Carl Froch vs George Groves

Johner

Wembley Stadium will be the venue for Carl Froch vs George Groves 2 on May 31st.

Nice!

el flaco

Johner wrote: »

Wembley Stadium will be the venue for Carl Froch vs George Groves 2 on May 31st.

Nice!

I imagine it will only be the bottom tier of the stadium being used?
While it will allow them to cater for the huge interest (and make more money) I'm not sure I'd be interested in a venue like that as a viewing experience. Unless you're in one of the first few rows your view would likely either be obscured or distant.
Carpentier v Dempsey seemed more fan-friendly and that was 90 years ago.

nocoverart

el flaco wrote: »

I imagine it will only be the bottom tier of the stadium being used?
While it will allow them to cater for the huge interest (and make more money) I'm not sure I'd be interested in a venue like that as a viewing experience. Unless you're in one of the first few rows your view would likely either be obscured or distant.
Carpentier v Dempsey seemed more fan-friendly and that was 90 years ago.

Doubt that very much, if that was the case they would of opted for somewhere smaller like Carl's home stadium The City Ground. Wembley will be used from top to bottom for this one.

Hopefully Matchroom will have the undercard this venue (and the boxoffice price tag for this rematch) deserves.

el flaco

nocoverart wrote: »

Doubt that very much, if that was the case they would of opted for somewhere smaller like Carl's home stadium The City Ground. Wembley will be used from top to bottom for this one.

Yeah, I suppose if they want to get more than 70,000 in they'll have to extend into the top tier.

Maybe they will fill it. I'd be impressed if they do. But I'd hate to be the lad at the top that forgot to bring his binoculars.

I saw Bernard Dunne at the o2. We weren't at the top and even still it was a bit of a strain. When I watched it back on TV it looked like a different fight.

Jimmy Iovine

What do you think the price will be for the decent and affordable tickets (as unlikely as that is)?

el flaco

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

What do you think the price will be for the decent and affordable tickets (as unlikely as that is)?

Just had a look at the pricing for the first fight and it was:
"£30, £40 and £60 (upper tier), £80, £100, £150 and £200 (lower tier), £200, £300 and £500 (floor)"

Not to say the prices will be the same this time round, but I'd imagine that is probably a reasonable guide.
I'd rather pay the £200 for a lower tier seat than a floor seat anyway. I imagine you'd be sacrificing a little bit of distance for a much more comfortable view.
I think anything more than £30 for the upper tier would be a bit scabby. They should follow the Golden Boy approach and have tickets for as little $10 or even £10.

but1er

Anyone thinking of going over?? Whats the plan

rekcaks

Im thinking of travelling for it. Any tips on hotels nearby Wembley? Ive checked a few hotel sites but not sure on the logistics on getting to the stadium from them

FTA69

I'm definitely getting tickets for it anyway. A good idea for ye non-London residents would be getting accommodation around Harrow which is only a stone's throw away. There's loads of old-Irish guesthouses and sh*te hotels ye can get for a song.

yourdeadwright

I'll be heading over myself,
We go to quite a few of the boxing events in the england and most of the time lately we dont even bother with a hotel,
we Fly out go to the event and then hit the local night spots after and get a taxi straight to the airport, Its not for everyone but worsk for me

Jimmy Iovine

FTA69 wrote: »

I'm definitely getting tickets for it anyway. A good idea for ye non-London residents would be getting accommodation around Harrow which is only a stone's throw away. There's loads of old-Irish guesthouses and sh*te hotels ye can get for a song.

My best friend lives there. I'll be looking at a ticket when they're released.

I don't think I'll be going for one of the very expensive ones though.

FTA69

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

My best friend lives there. I'll be looking at a ticket when they're released.

I don't think I'll be going for one of the very expensive ones though.

I was thinking one of the £80 ones. That's a fair whack of coin too to be fair like but it's going to be a belter though if they get a good card together.

el flaco

FTA69 wrote: »

I was thinking one of the £80 ones. That's a fair whack of coin too to be fair like but it's going to be a belter though if they get a good card together.

