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£400 seems a rip off to me and no offence but he ain't gonna be doing a great deal really is he?:-\
Was the first fighter i ever saw in the flesh as a toddler.
Think my mum still has the pic somewhere.
He came to Southampton as a World Champ and opened a Supermarket believe it or not :confused: and my Dad took us down there.
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Originally Posted by smashup
omg seriously what supermarket was it??
been chatting with a couple of mates this weekend about the Ali visit
At 500 to meet the guy it would have been still a bit steep but would have gone for it - 1250 (excluding VAT !) is just ridiculous.
But as Adam says - 400 for the cheap seats :confused::-\. If I went I would want a pic to show I had met the guy for sure.
Will see how they sell....
Was tempted before I seen the prices. An absolute rip off and money making scam off his name.
£400 to look at a man who I hate to say is probably a mere husk of his former glory...
If I can't shake his hand/speak with him then I'd rather watch a fight/documentary about him for free than pay £400 sit and look at him with a bunch of rich arseholes who likely know very little about Ali himself... let alone boxing.
I like how they' glossing it up with a 4 course meal etc... that totally makes it seem like a better deal... :rolleyes:
Anybody who has worked in a resturaunt/hotel etc knows how much of a mark up and how cheap food is... will barely cost them anything.
I would pay to meet Ali... but whilst Ali is bigger than Evander Holyfield is - I paid NOTHING to see Holyfield, shake his hand, say hello, get an autograph and a photo with him... so lets put it into perspective.
I'm not paying 400 quid for a shit meal with what will most likely be a bunch of twats just to get a glimpse of Ali.
I remember when I met Hatton for £80 with a 3 course meal. Meal was garbage. Tomato soup which tasted like it had just came out the packet. Roast chicken and veg which was probbably that smart price £2 chicken you get at asda and the veg was cold. And shitty mini cakes for dessert.
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Originally Posted by dee_z_rQuote:
Originally Posted by smashup
omg seriously what supermarket was it??
Think it was a Co-Op:o
that made me LOL hahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
I saw him when I was eight when he came to South Shields. It was a huge event with tens of thousands turning out to see him and Ali in an open topped bus.
I hope Ricky Hatton doesn't do his Bernard Manning act at the dinner. He's doing his act and he'd better not start fing and blinding.
Guys all I can say is If there is anyway possible you can get to meet Ali Do it. I've had the good fortune to meet him 3 or 4 times over the years its an experience you'll never forget. When Ali enters the room its electric.
I will never forget shaking his hand He is an awesome guy
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Originally Posted by AdamGB
Which fire service are you trying to get into?:confused:
I am in South Wales Fire and Rescue.;D
Good luck,its a great job apart from the odd bit of death and destruction.:rolleyes:
Primarily Tyne and Wear but also Durham, Northumberland, Cleveland etc.
The destruction bit doesn't sound too bad! ;) Joking aside a mate of mine was telling me about controlling a fire in some abonded flats via demolion... I can't remember the purpose exactly, smashing certain walls to try and control the spread of the fire/oxygen etc or something... sounded like fun... put a sledge hammer in my hands and I'm a happy boy... ;)
p.s. your name suggested to me that you were an overweight paratrooper... ;)
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I used to be an overweight paratrooper but now I am an overweight fireman.;D
Good luck,if you need any help or advice just PM me.:D