RICHARD SCHAEFER: "I'm a numbers guy. I don't need to tour stadiums."

[NYU Alum]

actually, why is the stadium on Arlington and not in the actual Dallas area? the old Cowboys stadium was in Irving, is Dallas too overpopulated to create a stadium there?

When you think about how large and spread out the Metroplex is, it kinda makes sense to centrally locate the stadium. Kinda the way they did with the airport. Right in between Dallas and Ft-Worth.

Plus, it really all becomes about economics. Which location gives you the most money to construct your stadium there: tax abatements, property tax exemptions, job creation credits, etc, etc. In some cases, the municipality will even give free land.

[CHIN CHECK]

Dallas doesnt' compare to Vegas when it comes to fan entertainment fight weekend. Aint nothin like partying in Vegas

[The Underboss]

When you think about how large and spread out the Metroplex is, it kinda makes sense to centrally locate the stadium. Kinda the way they did with the airport. Right in between Dallas and Ft-Worth.

Plus, it really all becomes about economics. Which location gives you the most money to construct your stadium there: tax abatements, property tax exemptions, job creation credits, etc, etc. In some cases, the municipality will even give free land.

Good point, totally agree with you.

Dallas doesnt' compare to Vegas when it comes to fan entertainment fight weekend. Aint nothin like partying in Vegas

Don't you think Vegas gets annoying from time to time? their fan base could extend if they fight in CS or in the Superdome.

[NYU Alum]

Don't you think Vegas gets annoying from time to time? their fan base could extend if they fight in CS or in the Superdome.

Annoying if you are there? Or annoying on TV?

Remember that the number of people going to the fight (100K? 200K?) is tiny compared to the whole universe of viewers (3 Mil). So, I agree with RS in leaning towards Vegas. The experience needs to be maximized for the viewer.

Sometimes, I watch those European broadcasts from the huge stadiums, and it isn't all that appealing.

[NYU Alum]

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CityCenter's Grand Opening Schedule:• Vdara Hotel & Spa – December 1, 2009
• Crystals retail and entertainment district – December 3, 2009
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• ARIA Resort & Casino – December 16, 2009
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• Residential occupancies slated to begin mid-January 2010

[Left Hook Tua]

1. staples center is beautiful

2. nokia theatre is right across the street and could get a pretty penny for the close circuit

3. people will pay $$$$$$$$ for tickets. just take a look at how much lakers tickets cost , you'd be shocked.

4. people (and by people i mean rich mofo's) are more willing to travel to l.a. than dallas to watch a big fight.

[NYU Alum]

1. staples center is beautiful

2. nokia theatre is right across the street and could get a pretty penny for the close circuit

3. people will pay $$$$$$$$ for tickets. just take a look at how much lakers tickets cost , you'd be shocked.

4. people (and by people i mean rich mofo's) are more willing to travel to l.a. than dallas to watch a big fight.

Agreed on all fronts, Tua.

Plus, the fan experience would be so much better in LA area. Everything from the beach, to The Grove, Hollywood, Sunset Strip, etc....

[Left Hook Tua]

Agreed on all fronts, Tua.

Plus, the fan experience would be so much better in LA area. Everything from the beach, to The Grove, Hollywood, Sunset Strip, etc....

pretty much but i'm biased. i live in l.a. , i'll probably grab one of those nokia close circuit tickets.

fight will end around 10pm.

hollywood clubs are only minutes away.

fly in a few days early , check out the beach. this is l.a.

you can go to the beach in winter time.

[Left Hook Tua]

one more thing.

i'm sure the governor can waive the state taxes for this fight on the boxers.

there's plenty of money for the state to get from this fight without taxing the boxers.

[NYU Alum]

pretty much but i'm biased. i live in l.a. , i'll probably grab one of those nokia close circuit tickets.

fight will end around 10pm.

hollywood clubs are only minutes away.

fly in a few days early , check out the beach. this is l.a.

you can go to the beach in winter time.

nah, dude. I'm a New Yorker who loves LA.

I can go grab a bite at Falcon on Sunset. I would stay at the downtown Standard. Chill on the rooftop. Go check out my boy in manh Beach.

Forget about a table at Mr. Chow's or Katsuya, though.