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Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 04:16
by bigjack
There is definitely more to it than shoulder injuries,i'm sure he would have realised that he wasn't up to it a while back but probably kept ignoring the signs.
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 06:32
by rob h
Does seem suspicious that Bika has said nothing about the fight...
Makes me wonder if this was just all a publicity stunt for the Benn name / brand.
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 06:39
by coneye
rob h wrote: ↑30 Oct 2019, 06:32
Does seem suspicious that Bika has said nothing about the fight...
Makes me wonder if this was just all a publicity stunt for the Benn name / brand.
Suspect maybee a combination of this and poor ticket sales
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 06:59
by Floyd the snake
Amazed their carrying on with Scott Harrison top of the bill , heading for financial disaster people involved must be clueless !
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 07:36
by Noxy
The fight is off, but is it really off...
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 14:46
by MasterG
Noxy wrote: ↑30 Oct 2019, 07:36
The fight is off, but is it really off...
lets put it another way, the fight is not on
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 14:49
by MasterG
I thought the ticket prices would have dropped somewhat but still the same. over £500 for not so ringside.
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 15:20
by Floyd the snake
Bit optimistic there I think , will be amazed if this bill takes place .
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 15:38
by Floyd the snake
Tommy Jacobs saying 9k tickets sold before Benn pulled out , be interesting to see how many get re funded , they'll do well to get 1k through the doors come fight night .
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 16:01
by spudder56
Floyd the snake wrote: ↑30 Oct 2019, 15:38
Tommy Jacobs saying 9k tickets sold before Benn pulled out , be interesting to see how many get re funded , they'll do well to get 1k through the doors come fight night .
It will be very interesting to see if people get their money back as I see it the show has got to happen as they carnt refund any money so they will chuck money at it to avoid paying any refunds
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 16:22
by bigjack
The tickets are still for sale and still show Benn v Bika,anyone know who is on the undercard
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 16:33
by spudder56
bigjack wrote: ↑30 Oct 2019, 16:22
The tickets are still for sale and still show Benn v Bika,anyone know who is on the undercard
Scott Harrison and tommy Jacobs are joint headliners if biba owner gianluca Di caro is to be believed full card is on his Facebook page
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 30 Oct 2019, 16:35
by bigjack
spudder56 wrote: ↑30 Oct 2019, 16:33
bigjack wrote: ↑30 Oct 2019, 16:22
The tickets are still for sale and still show Benn v Bika,anyone know who is on the undercard
Scott Harrison and tommy Jacobs are joint headliners if biba owner gianluca Di caro is to be believed full card is on his Facebook page
Cheers mate,i know of someone who has bought 2 x £50 tickets and is hoping for a refund,doubt that will happen
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 31 Oct 2019, 05:23
by bigjack
Who is Tommy Jacobs ?is it the fighter with 1 pro fight 3 years ago ?
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 31 Oct 2019, 09:32
by margaret thatcher
spudder56 wrote: ↑30 Oct 2019, 16:33
bigjack wrote: ↑30 Oct 2019, 16:22
The tickets are still for sale and still show Benn v Bika,anyone know who is on the undercard
Scott Harrison and tommy Jacobs are joint headliners if biba owner gianluca Di caro is to be believed full card is on his Facebook page
How is Gianny at marketing, I don't think I've seen you comment on that before
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 31 Oct 2019, 09:43
by spudder56
margaret thatcher wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 09:32
spudder56 wrote: ↑30 Oct 2019, 16:33
Scott Harrison and tommy Jacobs are joint headliners if biba owner gianluca Di caro is to be believed full card is on his Facebook page
How is Gianny at marketing, I don't think I've seen you comment on that before
Gianluca is the best marketing guy the game has ever seen imo he’s convinced white collar boxes that they need to be licensed and gratefully accepts licence fees
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 31 Oct 2019, 12:29
by stujones
He seemed like he was talking about his weight on Saturday on IFL - didn't seem to be an indication that he was pulling out.
Should have had that spar sooner. Should have had that spar before announcing the fight tbh.
