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I remember you telling me that Hatton would only be able to sell 10,000 - 15,000 tickets for a fight with Lazcano.

Had to smile when I saw on pre sales alone he'd sold 15,000.....then in 4 hours this figure had hit 42,000 and is now around 46,000.

Anything to say now? (Not about the fight, purely about your estimate of sales) :)

MON wrote:I remember you telling me that Hatton would only be able to sell 10,000 - 15,000 tickets for a fight with Lazcano.

Had to smile when I saw on pre sales alone he'd sold 15,000.....then in 4 hours this figure had hit 42,000 and is now around 46,000.

Anything to say now? (Not about the fight, purely about your estimate of sales) :)

I will say that he has 46K people paying for a load of crap!


The Panto continues!

You admit you're wrong though obviously?

MON wrote:You admit you're wrong though obviously?

I estimated 10-15K and he has sold a lot more.

So your estimate was wrong?

To be honest, I didn't think he'd sell more than 20,000.

MON wrote:So your estimate was wrong?

It's an estimate that was under the actual amount sold!

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:To be honest, I didn't think he'd sell more than 20,000.

I always thought he'd sell upwards of 40,000.

The opponent was almost irrelevant. It's Ricky's first fight in 3 years in England and I think people want to go for the atmosphere, the night out and the experience as much as for the actual fight. He also probably has a fair few new fans after the much hyped Mayweather fight who want to see him live.

MON wrote:

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:To be honest, I didn't think he'd sell more than 20,000.

I always thought he'd sell upwards of 40,000.

The opponent was almost irrelevant. It's Ricky's first fight in 3 years in England and I think people want to go for the atmosphere, the night out and the experience as much as for the actual fight. He also probably has a fair few new fans after the much hyped Mayweather fight who want to see him live.

Good for Hatton but thats about it.

Come on DG eat some humble pie.

Yeah okay we all know Hatton is doing things for himself - anyone who thinks any different is barking mad.

But - Ricky Hatton is fantastic for British Boxing - this crowd is great for British Boxing - the publicity is great for British Boxing!!!

One day you will have your day DG

Spud wrote:Come on DG eat some humble pie.

Yeah okay we all know Hatton is doing things for himself - anyone who thinks any different is barking mad.

But - Ricky Hatton is fantastic for British Boxing - this crowd is great for British Boxing - the publicity is great for British Boxing!!!

One day you will have your day DG

I disagree.

How is it good for the FANS who have to oay £15.00 for this load of toilet?

I remember wathing Lennox Lewis Vs Evander - Tyson Vs Holyfield and countless other greats of the sport for FREE!

No - I have to pay to watch this ka ka?

To quote Amy Winehouse..

deh try to make me buy Hatton fight I say NO NO NO!

But... has he sold 46,000 tickets OR £46,000 worth as Hatton seemed to suggest just now on Sky?

Maybe I am reading something that isn't there, but I wouldn't be surprised. What was the original source?

Maelstrom wrote:But... has he sold 46,000 tickets OR £46,000 worth as Hatton seemed to suggest just now on Sky?

Maybe I am reading something that isn't there, but I wouldn't be surprised. What was the original source?

I caught that as well.

Who knows? In fact I could not care.

DG. wrote:

Spud wrote:Come on DG eat some humble pie.

Yeah okay we all know Hatton is doing things for himself - anyone who thinks any different is barking mad.

But - Ricky Hatton is fantastic for British Boxing - this crowd is great for British Boxing - the publicity is great for British Boxing!!!

One day you will have your day DG

I disagree.

How is it good for the FANS who have to oay £15.00 for this load of toilet?

I remember wathing Lennox Lewis Vs Evander - Tyson Vs Holyfield and countless other greats of the sport for FREE!

No - I have to pay to watch this ka ka?

To quote Amy Winehouse..

deh try to make me buy Hatton fight I say NO NO NO!

LOL

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:To be honest, I didn't think he'd sell more than 20,000.

