The week the UK took over Vegas

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  1. dannylatics

    dannylatics Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You name me one fighter that has ever had that support overseas. Ever!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PweMADtEmWI

    Boxing has never, and probably will never see support like that ever again

    Say what you want about Hatton, he was limited but in his prime he was a monster at light welterweight and only lost to 2 HOF's

    Thank you Ricky for some amazing nights, especially at the M.E.N. Ill never forget the Kosta fight
     
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  2. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    He stole Steve Foster's supporters and Manchester City FC's supporters.
     
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  3. dannylatics

    dannylatics Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He stole Man City fans?? The lad has supported City all his life, was very clever from himself and W****N to play on his Man City roots to attract such a support

    And I know plenty of Man United and Liverpool fans who went to Vegas for the Castillo and Mayweather fights
     
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  4. Vyborg1917

    Vyborg1917 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Have to agree with this.

    I've no particular like/dislike for Hatton, but you've to admit it's almost a case where such fans are actually wasted on their fighter.
     
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  5. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Such a shame he really had very poor boxing skills.

    Have the people posting about Hatton even seen him fight? It's a hideous mauling style. There are far more polished 18 year old ams with higher ring IQ's who make Ricky "Hit and Hold" Hatton look like the low skill fighter he is.
     
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  6. Auracle21

    Auracle21 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Great showign by the fans. Mayweather was obviously the better guy but it was a nice moment. too bad that the away team couldn't pull of the huge upset.
     
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  7. MrCasual

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    I wish I had been there. Amazing atmosphere that Vegas may never see again.
     
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  8. silly_illy

    silly_illy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Chad Dawson had more fans that travelled with him all the way to Canada!
     
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  9. McGuinty

    McGuinty Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Why do Brits feel the need to get approval from other nations (America in particular)?
     
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  10. Foxy 01

    Foxy 01 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Best you tell all the fcvking idiot Yanktards on here then to stop harping on about boring Borenard fvcking Hopkins for his pathetically tedious clinch, butt, hold, run, cry to the ref style then isn't it?
     
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  11. Foxy 01

    Foxy 01 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Erm, look at the thread title again. I think you'll find they are looking for bragging rights, not approval.
     
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  12. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    yes, here in america, whenever the subject of boxing comes up, we always end up talking about how the brits took over vegas.
     
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  13. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hatton is just like Hopkins but has a fraction of the ring IQ and replaces headbutt with rabbit punch. Not to mention Hopkins is using an ugly style because he's ancient and not simply unskilled.
     
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  14. Scar

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    British fans know how to support their athletes.
     
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  15. fowler26

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    Classic. Us British don't care take over anywhere all bond together with loud singing. Brilliant patriotic loyalty!
     
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