Hatton's next fight in Vegas - cheaper for the fans?

"His (Hatton) exact words were, 'Dad, the fans made me, so I want what's best financially for the fans. I want to make it more a price for them because it is near Christmas'.

"He's putting his weight behind Vegas because of the money the fans are going to save."


That's BS... If he want it cheaper for the fans, why not have it in UK? Hatton is planning to have 2 more fights, against Paulie and PAC, then let those 2 fights be held in UK...

Hatton cant call all the shots.

Vegas clearly paid Hatton the most LV stands to earn Millions from Hattons fans.

It was a money thing but hay if he fights Manny next year in London im happy.

It'd better be a hell of a lot cheaper.


Hatton vs. Malagnaggi is not quite as big of a draw as Hatton vs. Mayweather;)

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Originally Posted by Markusdarkus

Hatton cant call all the shots.

Vegas clearly paid Hatton the most LV stands to earn Millions from Hattons fans.

It was a money thing but hay if he fights Manny next year in London im happy.

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Then Hatton should not claim it as cheaper for his fans coz obviously the UK fight is the cheapest...

Paulie declared that he can fight Hatton in UK just like what they have done in their last doubleheader in Manchester last May...

Hatton, just like Galzaghe, is chasing the money as he has only 2 fights left and he wants to maximise his earnings. He needs to ensure he gets more than the 5,000 tickets and let more of his fans see the fight. If he was fighting for his legacy he would have fought Paulie at MSG, a big ambition for any boxer. I think he had Joe should both have a last farewell fight against a low ranked fighter to end their careers in the UK as a real thank you to his fans.

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Originally Posted by Master

Hatton, just like Galzaghe, is chasing the money as he has only 2 fights left and he wants to maximise his earnings. He needs to ensure he gets more than the 5,000 tickets and let more of his fans see the fight. If he was fighting for his legacy he would have fought Paulie at MSG, a big ambition for any boxer. I think he had Joe should both have a last farewell fight against a low ranked fighter to end their careers in the UK as a real thank you to his fans.

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If Hatton is chasing real BIG money then he should scrap the Paulie fight and face PAC instead in November... then fight that low ranked boxer in UK as his last fight...

BTW, which is cheaper flying from UK to New York (MSG) or Vegas?

If you get a package deal for flight and hotel, vegas is cheaper not sure about it if its done separate.

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Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer

"His (Hatton) exact words were, 'Dad, the fans made me, so I want what's best financially for the fans. I want to make it more a price for them because it is near Christmas'.

"He's putting his weight behind Vegas because of the money the fans are going to save."


That's BS... If he want it cheaper for the fans, why not have it in UK? Hatton is planning to have 2 more fights, against Paulie and PAC, then let those 2 fights be held in UK...

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I don't begrudge him making his doe while he still can in a dangerous sport, but it's pretty shit of him to claim he's making these choices for the fans, he must have a pretty low opinion of them.

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Originally Posted by Bomp

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Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer

"His (Hatton) exact words were, 'Dad, the fans made me, so I want what's best financially for the fans. I want to make it more a price for them because it is near Christmas'.

"He's putting his weight behind Vegas because of the money the fans are going to save."


That's BS... If he want it cheaper for the fans, why not have it in UK? Hatton is planning to have 2 more fights, against Paulie and PAC, then let those 2 fights be held in UK...

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I don't begrudge him making his doe while he still can in a dangerous sport, but it's pretty shit of him to claim he's making these choices for the fans, he must have a pretty low opinion of them.

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The PAC fight is what the fans wanted now... Make it happen Team Hatton....

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Package deal or no New York is a cheaper trip than Vegas

But I can get the taxi to City of Manchester for £10

bring em home Ricky!

I think Vegas against Paulie is a Bad move for Hatton everyone's tightening there belts at the moment and I doubt I will be paying for a Vegas trip in November to watch him destroy powder puff!! not when I could be saving for the best seats in the house for Pac in the Spring I think it could be a low turnout

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Originally Posted by sonny78

Package deal or no New York is a cheaper trip than Vegas

But I can get the taxi to City of Manchester for £10

bring em home Ricky!

I think Vegas against Paulie is a Bad move for Hatton everyone's tightening there belts at the moment and I doubt I will be paying for a Vegas trip in November to watch him destroy powder puff!! not when I could be saving for the best seats in the house for Pac in the Spring I think it could be a low turnout

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Absolutely... Hatton-Paulie doesn't deserve the fans' hard earned pounds/dollars/euro compared to Hatton-PAC...

