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MightyWarrior wrote:Secondsout -

Prince Naseem Hamed may come face-to-face with conqueror Marco Antonio Barrera at the Sheffield Hallam FM Arena this Saturday.

Both featherweight greats will be ringside for the eagerly-awaited IBF/WBA unification clash between Ricky Hatton and Carlos Maussa this Saturday, promoters Fight Academy have said.

Fight Academy's Dennis Hobson added: "You know you are presenting a top quality main event when rivals like Naz and Barrera will sit down next to each as long as they get the see the big fight."

Ticket are very nearly gone for the big event at the Sheffield Hallam FM Arena and the nearest available accommodation for fight night in in Barnsley.
Hobson said: "I appeal to any hotel in Yorkshire which has rooms available for Saturday night to get in touch with us at Fight Academy because we're still trying to find accommodation for some of our guests and fans."

Hmmmmm....Apparently, Tyson will be carrying Hatton's belts into the ring too....

My T Sharp wrote:Shame it failed I would love to see Frank promote Maussa Vs M'Baye.

G-man wrote:Nice move, real classy:

Hatton-Maussa survives legal challenge!
By G. Leon

November 22, 2005 - A list-ditch effort to hold up the world championship bout between Ricky Hatton and Carlos Maussa failed yesterday when an American judge refused to interfere with the WBA's sanction of the contest. Hatton, who is generally recognized as the true world champion of the 140-pound division, holds the IBF belt while Maussa holds the WBA title. A lawsuit was filed in New York on behalf of Souleymane M'Baye, the top rated contender in the WBA. M'Baye, represented by Judd Burstein, argued that Maussa should not be able to defend his title against anyone but M'Baye because the WBA allegedly violated its rules when it gave Maussa an exception to his mandatory defense. Federal Judge Denny Chin disagreed with M'Baye and allowed the bout to proceed with the WBA's sanction, although he did order that the Hatton-Maussa winner could not defend the WBA title until further proceedings are held. M'Baye is a legitimate but anonymous contender, below Burstein's usual A-list clientele. However, M'Baye's suit is reportedly being backed by British promoter allegedly allegedly, who is already locked in a bitter struggle with Hatton since Hatton left Warren's promotional company. Warren tried on his own to block Hatton-Maussa in a British court but withdrew the motion and now is relegated to seeking a monetary award from Hatton. Warren, however, has reportedly signed M'Baye to a promotional contract and retained Burstein to represent the boxer in a bid to frustrate Hatton's career with his new promoter, Fight Academy. The Hatton-Maussa bout will proceed as scheduled on Saturday in Sheffield, England and United States fans will be able to see it on pay-per-view for around $20 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Remember where you heard it first! 5:55 PM EST

Coconut wrote:

My T Sharp wrote:Shame it failed I would love to see Frank promote Maussa Vs M'Baye.

It would mean he wouldn't have to put Harrison - Guzman on the Calzaghe - Lacy undercard to fill the MEN. Which would mean he wouldn't lose two of his bankers in one night.

Wales wrote:I believe the only seats left for the show now have a "restricted view", thats according to the box office when you phone for tickets anyway.

Cuban Lion wrote:ha ha frank has failed twice now.
bit quite now boxingchat, are you making frank feel better?

Terence wrote: If he is the #1 promoter in the UK why he is he chasing Hatton around like a jilted one-night stand who is desperate for a relationship?

Wales wrote:"A very limited number of £75 and £50 tickets have just been released - these tickets may have a slight restiction on their view and as such can only be purchased by calling the Arena Box Office on 0114 256 56 56 so that customers are fully aware of the seating location before they make the decision to purchase. "

Thats all thats left from the area themselves.

My T Sharp wrote:

MightyWarrior wrote:Secondsout -

Prince Naseem Hamed may come face-to-face with conqueror Marco Antonio Barrera at the Sheffield Hallam FM Arena this Saturday.

Both featherweight greats will be ringside for the eagerly-awaited IBF/WBA unification clash between Ricky Hatton and Carlos Maussa this Saturday, promoters Fight Academy have said.

Fight Academy's Dennis Hobson added: "You know you are presenting a top quality main event when rivals like Naz and Barrera will sit down next to each as long as they get the see the big fight."

Ticket are very nearly gone for the big event at the Sheffield Hallam FM Arena and the nearest available accommodation for fight night in in Barnsley.
Hobson said: "I appeal to any hotel in Yorkshire which has rooms available for Saturday night to get in touch with us at Fight Academy because we're still trying to find accommodation for some of our guests and fans."

Hmmmmm....Apparently, Tyson will be carrying Hatton's belts into the ring too....