Yeah I wonder what kind if card they will able to produce?
With the likes of Brook, Quigg, Bellew, Paul Smith, Crolla (and last week Ricky Burns) all fighting prior to this event it will take some of the bigger Matchroom names out.
Maybe Selby, Rees & the younger Smiths in smaller matches with Campbell and Joshua in there too?

Dick phelan

FTA69 wrote: »

I was thinking one of the £80 ones. That's a fair whack of coin too to be fair like but it's going to be a belter though if they get a good card together.

Your better off going for the more expensive ticket, buying the 30 or 40 quid ones would be a total waste of money IMO be like watching 2 ants fight, better off watching at home in that case, 80 isn't cheap but if Hearn gets his act together an puts on a quality undercard then its well worth it, I hear Mitchell World Title fight will apparently be on the card, (only rumors but strong ones it seems) Wonder about Brian Rose isn't he in line for a title shot now maybe himself and Andrade on the card, i assume Joshua, Campbell ect will be on. Selby another possibility to be on the card, Was wondering about Hall vs McDonnell but doubt it seen as the rival channel situation no way Boxnation allow a big domestic fight like that be on Sky when Hall is champion.

el flaco

Ticket prices announced anyway.
All tiers are indeed open. £30-100 in the 'bowl'. £60-500 on the floor and £1500 VIP ringside.

12gauge dave

What website is selling tickets or where do I find them lads?

Jimmy Iovine

12gauge dave wrote: »

What website is selling tickets or where do I find them lads?

This one I think.

http://www.seetickets.com/event/froch-vs-groves-2/wembley-stadium-london/774444/?aff=id1seenews

EDIT:

These guys are worse than Ticketmaster for their 'transaction fees'. Some load of bull****.

theteal

Anybody get tickets?

I wasn't really planning on going but some of the lads want to use it as an excuse to finally come over for a visit. The site was a shambles this morning and I'm seeing a lot of unhappy reports on some of the uk boxing forums. Seatwave etc had loads of tickets up within minutes of going on sale. Anyway, happy enough here, 5th row upper tier near halfway line - in such a hurry due to the site crashing I accidentally bought the poxy ticket insurance

walshb

Staged?

http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9206538/george-groves-questions-carl-frochs-mental-state-after-he-was-shoved-by-his-bitter-rival

wandatowell

Froch looked a bit stressed out on Sky today. He didnt look comfortable with Groves being in his face.

DuckHook

froch didn't come off the best really...

Pedro K

DuckHook wrote: »

froch didn't come off the best really...

He came off like an ass really. He's a thoroughly unlikable guy.

DuckHook

Pedro K wrote: »

He came off like an ass really. He's a thoroughly unlikable guy.

Yeah and what's the brother doing sticking his oar in?

Joeseph Balls

DuckHook wrote: »

Yeah and what's the brother doing sticking his oar in?

Living off him, getting his 5 mins:pac:

Pighead

walshb wrote: »

Staged?

http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9206538/george-groves-questions-carl-frochs-mental-state-after-he-was-shoved-by-his-bitter-rival

Usually I'd say yeah but with these two there seems to be a genuine animosity between them so don't think it's staged. (although Groves seems a bit more chilled out about things)

coronaextra

Lads is this sold out completely or will there be another batch of tickets released closer to the date?

el flaco

coronaextra wrote: »

Lads is this sold out completely or will there be another batch of tickets released closer to the date?

They're due to release another batch. Not sure when exactly. They had to talk to transport for London to make sure they can cope with the crowds.

Edward9

Froch is an old man and I hope Groves knocks him out this time

Andrew Flexing

Edward9 wrote: »

Froch is an old man and I hope Groves knocks him out this time

Ageist!

Lucy and Harry

Never bet against a ginger in a fight.They have rage power.