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

**Dizaster** · 07-08-2008 08:05 AM

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.

Well put...

**Gandalf** · 07-08-2008 09:10 AM

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.

**Kel** · 07-08-2008 09:12 AM

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

**Kirkland Laing** · 07-08-2008 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Kel

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

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.