I thought it looked like Botha, couldnt remember his name though. Botha was calling out another boxer on the BIBA facebook page a few months ago, Botha is still fighting I believe.Grilling Machine wrote:And the Furies didn't realise that it was Botha, so it's a good job for Peter that he stayed put.Counter-puncher wrote:So Parkers promoter was the skinny little guy? And the dude in the baseball cap was Botha? Have I got that right?
Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
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Mimmy
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
It's all a load of gumpf to flog the fight.Grilling Machine wrote:And the Furies didn't realise that it was Botha, so it's a good job for Peter that he stayed put.Counter-puncher wrote:So Parkers promoter was the skinny little guy? And the dude in the baseball cap was Botha? Have I got that right?
"Ooh, it's lucky they didn't realise it was Frans Botha!"
"Ooh Peter is such a bad man gangster he could have Frans Botha in a boot in 5 minutes!"
Pathetic.
I'd have paid £15 for the GGG fight on YouTube in a heartbeat. For this, £10 was taking the piss already and I hope Hennessy and the Furys learn a hard lesson that they might be able to beat us all up but they can't jerk us around. War Parker, but I won't be watching it.
Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
If you've got 4g you can get it, mate!Stuarty30 wrote:I have iPhone and iPad! I'm in my own flat during week just now and I don't have wifi! I need to use my personal hotspot to get on iPad to post on here!clopixolacuphase wrote:So do I. Most fights, unless it Mayweather or Joshua or something like GGG vs Canelo, I can get them on my phone. All the time. My computer is broken and I can't afford another one: if I couldn't stream on my phone I'd be screwed.Stuarty30 wrote:
I have iPhone mate. You can't watch feck all stream wise on anything Apple
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Grilling Machine
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
That's not exactly what I said. Of course it was a sales pitch, but they didn't recognise Botha if you believe Hughie's description of him. My comment's not really about this hoohah but the Furies' apparent lack of knowledge of recentish heavyweight history. What if Frans wasn't on script or something? Could happen.clopixolacuphase wrote:"Ooh, it's lucky they didn't realise it was Frans Botha!"
I'm just craving some entertainment after what feels like a year-long buildup. Get Ric Flair in for some pointers or summat.
Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
It wasn't really a dig at you to be honest. They finally resorted to "beef"Grilling Machine wrote:That's not exactly what I said. Of course it was a sales pitch, but they didn't recognise Botha if you believe Hughie's description of him. My comment's not really about this hoohah but the Furies' apparent lack of knowledge of recentish heavyweight history. What if Frans wasn't on script or something? Could happen.clopixolacuphase wrote:"Ooh, it's lucky they didn't realise it was Frans Botha!"
I'm just craving some entertainment after what feels like a year-long buildup. Get Ric Flair in for some pointers or summat.
"Beef" only works if you've got a genuine nutter like Chisora on board. The rest of the time it's embarrassing and in this case it's clearly a last ditch attempt to drum up some interest. I have to admit, this fight is actually getting plenty of attention on boxrec but more in the way you can't help but slow down to check out a car crash.
Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
Mate!clopixolacuphase wrote:I have to admit, this fight is actually getting plenty of attention on boxrec but more in the way you can't help but slow down to check out a car crash.
Not only is that hilaroius, but it is the best summation of this fight I have read this far.
10/10 with merit for humour
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mickey1975
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
Forget the politics, it's actually a good fight.
Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
Are you going, Mickey?mickey1975 wrote:Forget the politics, it's actually a good fight.
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mickey1975
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
Probably. Depends on others.clopixolacuphase wrote:Are you going, Mickey?mickey1975 wrote:Forget the politics, it's actually a good fight.
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
If Hughie wins, be nice to say I was there both cousins won the title.
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Huggie isn't winning . He is going to be flopping around on the floor gasping for air like a fish out of water.
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JimJim2009
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
With even meaty Mick admitting ticket sales could be better, has anyone heard or seen of any 11th hour discounted ticket deals ? I'd be willing to fill a cheap seat for £20
Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
As much as I take the piss out of it, I'd go if it was in London. You're certainly going to get a good view and it's not like there's going to a massive queue at the bar. I have a load of casual mates who are always up for any boxing so long as I can get tickets. Easy night out sorted.mickey1975 wrote:If Hughie wins, be nice to say I was there both cousins won the title.
