW that give away tickets, all you had to do for tickets to the recent Matchroom Sheffield show was go and spend more than £50 in Scotts on fight day.

dress like Kugan Cassius for a day, could you take it all back the day after?