Quote Originally Posted by skel1983 View Post
Lets be honest here, Hatton was fighting Mayweather and Pacquio when these numbers went over two of the best fighters that ever lived, where were these fans against Collazo, Castillo and Malignaggi the arena's were half empty.

I think Hatton has a unique brand of fans but I honestly think if any of our World Class fighters were fighting a unbeaton p4p no.1 star there would be huge intrest. Maybe not 30k going over but possibly close to that.

Before anyone says Calzaghe Hopkins Calzaghe RJJ Hopkins and RJJ were not unbeaton fighters in there prime.

So in truth Mayweather and Pacquio are one of the main reasons these fans went over to watch Hatton fight as the evidence proves with the numbers for the other fights he has had in the USA.

Lennox Lewis fought for the greatest prize in boxing twice in a far bigger setting and only managed 6500. Calzaghe similar when he fought jones/Hopkins and lets not forgot the endless thousands upon thousands who headed out to see dear frank take on tyson twice.

I do understand what jaz is saying to a certain degree but he clearly has issues seperating raw passion and the odd 2-3 clowns he is refering too. No i wasnt at the weigh in but i think after at least 12hours air time, 36hours in and and around the strip im quite able to assess my own take on the fans that went over and as ive already mentioned you seemed to be in the small minority that didnt have a good time.

The support we give our sportsmen/women is second to none and a joy to behold. Just because a few bad eggs who`ve had one too many tizers decide to take it too far doesnt diminish the accomplishments of the large majority.

I was proud coming home from vegas. Not because of rickys performance or the fact that we outsung the fillipinos. But being able to see and hear those sort of emotions for a sport you love so dearly is something i`ll take to my grave with me!!