Boxing dinner in the uk?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by fg2227, Jun 17, 2012.

  1. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Cheers avo.
     
  2. SportsLeader

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    That's what I'm asking.

    Surely food is a fundamental component of anything called 'dinner'?

    So what food is dished out?
     
  3. JFT96

    JFT96 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Are these things value for money? I'd be interested in hearing a number of boxers speak but if they don't really say much and just want to pile you with drink so that you spend stupid amounts on some tat being auctioned off, I'd rather not bother.
     
  4. LP_1985

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    The Barrera 1 had a photo with the man himself, 2 course meal, Q & A, comedian, raffle, quiz
     
  5. SportsLeader

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    But what did you eat, LP? :yep
     
  6. avo

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    funniest was the joe frazier one it was at a working mans club in doncaster and the food was a buffet :D
     
  7. GazOC

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    The ones I've been to the food has been OK but no better than that. If you are going primarily for something to eat then I wouldn't bother TBH.
     
  8. noonan

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    As most of them are held in working mens clubs/civic halls etc I wouldnt hold much hope for Michellin Star'd food, something like a curry or chicken in a basket I'd imagine.

    I think Lee Nightingale has ripped off PK too
     
  9. LP_1985

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    was Mash and some pork IIRC, and i had cheese and biscuits for dessert, was a quality evening in all mate:good
     
  10. SportsLeader

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    Mash and Pork you say? :think

    Sounds quite good.
     
  11. SportsLeader

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    Haha, I was just intrigued Gaz. The food would probably be the last thing on my mind.
     
  12. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    Aye mate:yep

    Is their 1 your planning on attending or just curious
     
  13. SportsLeader

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    Just curious. I hope to attend one at some point for sure, that Barerra one you went to sounded great.
     
  14. LP_1985

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    Aye it was mate, class
     
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    There's money to be made if some of these advertised better.

    I'd be prepared to travel up to 60 mile to go to a decent one.