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[Albion] Groves vs Eubank
- Thread starter Lenny Rider
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Eubank got a split decision against BJS as a relative novice, and also a victory over (a shot but still able) Arthur Abraham. Nick Blackwell was British champion and look what happened there.
No. You’ve got to have a special type of relationship with the fans to fill a stadium. AJ obviously can do it, but not sure Bellow, Brook and currently Selby/Warrington (who had/have stadium fights) have the ‘it Factor’ that Hatton did.
BensGrandad
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I disagree as I think that he would fill The Amex especially against BJS as the vast majority of BHA fans are behind him I would think and would love to see him win a world title at our ground.
Mr Banana
Tedious chump
Want to support Eubank what with him being a Brightonian, but he acts like such a wally and I've always loved ginge.
Given Eubank's loss against a clever boxer with a plan and Groves' jab, is 6/1 a good price for gg on points?
Given Eubank's loss against a clever boxer with a plan and Groves' jab, is 6/1 a good price for gg on points?
I’m afraid Eubank hasn’t got the support. He may have “pub” support but once people are asked to pay £50,£70,£100 per ticket then people won’t bother. Even his dad in his pomp knew there was no money to be made fighting at the Goldstone, not even sure he sold out brighton centre !
BensGrandad
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If that is to be the price of the tickets I would agree but would have expected them to be priced more in line with the cost of a football match as I thought most of the cash generated was from TV rights like PPV.,
aolstudios
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He said on the radio the other day that was his ambition
Lenny Rider
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A Goldstone fight was on the agenda during the Sky Chris Eubank World Tour of 94/95, when we effectively fighting once every 6 weeks.
Hearn wanted the Albion to host a contest against Sammy Storey August 1994 (if my memory serves me correctly), but in the pre Asset stripping days, Bellotti told me the deal was so loaded in Matchroom/Eubank's favour (Allegedly a one off fee to promoter and fighter and then the Albion take all ticket sales) the Albion would have almost certainly ended up losing on the night.
Bob'n'weave
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Got to be BJS for a title. Good undercard and I think we would pack the place out.
Stumpy Tim
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Groves isn't just a super middleweight, he's a big one. Eubank isn't a big middleweight... that might just swing it in Groves favour. Hopefully not, I'm a big fan of Eubank, and would definitely pay to watch him at the Amex!
The good news is that I tipped Benn to beat Eubank all those years ago, and underestimated how good Eubank was. Hopefully I'm doing the same this time
The good news is that I tipped Benn to beat Eubank all those years ago, and underestimated how good Eubank was. Hopefully I'm doing the same this time
I didn’t think groves was going to win after chudinovs start but he tired himself out.
StonehamPark
#Brighton-Nil
Jr wins by stoppage between 10-12
Can't wait!
Can't wait!
Steveapps71
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Absolutely! The appetite for boxing has never been bigger, this fight sold out in minutes even though it's in Manchester & the fighters are from Brighton & London.
That's also without the hype of a sky box office match up.
I think ITV charge more than sky even compared to box office (so said the mgr of Blind Busker) so dunno what pubs are gonna show it.
Its truly a 50/50, Groves by knockout or Eubank on points, hope Eubank does it though.
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
For once in my life I can't decide between Groves and Eubank, a true 50/50 pick 'em fight.
If Kell Brook can sell out Brammall Lane then Eubank can do 20k tickets at the AMEX
Eubank top of the bill
Nick Webb , Scott Welch's heavyweight prospect who is based in Hove in a title fight
plus someone like Buglioni who has done work with the Albion and the usual Bulgarian bin men would do decent business
If Kell Brook can sell out Brammall Lane then Eubank can do 20k tickets at the AMEX
Eubank top of the bill
Nick Webb , Scott Welch's heavyweight prospect who is based in Hove in a title fight
plus someone like Buglioni who has done work with the Albion and the usual Bulgarian bin men would do decent business
Weststander
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If Eubank has the shots and immense power of Carl Froch, Groves will topple, but Eubank has to be patient.
Are you joking ? How many tickets would a local fighter shift ? 50/100 ? I’ve been to 3 Eubank fights in London and he had a handful of verbal fans, where are 20,000 people suddenly coming from ? When push comes to shove people wouldn’t pay the ticket prices on offer. I’m being realistic.