Making all the big fights in Vegas is the problem..

[TEXSTRO]

I dont understand why all big fights must happen in Las Vegas?? This is the problem!!! True fans that want to watch and can scramble enough money to buy a ticket dont have enough to make it to vegas and shell out more money for hotels etc etc...They need to go to cities with proven attendance records like Cali,NY, Even Houston. Because there is money here and a great boxing Fan base!! Marquez would sell out Toyota center just like Juan did. Every race supports its fighter Latino more than other IMO. Las Vegas Consist of tourist and not alot of people looking to go to see the fight! This might have been a great Venue back in the day but lets face it money isnt growing on trees these days. I can afford to pay 300 max for a ticket and thats with some saving. More people are inclined to spend more on tix if thats all they are spending on. Promoters have to think like they are holding average joes wallet not DLH's. If anyone is to blame its the promoters and their greed.

[revs1227]

yeah i went 2 vegas for hatton pac and wont go back just toooo expensive

[JACK D. RIPPER]

JMM/Floyd would've been a good Staples Center fight. Agree w/ the other poster, flying to vegas, booking rooms, and food I'm usually out at least 1000 for a single weekend.

[Xyei]

Great post and excellent point.

[Thread Stealer]

I dont understand why all big fights must happen in Las Vegas?? This is the problem!!! True fans that want to watch and can scramble enough money to buy a ticket dont have enough to make it to vegas and shell out more money for hotels etc etc...They need to go to cities with proven attendance records like Cali,NY, Even Houston. Because there is money here and a great boxing Fan base!! Marquez would sell out Toyota center just like Juan did. Every race supports its fighter Latino more than other IMO. Las Vegas Consist of tourist and not alot of people looking to go to see the fight! This might have been a great Venue back in the day but lets face it money isnt growing on trees these days. I can afford to pay 300 max for a ticket and thats with some saving. More people are inclined to spend more on tix if thats all they are spending on. Promoters have to think like they are holding average joes wallet not DLH's. If anyone is to blame its the promoters and their greed.

It's for monetary reasons.

The Vegas casinos can afford expensive site fees. They make a lot of money on the weekend of a big fight not only from ticket sale revenues, but from hotel rooms, drinks, food, ********, etc..from people (especially high rollers) who go to the fight.

[MJ406]

yeah I wouldn't mind some big fights away from Vegas

and price comparison, between tickets, and train fair, I paid under $100 to go to a fight at the garden.

a fraction of what you'd pay to fly out + stay in Vegas.

[True Guru]

Europe is where its at,Bigger crowds and bigger venues,More big fights need to come to Europe IMO

[DGP]

Agreed you dont get those die hard fans in vegas like in ny or la,england ect. Mostly a bunch of rich pricks who were comped or just want to be seen at the big event

[FreshPrince]

Europe is where its at,Bigger crowds and bigger venues,More big fights need to come to Europe IMO

Bigger crowds in Europe? 12,500 people were at Vitali's last fight. Abraham doesn't even fill the place up all the way. 60,000 for Wlad is an exception, not the norm.

NBA arenas in the US are perfect for boxing. Every major city has one and they very modern. They all seat around 20,000. A good fight at a good price sells well (Mosley vs Margarto). The casinos in Vegas and AC are good for a FEW fights, not all fights.

[BEEHOP]

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