Pac-Diaz had about 9.000 spectators turn up - how about the top 10 for the millenium?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by TheH1tMan, Jul 14, 2008.


Page 1 of 2
  1. TheH1tMan

    TheH1tMan Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,047
    0
    Jun 23, 2008
    Which fights have had the biggest number of spectators in attendence in this millenium? Let's try to get some fights and some numbers up and see if we can make a top 10 of the fights with the highest numbers of spectators. I would assume that some of Wlad's fights in Germany had a lot of spectators. Perhaps also a Gatti fight could be in with a chance? What else?:huh
     
    TheH1tMan, Jul 14, 2008
    TheH1tMan, Jul 14, 2008
    #1
  2. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

    18,436
    20
    Jan 16, 2005
    Calzaghe had 35,000 in Cardiff.

    In fairness, Pac-Diaz would have drawn that, if not more, had it been in Manilla.
     
    Amsterdam, Jul 14, 2008
    Amsterdam, Jul 14, 2008
    #2
  3. cityofgod

    cityofgod Worcester warrior Full Member

    2,210
    0
    Feb 13, 2008
    hatton had nearly 59,000 for the Homecoming.

    Infact he had 24,000+ in Vegas for the Mayweather fight.
     
    cityofgod, Jul 14, 2008
    cityofgod, Jul 14, 2008
    #3
  4. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

    46,399
    15
    Jan 9, 2008
    Lets see......

    1. Hatton vs Lazcano
    2. Calzaghe vs Kessler
    3. Calzaghe vs Manfredo

    After that, it could be any other fight in the US
     
    Beeston Brawler, Jul 14, 2008
    Beeston Brawler, Jul 14, 2008
    #4
  5. Johnny Blayzz

    Johnny Blayzz The Ghost Writer Full Member

    196
    0
    Jul 10, 2008
    I wasn't there of course... But "The Rumble in the Jungle" looked like 1/2 of Africa was there... Considering we are looking at the last 1,000 years I'd imagine that very well could be #1... "The Thrilla in Manilla" is probably on this list as well, and I wonder how many people would have fit into that Coliseum in Rome??? Historians tend to think about 50,000... So I think 50,000 plus may be necessary to make this list ... I'll tip my hat to ya H1tman if you can put a somewhat accurate list together, and I really like this thread idea...
     
    Johnny Blayzz, Jul 14, 2008
    Johnny Blayzz, Jul 14, 2008
    #5
  6. TheH1tMan

    TheH1tMan Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,047
    0
    Jun 23, 2008
    "In this millenium" - otherwise it would be too much for now. Lets do this first then we can do "al time" afterwards, ok?

    So we may have Kessler-Calzaghe (about 50-60.000) and Hatton-Lazano (50.000?) in the top 10.

    How about Wlad's fights? ODLH? Morales? Barrera? Mundine? Pavlik?
     
    TheH1tMan, Jul 14, 2008
    TheH1tMan, Jul 14, 2008
    #6
  7. glscotland

    glscotland ****ing Legend Full Member

    805
    0
    Mar 27, 2008
    hatton vs lazcano 55000
     
    glscotland, Jul 14, 2008
    glscotland, Jul 14, 2008
    #7
  8. Brickhaus

    Brickhaus Packs the house Full Member

    22,296
    5
    Mar 14, 2007
    Spinks-Judah had about 23,000, which is the largest US gate I can remember this decade.

    The MGM Grand doesn't even hold 15k, so the claims regarding Mayweather-Hatton are BS, unless you also count the live simulcast (which I wouldn't).

    Mundine-Green had about 37,000 in attendance.
     
    Brickhaus, Jul 14, 2008
    Brickhaus, Jul 14, 2008
    #8
  9. Antwuan Maxx

    Antwuan Maxx Boxing Junkie Full Member

    13,248
    2
    Apr 23, 2006
    Kessler-Andrade and Cotto-Judah both had over 20,000 in attendance.
     
    Antwuan Maxx, Jul 14, 2008
    Antwuan Maxx, Jul 14, 2008
    #9
  10. Tom_Tocca

    Tom_Tocca The Provider Full Member

    5,982
    0
    Dec 10, 2005
    Wlad - Brewster II...19,500 in attendance...
     
    Tom_Tocca, Jul 14, 2008
    Tom_Tocca, Jul 14, 2008
    #10
  11. TheH1tMan

    TheH1tMan Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,047
    0
    Jun 23, 2008
    OK, so how many were at PBF-Hatton we say?
     
    TheH1tMan, Jul 14, 2008
    TheH1tMan, Jul 14, 2008
    #11
  12. Tom_Tocca

    Tom_Tocca The Provider Full Member

    5,982
    0
    Dec 10, 2005
    18,000+
     
    Tom_Tocca, Jul 14, 2008
    Tom_Tocca, Jul 14, 2008
    #12
  13. bored

    bored rent boy Full Member

    1,774
    0
    May 19, 2008
    there was 20,000 for Hayes last fight. Obviously people would want to get a look at the goat.
     
    bored, Jul 14, 2008
    bored, Jul 14, 2008
    #13
  14. Johnny Blayzz

    Johnny Blayzz The Ghost Writer Full Member

    196
    0
    Jul 10, 2008
    Johnny Blayzz, Jul 15, 2008
    Johnny Blayzz, Jul 15, 2008
    #14
  15. bulakenyo

    bulakenyo Am I a boxing fan yet? Full Member

    8,356
    20
    Jun 2, 2006
    The THRILLA IN MANILA was in the Araneta Coliseum, and I think it can be filled up to 25,000 people, full packed.

    It's not nearly as big as the Roman coliseum or a football stadium.
     
    bulakenyo, Jul 15, 2008
    bulakenyo, Jul 15, 2008
    #15
Page 1 of 2