Look what Calzaghe sold against Manfredo, Hatton back in Manchester was a sure sell. If 35,000 or so went to America, most without tickets, he'll pack them in at home.

I didn't expect it to sell so well either. Amazing when you consider Haye/Maccarinelli didn't completely sell out.
I didn't think it had been hugely publicised. Did any papers carry adverts today?
The ticket prices aren't overly expensive though. £30/35 tickets are pretty reasonable when you consider the Khan fight is £40 and there is no undercard with Matthews/Foster off the bill.

The Hawk wrote:

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:To be honest, I didn't think he'd sell more than 20,000.

Look what Calzaghe sold against Manfredo, Hatton back in Manchester was a sure sell. If 35,000 or so went to America, most without tickets, he'll pack them in at home.

But as Claude mentioned in Boxing News.

There were factors involved.


1) Venue

2) PBF

3) Holiday Vibe

Lazcano is a lightweight inactive.

Spud wrote:Come on DG eat some humble pie.

Yeah okay we all know Hatton is doing things for himself - anyone who thinks any different is barking mad.

But - Ricky Hatton is fantastic for British Boxing - this crowd is great for British Boxing - the publicity is great for British Boxing!!!

One day you will have your day DG

Youve changed your bloody tune.

Maelstrom wrote:But... has he sold 46,000 tickets OR £46,000 worth as Hatton seemed to suggest just now on Sky?

Maybe I am reading something that isn't there, but I wouldn't be surprised. What was the original source?

I heard him say that too. What the dufus meant was they sold 45,00 tickets.

DG. wrote:

Spud wrote:Come on DG eat some humble pie.

Yeah okay we all know Hatton is doing things for himself - anyone who thinks any different is barking mad.

But - Ricky Hatton is fantastic for British Boxing - this crowd is great for British Boxing - the publicity is great for British Boxing!!!

One day you will have your day DG

I disagree.

How is it good for the FANS who have to oay £15.00 for this load of toilet?

I remember wathing Lennox Lewis Vs Evander - Tyson Vs Holyfield and countless other greats of the sport for FREE!

No - I have to pay to watch this ka ka?

To quote Amy Winehouse..

deh try to make me buy Hatton fight I say NO NO NO!

' Amy!!!!!

Tyson v Holy was free????? i swear it was PPV??

BAMBI wrote:

DG. wrote:

Spud wrote:Come on DG eat some humble pie.

Yeah okay we all know Hatton is doing things for himself - anyone who thinks any different is barking mad.

But - Ricky Hatton is fantastic for British Boxing - this crowd is great for British Boxing - the publicity is great for British Boxing!!!

One day you will have your day DG

I disagree.

How is it good for the FANS who have to pay £15.00 for this load of toilet?

I remember wathing Lennox Lewis Vs Evander - Tyson Vs Holyfield and countless other greats of the sport for FREE!

No - I have to pay to watch this ka ka?

To quote Amy Winehouse..

deh try to make me buy Hatton fight I say NO NO NO!

' Amy!!!!!

Tyson v Holy was free????? i swear it was PPV??

I did not have sky in those days so I watched it at a fiends house - but I think it was free!

Anyone remember paying for it?

The Promotion should either be called.


1)Wrestlemania 'Return of the Cash Cow'

2) Theres one born every minute.

MON wrote:I remember you telling me that Hatton would only be able to sell 10,000 - 15,000 tickets for a fight with Lazcano.

Had to smile when I saw on pre sales alone he'd sold 15,000.....then in 4 hours this figure had hit 42,000 and is now around 46,000.

Anything to say now? (Not about the fight, purely about your estimate of sales) :)

Dennis u wally.

DG. wrote:Tyson v Holy was free????? i swear it was PPV??

I did not have sky in those days so I watched it at a fiends house - but I think it was free!

Anyone remember paying for it?


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it was ppv u idiot.

tyson-bruno was the first sky ppv.

i remember we had sky by the time of the 2nd fight and my dad refused to pay for it. :( missed all the gory action.