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Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer

"His (Hatton) exact words were, 'Dad, the fans made me, so I want what's best financially for the fans. I want to make it more a price for them because it is near Christmas'.

"He's putting his weight behind Vegas because of the money the fans are going to save."


That's BS... If he want it cheaper for the fans, why not have it in UK? Hatton is planning to have 2 more fights, against Paulie and PAC, then let those 2 fights be held in UK...

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Hatton is full of shiit. If he really wanted to give back to the fans put that shiit on free TV.

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Originally Posted by Violent Demise

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Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer

"His (Hatton) exact words were, 'Dad, the fans made me, so I want what's best financially for the fans. I want to make it more a price for them because it is near Christmas'.

"He's putting his weight behind Vegas because of the money the fans are going to save."


That's BS... If he want it cheaper for the fans, why not have it in UK? Hatton is planning to have 2 more fights, against Paulie and PAC, then let those 2 fights be held in UK...

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Hatton is full of shiit. If he really wanted to give back to the fans put that shiit on free TV.

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Definitely... Hatton should have keep silent instead of shouting "this is for the fans..." Now he gets all the criticism...

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Originally Posted by Violent Demise

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Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer

"His (Hatton) exact words were, 'Dad, the fans made me, so I want what's best financially for the fans. I want to make it more a price for them because it is near Christmas'.

"He's putting his weight behind Vegas because of the money the fans are going to save."


That's BS... If he want it cheaper for the fans, why not have it in UK? Hatton is planning to have 2 more fights, against Paulie and PAC, then let those 2 fights be held in UK...

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Hatton is full of shiit. If he really wanted to give back to the fans put that shiit on free TV.

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How would he go about doing that? and what would it cost?

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Originally Posted by Master

Hatton, just like Galzaghe, is chasing the money as he has only 2 fights left and he wants to maximise his earnings. He needs to ensure he gets more than the 5,000 tickets and let more of his fans see the fight. If he was fighting for his legacy he would have fought Paulie at MSG, a big ambition for any boxer. I think he had Joe should both have a last farewell fight against a low ranked fighter to end their careers in the UK as a real thank you to his fans.

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Well put...

I am a little surprised that the fight is headed for Las Vegas. Paulies fanbase (if there is one) is probably based in New York. It would be better for Hattons fans fiscally if the fight was at least in New York too. And didnt Ricky say he wants to fight in MSG before he retires?

To an extent the diehard fans that want to see Ricky fight live are being fleeced.

How much say does Ricky have on the venue though? Thats what I'm trying to figure out here

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Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer

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Originally Posted by Markusdarkus

Hatton cant call all the shots.

Vegas clearly paid Hatton the most LV stands to earn Millions from Hattons fans.

It was a money thing but hay if he fights Manny next year in London im happy.

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Then Hatton should not claim it as cheaper for his fans coz obviously the UK fight is the cheapest...

Paulie declared that he can fight Hatton in UK just like what they have done in their last doubleheader in Manchester last May...

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There is only so much Hatton can control.

a few weeks ago they were saying NY would be cheaper for the fans and there would be more direct flights from UK so better all round.

Now this ? I agree it is bullshit.

If Vegas thinks it will be same turnout as last year they are grossly mistaken. Malignaggi is Vauxall Conference next to Mayweather and with things how they are at moment in UK financially, theres no chance of 20 thousand going across, no chance.

Hell a lot of those I bet are still recovering from the expense of last year's trip. I blew just over 2k on that trip and theres no way I would consider spending anything like that again - the best Brit fighter against the best in the world was all it needed to sell it and I knew I just had to be there. A vast contrast to this fight.

At least NY would have been different venue, shorter flight etc.. - and die hard Ricky fans would love to see him fight at the Garden !

This is a bad move for the fans if you ask me

Everyone seems to be getting on Hattons back for fighting in Vegas but for years britain has waited for a fighter that can top the bill on regular occasions at the biggest stage in the US we have only had Lewis lately and Hatton is doing this.I dont see a problem as long as he has his last fight in britain.

Hatton is such a fake bastard it's laughable (or maybe it's his Dad) :beat:

He's fighting in Vegas for the "fans sake" ;D

What happened to the Powderpuff fight (which is average at best) making such good sense because it would allow Ricky to realise one of his dreams - topping the bill at Madison Square Garden ;D

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Originally Posted by Kel

How much say does Ricky have on the venue though? Thats what I'm trying to figure out here

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He's got all the say in the venue. He said when he signed the Golden Boy contract that he had control over the venue for his future fights so that the 3500 tickets/Mayweather scenario wouldn't be repeated. What's happened is that some Vegas casino has made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

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Originally Posted by littlebif

Everyone seems to be getting on Hattons back for fighting in Vegas but for years britain has waited for a fighter that can top the bill on regular occasions at the biggest stage in the US we have only had Lewis lately and Hatton is doing this.I dont see a problem as long as he has his last fight in britain.

