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Shannon Courtenay wants to fight at Watford's Vicarage Road

World bantamweight champion Shannon Courtenay has said she wants to be the first boxer to fight at Watford's Vicarage Road.

The champ, who comes from Abbots Langley, is expected to announce the first defence of her world title very soon, as she looks to take the next step in her career.

She claimed the belt with a unanimous decision victory over Ebanie Bridges at the beginning of last month, after which she told the Watford Observer unification was now her aim.

While her next fight is expected to be at a more conventional venue, the 'babyface assassin' has her eyes on a fight at the Vic in the future.

Answering questions from her fans on Instagram, she said that competing at Vicarage Road would top fighting at even Wembley Stadium or Vegas.

Asked about her dream venue, she responded: "Would love to fight in Vegas & Wembley but the dream is to be the first person to fight at Vicarage Road the Watford Stadium".

I first saw a title reading 'Waford World champion'... I thought, surely can't be Joshua

she sure lucked out didnt she, rando female boxer who had just started boxing gets put on sky from start of her career even when fighting nobodies, takes a loss but at 6-1 or something then fights for a world title right after, basically gotten constant promotion and media work done on her. you hear about how hard a game boxing is, but this is like the total opposite.

someone must really really like her, is she adam smith's sidepiece or something

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 05:49 she sure lucked out didnt she, rando female boxer who had just started boxing gets put on sky from start of her career even when fighting nobodies, takes a loss but at 6-1 or something then fights for a world title right after, basically gotten constant promotion and media work done on her. you hear about how hard a game boxing is, but this is like the total opposite.

someone must really really like her, is she adam smith's sidepiece or something

'Don't Brag About Taking My Side Piece'

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 06:07

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 05:49 she sure lucked out didnt she, rando female boxer who had just started boxing gets put on sky from start of her career even when fighting nobodies, takes a loss but at 6-1 or something then fights for a world title right after, basically gotten constant promotion and media work done on her. you hear about how hard a game boxing is, but this is like the total opposite.

someone must really really like her, is she adam smith's sidepiece or something

'Don't Brag About Taking My Side Piece'

Thide pieth.

They need this get the aussie back for a rematch to sell the fight.

Also she is still only ready for novices

Does she mean on the pitch or do they have a little gym that they could put a ring in?

milpool wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:00 Does she mean on the pitch or do they have a little gym that they could put a ring in?

They'll have a banqueting suite. The one at Elland Road regularly puts on pro shows.

mickey1975 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:38

milpool wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:00 Does she mean on the pitch or do they have a little gym that they could put a ring in?

They'll have a banqueting suite. The one at Elland Road regularly puts on pro shows.

Majority stadiums have and use their banqueting suites.

Bolton, Villa, Leeds, a few other regulars.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:56

mickey1975 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:38

milpool wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:00 Does she mean on the pitch or do they have a little gym that they could put a ring in?

They'll have a banqueting suite. The one at Elland Road regularly puts on pro shows.

Majority stadiums have and use their banqueting suites.

Bolton, Villa, Leeds, a few other regulars.

I did some of my university exams at the main suite at Ashton Gate in Bristol. I’d be surprised if Shannon could fill a venue that size let alone a football stadium.

maverick23 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 10:42

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:56

mickey1975 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:38
They'll have a banqueting suite. The one at Elland Road regularly puts on pro shows.

Majority stadiums have and use their banqueting suites.

Bolton, Villa, Leeds, a few other regulars.

I did some of my university exams at the main suite at Ashton Gate in Bristol. I’d be surprised if Shannon could fill a venue that size let alone a football stadium.

Elland Road isn't small. Maybe 1500-2000.

mickey1975 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 10:51

maverick23 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 10:42

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:56

Majority stadiums have and use their banqueting suites.

Bolton, Villa, Leeds, a few other regulars.

I did some of my university exams at the main suite at Ashton Gate in Bristol. I’d be surprised if Shannon could fill a venue that size let alone a football stadium.

Elland Road isn't small. Maybe 1500-2000.

Ah right. That’s a decent size. Ashton Gate could get 1,000 in. Whether it’s 1,000 or 2,000 - Shannon’s not selling that many tickets!

I'm sure Eddie's DAZN viewers can't wait for it, if BJS can do Stevenage FC then she can do Watford

maverick23 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 10:42

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:56

mickey1975 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:38
They'll have a banqueting suite. The one at Elland Road regularly puts on pro shows.

Majority stadiums have and use their banqueting suites.

Bolton, Villa, Leeds, a few other regulars.

I did some of my university exams at the main suite at Ashton Gate in Bristol. I’d be surprised if Shannon could fill a venue that size let alone a football stadium.

Agree with that. I had a work Christmas party at the same place. Not sure you'd get too many fans in there (With a ring, 500 at most with very little space to spare) but then again, not sure many fans would go to see a Courtenay headlined card.

joshj909 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 11:17

maverick23 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 10:42

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 08:56

Majority stadiums have and use their banqueting suites.

Bolton, Villa, Leeds, a few other regulars.

I did some of my university exams at the main suite at Ashton Gate in Bristol. I’d be surprised if Shannon could fill a venue that size let alone a football stadium.

Agree with that. I had a work Christmas party at the same place. Not sure you'd get too many fans in there (With a ring, 500 at most with very little space to spare) but then again, not sure many fans would go to see a Courtenay headlined card.

They sell 1,000 for music/theatre - would probably be more like 750 for boxing I think.

Most of those venues put the VIP tables ringside with a 3 course meal and waiter service.

Yeah I’ve been to a fair few corporate gigs at the Cardiff stadium. Surprisingly spacious actually, could well imagine a small boxing event taking place there. Sounds like most modern stadiums are similar.

maverick23 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 11:12

mickey1975 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 10:51

maverick23 wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 10:42

I did some of my university exams at the main suite at Ashton Gate in Bristol. I’d be surprised if Shannon could fill a venue that size let alone a football stadium.

Elland Road isn't small. Maybe 1500-2000.

Ah right. That’s a decent size. Ashton Gate could get 1,000 in. Whether it’s 1,000 or 2,000 - Shannon’s not selling that many tickets!

I attended a few boxing events under the dolman stand at Ashton gate. Haskins, Darren dorrington and Dean Francis. Nice intimate venue.
On the topic of Watford, my dad and uncle got a good hiding while there following Bristol city years ago, so Sharon wont be the first.

laurence the vicarage

When she retires from boxing she'd make a great character on EastEnders, playing her self

Omerta wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 17:57 When she retires from boxing she'd make a great character on EastEnders, playing her self

If they did a prequel to Eastenders, she could play either a young Pat Butcher or a young Shirley Carter.

milpool wrote: ↑27 May 2021, 06:50

Omerta wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 17:57 When she retires from boxing she'd make a great character on EastEnders, playing her self

If they did a prequel to Eastenders, she could play either a young Pat Butcher or a young Shirley Carter.

Pat and Shirley are both better looking

They could have Barry from Eastenders as her former trainer.