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 31 Oct 2019, 13:01
by Twinkle Toes
This leaves a sour taste, especially for people that take Benn on his word.
All those demons Benn talked about and him needing redemption with this last one fight. Are we supposed to believe they are going to disappear now? - There is a point where no one can take a lot of notice of what he says (ala Dave Allen)
He's supposedly been training like a beast, even his own kids said the same, making comments such as there is no other 55 year old like him. I find it odd that his shoulders haven't played up well before now.
Wish him well obviously, loved watching Benn when he was up for it. I suspect he's had a hard spar and thought fk this. Can't blame him to be fair, but probably should have done it before he committed to announcing his return.
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 31 Oct 2019, 13:49
by bigjack
Twinkle Toes wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 13:01
This leaves a sour taste, especially for people that take Benn on his word.
All those demons Benn talked about and him needing redemption with this last one fight. Are we supposed to believe they are going to disappear now? - There is a point where no one can take a lot of notice of what he says (ala Dave Allen)
He's supposedly been training like a beast, even his own kids said the same, making comments such as there is no other 55 year old like him. I find it odd that his shoulders haven't played up well before now.
Wish him well obviously, loved watching Benn when he was up for it. I suspect he's had a hard spar and thought fk this. Can't blame him to be fair, but probably should have done it before he committed to announcing his return.
Yes and people bought tickets
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 31 Oct 2019, 15:41
by MasterG
bigjack wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 13:49
Twinkle Toes wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 13:01
This leaves a sour taste, especially for people that take Benn on his word.
All those demons Benn talked about and him needing redemption with this last one fight. Are we supposed to believe they are going to disappear now? - There is a point where no one can take a lot of notice of what he says (ala Dave Allen)
He's supposedly been training like a beast, even his own kids said the same, making comments such as there is no other 55 year old like him. I find it odd that his shoulders haven't played up well before now.
Wish him well obviously, loved watching Benn when he was up for it. I suspect he's had a hard spar and thought fk this. Can't blame him to be fair, but probably should have done it before he committed to announcing his return.
Yes and people bought tickets
refunds have been offered
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 31 Oct 2019, 16:33
by bigjack
MasterG wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 15:41
bigjack wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 13:49
Yes and people bought tickets
refunds have been offered
That's good then.
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 31 Oct 2019, 16:37
by bigjack
MasterG wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 15:41
bigjack wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 13:49
Yes and people bought tickets
refunds have been offered
Eventim still advertising Benn v Bika
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 01 Nov 2019, 18:26
by Coco
bigjack wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 05:23
Who is Tommy Jacobs ?is it the fighter with 1 pro fight 3 years ago ?
A decent amateur who had a long stretch in jail and can't get a license until his sentence is spent. Therefore he is doing the white collar thing
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 01 Nov 2019, 23:55
by gazwilson45
Coco wrote: ↑01 Nov 2019, 18:26
bigjack wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 05:23
Who is Tommy Jacobs ?is it the fighter with 1 pro fight 3 years ago ?
A decent amateur who had a long stretch in jail and can't get a license until his sentence is spent. Therefore he is doing the white collar thing
Assuming your talking about Jacob's boxrec record? Hes down as 1 and 0 as boxrec recognised that bout which was a Malta boxing commission sanctioned show, since the MBC restructured as BIBA ,boxrec wont/dont recognise the bouts now.
Re: Nigel Benn fight with Bika is off
Posted: 02 Nov 2019, 04:40
by bigjack
gazwilson45 wrote: ↑01 Nov 2019, 23:55
Coco wrote: ↑01 Nov 2019, 18:26
A decent amateur who had a long stretch in jail and can't get a license until his sentence is spent. Therefore he is doing the white collar thing
Assuming your talking about Jacob's boxrec record? Hes down as 1 and 0 as boxrec recognised that bout which was a Malta boxing commission sanctioned show, since the MBC restructured as BIBA ,boxrec wont/dont recognise the bouts now.
That's the one i looked at on boxrec,the more i look into who's on this show,the more shocked i am at the cost of the tickets