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I don't think anyone begrudges him taking the money from Vegas, what people are pissed at is that he is also taking the MICKEY with his 'for the fans' comments .

agreed Bomp - and cheers for the rep ;)


and as someone points out above - what happened to his wanting to top the bill at MSG before he retires ?? Fair play he wants to make as much money as he can before he goes and the $$ of Vegas must have been tough to resist but with a farewell v Pacman at Wembley he will rake it in big time and he knows it

hope no one goes as they are saving for a top notch Wembley ticket like me :)

had it been NY I was there - not just for the fight but would have put a longer trip round it (always fancied doing the Rocky stairs in Philly ;D) - so guess I am bitter about that :-\

Both Hatton and Joe should have their last fights in the UK, whenever that may be against lower grade UK fighters, Witter and Froch.

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Originally Posted by Mark TKO

a few weeks ago they were saying NY would be cheaper for the fans and there would be more direct flights from UK so better all round.

Now this ? I agree it is bullshit.

If Vegas thinks it will be same turnout as last year they are grossly mistaken. Malignaggi is Vauxall Conference next to Mayweather and with things how they are at moment in UK financially, theres no chance of 20 thousand going across, no chance.

Hell a lot of those I bet are still recovering from the expense of last year's trip. I blew just over 2k on that trip and theres no way I would consider spending anything like that again - the best Brit fighter against the best in the world was all it needed to sell it and I knew I just had to be there. A vast contrast to this fight.

At least NY would have been different venue, shorter flight etc.. - and die hard Ricky fans would love to see him fight at the Garden !

This is a bad move for the fans if you ask me

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As I originally thought, New York/MSG is cheaper than Vegas since its the shorter flight... So much with "cheaper for the fans"...

I have doubts on Team Hatton decisions as of late, first proceeding with Paulie instead of PAC in November then Vegas instead of New York... Boxing politics again?

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i aint gonna get excited abt the Paulie fight, defo wont be flying to vegas for it, just like Mark TKO i am hurting financially form my last trip to vegas for the calzaghe fight.:(

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Originally Posted by Mark TKO

a few weeks ago they were saying NY would be cheaper for the fans and there would be more direct flights from UK so better all round.

Now this ? I agree it is bullshit.

If Vegas thinks it will be same turnout as last year they are grossly mistaken. Malignaggi is Vauxall Conference next to Mayweather and with things how they are at moment in UK financially, theres no chance of 20 thousand going across, no chance.

Hell a lot of those I bet are still recovering from the expense of last year's trip. I blew just over 2k on that trip and theres no way I would consider spending anything like that again - the best Brit fighter against the best in the world was all it needed to sell it and I knew I just had to be there. A vast contrast to this fight.

At least NY would have been different venue, shorter flight etc.. - and die hard Ricky fans would love to see him fight at the Garden !

This is a bad move for the fans if you ask me

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New york flights might be cheaper but when you add the price of hotels New York is more expensive than Vegas.

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Originally Posted by littlebif

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Originally Posted by Mark TKO

a few weeks ago they were saying NY would be cheaper for the fans and there would be more direct flights from UK so better all round.

Now this ? I agree it is bullshit.

If Vegas thinks it will be same turnout as last year they are grossly mistaken. Malignaggi is Vauxall Conference next to Mayweather and with things how they are at moment in UK financially, theres no chance of 20 thousand going across, no chance.

Hell a lot of those I bet are still recovering from the expense of last year's trip. I blew just over 2k on that trip and theres no way I would consider spending anything like that again - the best Brit fighter against the best in the world was all it needed to sell it and I knew I just had to be there. A vast contrast to this fight.

At least NY would have been different venue, shorter flight etc.. - and die hard Ricky fans would love to see him fight at the Garden !

This is a bad move for the fans if you ask me

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New york flights might be cheaper but when you add the price of hotels New York is more expensive than Vegas.

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The reality is either Vegas or New York, it's not cheap for Hatton fans. If he's really doing it "for the fans" then have the fight in UK. Paulie already declared he's ready to face Hatton in UK.