Klitschko-Haye: Now 50,000+ tickets sold after four days

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  1. MattMattMatt

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    Ah didn't know that. Still, that is 11,000 short of what this fight has sold already! I wouldn't be suprised to see this either fill or nearly fill the stadium, what size is it? 50-60k?
     
    MattMattMatt, Apr 18, 2009
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  2. Chillman

    Chillman Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Veltins-Arena is ca. 60 k for football matches, 78 k for concerts.
     
    Chillman, Apr 18, 2009
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  3. MattMattMatt

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    Which would be the limit for boxing? I suppose it could reach 78k if it could manage 30k already...:yikes
     
    MattMattMatt, Apr 18, 2009
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  4. KCD

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    The Klitschkos sell very well where ever they fight.

    Haye has trouble selling tickets period. His only fans are the barmy lot on here.
     
    KCD, Apr 18, 2009
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  5. slip&counter

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    pacquiao vs hatton is in a 16,000 capacity casino tent and they'll be making much more money
    its not the capacity but the prices of the tickets
    will be great to see a fight with that sought of attendence though
     
    slip&counter, Apr 18, 2009
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  6. rooq

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    any idea why they haven't been staging their fights in bigger venues before this fight?

    i don't think there'll be more than a couple of thou brits going over (if that)
     
    rooq, Apr 18, 2009
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  7. CHEF

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    The limit is 70,000 for this fight. 1/2 way there in 1 day:thumbsup
     
    CHEF, Apr 18, 2009
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  8. Aint no stoppin

    Aint no stoppin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    great news guys! i love it boxing is back!!! ifit is going that fast i am pretty sure we have a sold out crowd!
     
    Aint no stoppin, Apr 18, 2009
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  9. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Great news. Haye really knows how to market a fight.

    Shame he struggles to sell tickets in England.
     
    El Cepillo, Apr 18, 2009
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  10. Chillman

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    I'm not that surprised. The Klitschkos are huge celebrities here so a live audience of about 50,000 had to be expected either way given that Haye seems a credible opponent.

    Haye's recent behavior will probably add the rest to sell out the Arena which is great of course.
     
    Chillman, Apr 18, 2009
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  11. Predicto

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    30,000 in the first day???

    I quess somebody forgot to tell all those people boxing was a dead sport!

    But that's the way Yanks think... If it ain't happening in the US, it ain't happening at all.
     
    Predicto, Apr 18, 2009
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  12. papptheking

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    excellent. they are making great progress
     
    papptheking, Apr 18, 2009
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  13. purplestuff

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    really, i always thought that guy was a sell. didnt his fight with enzo mac and barret sell out though? i figured with his style and loud mouth he would have some drawing power.
     
    purplestuff, Apr 18, 2009
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    Detroit, Apr 18, 2009
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  15. El Cepillo

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    How big a celebrity is Abraham in comparison to the Klits in Germany?
     
    El Cepillo, Apr 18, 2009
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