I'm booking Cotto vs Margarito...who has been to MSG before?

[jjbj2]

Why are you looking to purchase from a broker? Why not go to TM and buy at face value? Or was that just to show us the arena? I've never been to MSG, only Yankee Stadium for the Cotto fight so I can't help you out. Still undecided if I can afford to fly out for this fight although it is kind of important since I was at the first fight.

Hey is having seats behind the media aisle a good thing when it comes to seeing the fight in the ring?



The tickets I have are behind the press row at 08. Just wondering for your opinion about it.

[borgata]

Hey is having seats behind the media aisle a good thing when it comes to seeing the fight in the ring?



The tickets I have are behind the press row at 08. Just wondering for your opinion about it.

no not good, typically there's is a LARGE area reserved for the press. I would contact the seller and ask to have them swapped out if possible.

[HBGBoxingFan]

no not good, typically there's is a LARGE area reserved for the press. I would contact the seller and ask to have them swapped out if possible.

But isn't the press row basically all journalists sitting and typing on their laptops? Curious to hear why you say these are bad seats (My tickets are in Section 9).

One thing I hate about having seats up close is when people are getting in and out of their seats during the fight and are blocking your view of the fight, waiting for people to move so they can get past them to their seat. I figured I wouldnt have to worry about that, since most of the journalists just stay seated writing their stories, posting on twitter/facebook, etc...

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Hey is having seats behind the media aisle a good thing when it comes to seeing the fight in the ring?



The tickets I have are behind the press row at 08. Just wondering for your opinion about it.

I've been to a ton of fights but never right behind press. I'd imagine they would not be that good because you're virtually on the ground, you have to look up. It's like going to a football game. If you're in row 2 the players standing up on the sidelines will be in your way so you want to be like row 6 or 7 instead. Sometimes closer isn't always better.

Things I'd avoid is getting corner seats, especially if you're in lower bowl. I made this mistake when I went to see Alexander V Bradley. HBO usually has 4 cameras in all 4 corners so cameras often get in the way. Another thing is look at seating prices. For example at the MGM you might be paying 300 dollar ticket but if you move a few rows back you might fall into a 200 dollar section. A few rows can be the difference between 100s of dollars at boxing events.

I can't give a good answer about MSG seating but from seeing it on tv it looks like one of those old stadiums where the nose bleeds are very far from the action. Lower bowl(if you can afford)would be very ideal for this fight. Either way for 70 I'd go because the atmosphere is going to be electric. Think about it 60 bucks at home or 70 bucks for one of the best atmospheres in all of sports. Go to the fight at all costs.

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But isn't the press row basically all journalists sitting and typing on their laptops? Curious to hear why you say these are bad seats (My tickets are in Section 9).

One thing I hate about having seats up close is when people are getting in and out of their seats during the fight and are blocking your view of the fight, waiting for people to move so they can get past them to their seat. I figured I wouldnt have to worry about that, since most of the journalists just stay seated writing their stories, posting on twitter/facebook, etc...

Majority of the big fights they don't allow you to do that. You can leave your seat but you can't reenter until the end of a round.

[borgata]

But isn't the press row basically all journalists sitting and typing on their laptops? Curious to hear why you say these are bad seats (My tickets are in Section 9).

One thing I hate about having seats up close is when people are getting in and out of their seats during the fight and are blocking your view of the fight, waiting for people to move so they can get past them to their seat. I figured I wouldnt have to worry about that, since most of the journalists just stay seated writing their stories, posting on twitter/facebook, etc...

yup all journalists problem is you have to seat behind ALL of them, who are usally typing away on thier laps tops and recording stuff. Plus like another poster said you are sitting behind them on ground level over looking all of them, at that point id rather be in the first set of seats on the 1st level up, over looking them and and eye level with the ring.

also depends on how large of a press row this will be too.

again this is just my opinion and some one might totally disagree with me

[jjbj2]

no not good, typically there's is a LARGE area reserved for the press. I would contact the seller and ask to have them swapped out if possible.

Cool, thanks for the answer. I will change it up to row 100. It'll cost more but I just want to have a decent view.

Damn, I gotta change my Donaire tickets too.

[DoubleMM]

sup guys, do you think it's weird to go alone/

[jjbj2]

I've been to a ton of fights but never right behind press. I'd imagine they would not be that good because you're virtually on the ground, you have to look up. It's like going to a football game. If you're in row 2 the players standing up on the sidelines will be in your way so you want to be like row 6 or 7 instead. Sometimes closer isn't always better.

Things I'd avoid is getting corner seats, especially if you're in lower bowl. I made this mistake when I went to see Alexander V Bradley. HBO usually has 4 cameras in all 4 corners so cameras often get in the way. Another thing is look at seating prices. For example at the MGM you might be paying 300 dollar ticket but if you move a few rows back you might fall into a 200 dollar section. A few rows can be the difference between 100s of dollars at boxing events.

I can't give a good answer about MSG seating but from seeing it on tv it looks like one of those old stadiums where the nose bleeds are very far from the action. Lower bowl(if you can afford)would be very ideal for this fight. Either way for 70 I'd go because the atmosphere is going to be electric. Think about it 60 bucks at home or 70 bucks for one of the best atmospheres in all of sports. Go to the fight at all costs.

Thanks for the tips. I was wondering why the tickets were so cheap for ringside tickets. Yea, they call those seats ringside for some reason. I am changing it for the 100's. Thanks again.

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sup guys, do you think it's weird to go alone/

Just get liquored up and you won't even notice. Chances are you will have a good time and meet some real cool people. It isn't easy to find someone willing to spend 200-600 dollars on boxing. I've gone alone and have never felt weird or regretted my choice. Of course it would be better to bring someone but if you love boxing you will forget about it, kick back, and enjoy.