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jamesmcdonnell wrote:
I think it looks very impressive personally, and unlike any other major boxing venue, plenty to do after the fight.

As close as we have to the MGM grand, though the MGM is probably about four times the size.

NorthEastBoxingFan wrote:looks like a fcking building site.

why has it got a load of ugly spikes sticking out of it - can't they build a round building thesedays without a load of ugly spikes. I didn't see the Victorians making a botched job of the Royal Albert Hall.......I didn't see the Globe theatre in Stratford supported by a load of cranes 10 years on.
Rip off pin cushion.

more of a general criticism than an attempt at a thread, sorry. Well come on it looks sh*t!!

Southpaw Stylist wrote:1) How big is the MGM Grand?

2) What activities were there to do after the fight, James?

Dirk Kelly wrote:

Southpaw Stylist wrote:1) How big is the MGM Grand?

2) What activities were there to do after the fight, James?

What you want to do after the fight is up to you, gamle, drink, strip club. theme park rides, walk down through the various hotels, see a show, eat, and if the fancy takes you smash the ass outof some hookers as prostitution is legal in Vegas and they're not shy in offering their services

Terry D wrote:Leaving the area was a nightmare and a few people resorted to walking along the motorway nearby rather than wait for a taxi.

Pity the Southerners cannot get a few Poles in to clean their bogs. As soon as I got to the O2 I dashed for a piss only to find the toilet had a river of piss running through it and three blocked urinals were adding to the problem every time the flush arrived. Having to turn your pants up before you get into the toilet is a sure sign that something is amiss. In the O2 arena itself there was not much of a problem. Apart for £6.50 for a tiny pizza with only three pieces of pepperoni on it.

Terry D wrote:

NorthEastBoxingFan wrote:

Terry D wrote:Leaving the area was a nightmare and a few people resorted to walking along the motorway nearby rather than wait for a taxi.

Pity the Southerners cannot get a few Poles in to clean their bogs. As soon as I got to the O2 I dashed for a piss only to find the toilet had a river of piss running through it and three blocked urinals were adding to the problem every time the flush arrived. Having to turn your pants up before you get into the toilet is a sure sign that something is amiss. In the O2 arena itself there was not much of a problem. Apart for £6.50 for a tiny pizza with only three pieces of pepperoni on it.

good grief, boxing aside these little things, 6.50 pizzas and walking up the motoway in shoes full of p*ss.......That's a 300 mile journey to me 600 miles all round......boxing aside I would expect to be looked after much better than that had I opted to go which I thought about.
It makes Setanta on your own sofa with a tinny seem much more appealing.

I think the people taking the motorway shortcut were Cockney's looking to nip off the motorway at some point, still a risk though. At one point I did wish I was at home but the atmposphere was well worth it, despite that one dire toilet experience.

I was third in from an aisle seat but was sat next to what can only be described as two obnoxious Frenchmen (and I love France and its people in general). I practically had to twat the guy with my elbow to get some room. He had opera glasses, endless shit around his person, a huge camping bag blocking the aisle and simply refused to let anyone move his bag or get past without clambering over him. I was pretty worse for wear so just slumped in my seat. At one point a lady walked past and we all stood up for her but t ese French guys would not clear their bags. The lady was with a huge Cockney guy who was wearing a leather jacket and looked a bit handy. He told us there was woman coming through and I explained to him the situation with Pepe Le Prick and the immovable bag. The Cockney guy nodded his head and said "He won't move? He's got no choice now the Kahnt! Move your fooking bag mate, a lady wants to get past!". It was a job well done. I'd have bought the Cockney guy a drink if the bar was open. Not sure why I told you all that, possibly because I'm waiting for my lunch hour.

Southpaw Stylist wrote:1) How big is the MGM Grand?

2) What activities were there to do after the fight, James?

TerribleTerry wrote:The arena itself is fantastic but the transport links, remote location make it a white elephant in my book

Terry D wrote:Leaving the area was a nightmare and a few people resorted to walking along the motorway nearby rather than wait for a taxi.

Pity the Southerners cannot get a few Poles in to clean their bogs. As soon as I got to the O2 I dashed for a piss only to find the toilet had a river of piss running through it and three blocked urinals were adding to the problem every time the flush arrived. Having to turn your pants up before you get into the toilet is a sure sign that something is amiss. In the O2 arena itself there was not much of a problem. Apart for £6.50 for a tiny pizza with only three pieces of pepperoni on it.

Dirk Kelly wrote:I personally love the O2 arena, been there a few times now. Easy to get served, toliets are great and the view is tremedous. Yes the transport links are a nightmare but isn't that London in general?

Went to see Oasis a fews years ago at Finsbury Park and they annoucned near the end that the last tube was at something like 11pm. Oasis didn't finish till gone 10:45pm so everyone dashed to the tube. Had to walk miles that night to get a bus back to my car.

I don't understand why they can't put on special tubes, not saying open every station but a direct service to Waterloo, Victoria, Charing Cross or something that allows you to get a taxi or night bus would be ideal.

Ken Livingstone is always banging on about keeping London moving so surely that applies to late night events!