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Why doesn't the Wells Fargo Center in Philly host fights. Philly is a big Boxing city

Build_That_Wall11y ago

Of any place that I am surprised they don't host fights, It is the Wells Fargo center in Philly. They should really host some fights. I wouldn't go because I am from the Bay Area but fight fans in philly I am sure would appreciate it. http://nbareligion.altervista.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/philadelphia76ers1.jpg

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I believe BHop fought Roy Jones there in their rematch and the attendance was ****. Edit: nm that was Enrique Ornelas the fight before RJJ.

11y ago

It really isn't a big boxing city. At least not compared to yesteryear. Philly is dominated by the big 4 sports. Eagles Flyers etc. It's hard to find diehard fans here. Danny can not fill up the arena here as his fans mostly reside in North Philly where most of the ricans reside. That's a small section of the city. The rest follow the other main sports. There is no real money to be made here.

11y ago

Great question because I would love to know why also. Imo it is Just due to lazy promoters

11y ago

Build_That_Wall

Put on a card where Hopkins is the main event and Garcia is the Co Main Event.

11y ago

Crazy how TC has a big fight in Omaha and Philly doesn't get sh1t with all the good fighters coming outta that town. Oh well......

11y ago

Been watching Pacqiuao highlights all day feeling all wonky from the tsunami that ran through Hatton, Cotto, margarito, and De La Hoya.

11y ago

Of any place that I am surprised they don't host fights, It is the Wells Fargo center in Philly. They should really host some fights. I wouldn't go because I am from the Bay Area but fight fans in philly I am sure would appreciate it. http://nbareligion.altervista.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/philadelphia76ers1.jpg I wish they would...Instead I have to travel to AC or Brooklyn, but I get to make a night out of it...I'll be at the Garcia fight next week.

11y ago

garcia is from puerto rico and hopkins is from outer space And Joe Frazier dead man. He dead.

11y ago

garcia is from puerto rico and hopkins is from outer space Lol. Considering most events are held in Cali Texas Vegas and ny. Philly is on the bottom of the totem pole are far as fight cities go. But Crawford filled up an arena in Nebraska so many philly will be just as hungry for fights

11y ago

garcia is from puerto rico and hopkins is from outer space

11y ago

Build_That_Wall

Danny Garcia is Puerto Rican brothaman and the Rocky III fans don't support foreigners. :haha::haha::haha:

11y ago

He's coming home. He's coming home. Tell the world that he's coming...home.

11y ago

Danny Garcia is Puerto Rican brothaman and the Rocky III fans don't support foreigners.

11y ago

Build_That_Wall

Philly has had lots of great champions, it is only fair a big arena in philly start to host some fights. B-hop could sell out that arena possibly.

11y ago