Thread: Best boxing UK??

Hey there boxing people

I'm looking to get some tickets for my husband's 40th as he's never been to see real boxing and he loves it. I've checked out York Hall in London and can see there are tickets but don't know the best boxing to go for.

Can anyone help out with any suggestions?

Is York Hall an experience? Is there anywhere else awesome that would give him an unforgettable night?

Thank you - I know nothing about boxing so would be really grateful if you can help with any suggestions!

Where abouts are you in UK and when are you wanting to go?

Hey there! Thanks for replying. We're in cardiff and anytime from December onwards really. Id be v excited to pull off something amazing for him.

When is his 40th?
York hall on packed night is a brilliant little venue..seen some top fights at the Yorkie and had some great nights.

Anthony Joshua is fighting on a decent night of fights in London on dec 14th as well.
The york hall can be a bit hit and miss depending on who's fighting but the Joshua night will be packed and a bigger more showbiz type of night.

If its around thursday 14th of this month then this is at the york hall and will be a full house but prob sold out so maybe try a tout outside on the night ;-)

http://www.prizefighter.co.uk/next_event.htm

Go to this at Londons excel arena ;-)


http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9008649/anthony-joshua-scheduled-to-face-dorian-darch-at-londons-excel-centre

Originally Posted by weeble78

Hey there boxing people

I'm looking to get some tickets for my husband's 40th as he's never been to see real boxing and he loves it. I've checked out York Hall in London and can see there are tickets but don't know the best boxing to go for.

Can anyone help out with any suggestions?

Is York Hall an experience? Is there anywhere else awesome that would give him an unforgettable night?

Thank you - I know nothing about boxing so would be really grateful if you can help with any suggestions!

It depends what type of fan he is. I would guess the show in York Hall is the prizefighter. The standard of boxing at this wont be that high but is an entertaining night. Also, the fact that James Toney is fighting on it is a bonus. He is well past his best but used to be a top fighter so would be an experience to see him live.

Apart from that there isnt many great cards in England announced. There is a card in the excel arena on the 14th of December. Good few decent domestic fights on there and if you are from London there are quite a few London fighters on the bill so would be good. If hes a genuine boxing fan Id go with this ahead of the prizefighter which is for more casual fans.

The other option, depending on how much you were willing to spend, would be the Barker v Sturm fight in December in Germany. An english fighter fighting in Germany would be a great experience. Should be a close fight with Barker having a great chance to win. Ryanair fly straight to Stuttgart and could be cheap flights and sure hotel could be reasonably priced if the two of you wanted a weekend away.

Any of the above you will be able to get tickets from Matchroom Boxing : Home

Its at the end of November hon-thanks for that will check it out

Originally Posted by weeble78

Hey there! Thanks for replying. We're in cardiff and anytime from December onwards really. Id be v excited to pull off something amazing for him.

THeres a card in London Copper Box arena on the 30th of November. Has Cleverly fighting on it who is probably Wales highest profile boxer at the moment so would be another one to consider. Tickets available below

Boxing Tickets & Events - Eventim.co.uk

Nov 23rd Frock vs Groves in Manchester.

Agree with Silkey Joe as you're welsh the copper box for the cleverley fight would be a good buy.

Good luck with the present.

Originally Posted by IamInuit

Nov 23rd Frock vs Groves in Manchester.

As a boxing fan, that's what I'd do.

Cheers guys. His birthday isnt till 30th nov so am looking for after then, more the shame with the recommendations. So far the london excel is looking promising, whaddaya think?

Amir Khan has a fight scheduled for Dec 7. Venue not decided yet.

Hmmm so thinking between york hall and excel for dates-which will be the bigger event?

Excel is huge , york hall is tiny.