The publicity releases get better as the fight gets closer. By Friday, Muhammad Ali will be working the corner and Angelina Jolie will be one of the ringcard girls.

My T Sharp wrote:

MightyWarrior wrote:Secondsout -

Prince Naseem Hamed may come face-to-face with conqueror Marco Antonio Barrera at the Sheffield Hallam FM Arena this Saturday.

Both featherweight greats will be ringside for the eagerly-awaited IBF/WBA unification clash between Ricky Hatton and Carlos Maussa this Saturday, promoters Fight Academy have said.

Fight Academy's Dennis Hobson added: "You know you are presenting a top quality main event when rivals like Naz and Barrera will sit down next to each as long as they get the see the big fight."

Ticket are very nearly gone for the big event at the Sheffield Hallam FM Arena and the nearest available accommodation for fight night in in Barnsley.
Hobson said: "I appeal to any hotel in Yorkshire which has rooms available for Saturday night to get in touch with us at Fight Academy because we're still trying to find accommodation for some of our guests and fans."

Hmmmmm....Apparently, Tyson will be carrying Hatton's belts into the ring too....

The publicity releases get better as the fight gets closer. By Friday, Muhammad Ali will be working the corner and Angelina Jolie will be one of the ringcard girls.

John Dillinger wrote:

Wales wrote:"A very limited number of £75 and £50 tickets have just been released - these tickets may have a slight restiction on their view and as such can only be purchased by calling the Arena Box Office on 0114 256 56 56 so that customers are fully aware of the seating location before they make the decision to purchase. "

Thats all thats left from the area themselves.

Not sure that's quite true, allegedly. Does the Arena have any restricted view tickets? er don't think so. Is this a way of selling off tickets cheap to ensure a full house?

KO Atrist wrote:

Cuban Lion wrote:ha ha frank has failed twice now.
bit quite now boxingchat, are you making frank feel better?

Yeah, and just wait for the counterclaim from FA , and Hattons counterclaim. Both against Warren.

He's sinking fast.

BoxingChat - Go and wipe Franks arse

boxingchat wrote:Hobson and Waterman...sinking fast?

The bonanza payday expected by 'Steptoe and Son' AKA Hobson and Waterman looks to be fading quickly as ticket sales for their Hatton 'extravaganza' are struggling to reach Six, yes Six, Thousand.

What sort of Promoters cannot sell Hatton on the back of his Kostya Tszyu triumph? Has the Hatton bubble burst or has the truth suddenly dawned on them that in fact, this is all HE EVER sold without the trusty Mancunian undercard that he continuously fed off? Seems allegedly allegedly was right, Hatton does not fill the MEN without alot of hard work from his team and a good undercard.

One of the 'Fight Academy' employees has already revealed that Steptoe and Son are expecting to blow over £200k (ouch!) on the show after Ray 'The Revloutionary' Hatton backed over 2,000 tickets yesterday, hence the "more tickets being released to the fans line".

This show had disaster written on it from day one and proves that the Hattons are working on greed alone. Mind you, that said, any Promoter worthy of a licence (Have they actually got one yet?) should be able to sell Ricky Hatton otherwise what the hell are they doing in the business? What do they need to ensure a full-arena? The second coming of JC himself?

The PPV will be a let-down as will the show itself and then watch the Hatton's scurry back over the Pennines, drop FA and try and find another mug promoter to take a massive risk on their behalf. Audley Harrison tried that one and people soon got wise.

Wouldn't Steptoe's cash be better spent on Clinton Woods, who must be getting piles sitting out for so long? Why isn't he on the show? Because the Hatton's didn't want to cut their cake too thin, that's why.

The Hattons have led these fools a merry dance from day one and I hope they have now learnt their lesson, albeit the hard way, from "The nicest people we've ever worked with" Now you all know why 'Reckless Ray' didn't take out a Promoters licence himself!

The whole thing is a farce.

"I'll be glad when this bollocks is over" said one 'trusted' member of Fight Academy, "we don't even have a firm undercard yet" he continued.

"Hatton couldn't give a toss as his money is being paid by Sky and he isn't helping us one bit cos he's struggling with his weight in MAnchester and Billy Graham is being a complete arsehole being un-cooperatvie (What, is that something new?) this leaves the Promoters facing a financial disaster and one that could finally sink the self acclaimed "New force in Boxing".

Still it was fun while it lasted!

All together now.....................Ahhhhh!

MightyWarrior wrote:

boxingchat wrote: Has the Hatton bubble burst or has the truth suddenly dawned on them that in fact, this is all HE EVER sold without the trusty Mancunian undercard that he continuously fed off? Seems allegedly allegedly allegedly was right, Hatton does not fill the MEN without alot of hard work from his team and a good undercard.

Good undercard?! Must've missed that one!