I'm not going to Manchester, though.
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mickey1975
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
I don't think he will.Grailer wrote:Huggie isn't winning . He is going to be flopping around on the floor gasping for air like a fish out of water.
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mickey1975
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
I put on FB it was absolutely ridiculous to hold it there the minute the announcement was made, it makes you wonder what they're even thinking.
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Nightmare Roy
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
It's a good night out/ weekend away.clopixolacuphase wrote:As much as I take the piss out of it, I'd go if it was in London. You're certainly going to get a good view and it's not like there's going to a massive queue at the bar. I have a load of casual mates who are always up for any boxing so long as I can get tickets. Easy night out sorted.mickey1975 wrote:If Hughie wins, be nice to say I was there both cousins won the title.
I'm not going to Manchester, though.
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Boxerbeetle
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
Knowing Hennessy, he'll probably try to raise ticket prices at the 11th hour as a way of recouping his lossesJimJim2009 wrote:With even meaty Mick admitting ticket sales could be better, has anyone heard or seen of any 11th hour discounted ticket deals ? I'd be willing to fill a cheap seat for £20
Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
If I'm going to spend a weekend away trust me Manchester is not on my radar.Nightmare Roy wrote:It's a good night out/ weekend away.clopixolacuphase wrote:As much as I take the piss out of it, I'd go if it was in London. You're certainly going to get a good view and it's not like there's going to a massive queue at the bar. I have a load of casual mates who are always up for any boxing so long as I can get tickets. Easy night out sorted.mickey1975 wrote:If Hughie wins, be nice to say I was there both cousins won the title.
I'm not going to Manchester, though.
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Nightmare Roy
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
Ha ha fair enoughclopixolacuphase wrote:If I'm going to spend a weekend away trust me Manchester is not on my radar.Nightmare Roy wrote:It's a good night out/ weekend away.clopixolacuphase wrote: As much as I take the piss out of it, I'd go if it was in London. You're certainly going to get a good view and it's not like there's going to a massive queue at the bar. I have a load of casual mates who are always up for any boxing so long as I can get tickets. Easy night out sorted.
I'm not going to Manchester, though.
Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
Grailer wrote:Huggie isn't winning . He is going to be flopping around on the floor gasping for air like a fish out of water.
He is winning, wide UD
Good boxer
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
For me it's not a PPV fight full stop, but I think they've might to ok if people got change from a tenner, £15 is just silly money IMOclopixolacuphase wrote:It's all a load of gumpf to flog the fight.Grilling Machine wrote:And the Furies didn't realise that it was Botha, so it's a good job for Peter that he stayed put.Counter-puncher wrote:So Parkers promoter was the skinny little guy? And the dude in the baseball cap was Botha? Have I got that right?
"Ooh, it's lucky they didn't realise it was Frans Botha!"
"Ooh Peter is such a bad man gangster he could have Frans Botha in a boot in 5 minutes!"
Pathetic.
I'd have paid £15 for the GGG fight on YouTube in a heartbeat. For this, £10 was taking the piss already and I hope Hennessy and the Furys learn a hard lesson that they might be able to beat us all up but they can't jerk us around. War Parker, but I won't be watching it.
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
One thing to consider is that this is available on youtube Ppv Worldwide. There may well be hardcore fans in countries where this isn't televised who are quite happy to pick this up.
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jamesmcdonnell
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
Nice idea, but most people in the uk dont know who fury is, parker is i dare say unknown outside of nz.jameswilson wrote:One thing to consider is that this is available on youtube Ppv Worldwide. There may well be hardcore fans in countries where this isn't televised who are quite happy to pick this up.
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SaadOffTheDeck
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
It's on TV here in the states and it's more expensive. I'd be shocked if it did over 200 buys.jameswilson wrote:One thing to consider is that this is available on youtube Ppv Worldwide. There may well be hardcore fans in countries where this isn't televised who are quite happy to pick this up.
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Tuan_Jim
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Re: Is the Fury v Parker going to be a hard sell?
Can anyone clarify what exactly happened with Frans Botha?