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RE: Professional Boxing in NZ - craigyid14 - 03-12-2019
Is it not common then for the 'home' fighter in NZ to have to sell tickets for small hall shows?
RE: Professional Boxing in NZ - diehard - 03-12-2019
(03-12-2019, 09:50 AM)craigyid14 Wrote: Is it not common then for the 'home' fighter in NZ to have to sell tickets for small hall shows?
It is. I wonder if Nik works out a deal with the home promoter on a percentage basis? The home fighter pays all expenses, including the opponent.
RE: Professional Boxing in NZ - justafan - 03-12-2019
(03-11-2019, 08:39 PM)craigyid14 Wrote: Women's boxing should be banned from this forum , on the basis that it's dreadful.Wowzers! In the current Me2 environment I think a comment like that can lead to serious jail time, be careful!
I have no idea how they got the fight sanctioned for a WBO world title but it will be a competitive fight and is creating interest in boxing so I'm good with it. If female boxing becomes bigger then boxing as a sport becomes bigger. I've been to some shows in NZ where the skill level of female fights hasn't been great but they have definitely been entertaining.
If you look at the skill level involved in womens rugby now as opposed to 15 years ago it's on another level so maybe womens boxing in the country can take a similar path
RE: Professional Boxing in NZ - craigyid14 - 03-12-2019
(03-12-2019, 06:51 PM)justafan Wrote:I used to pop out and have a cigarette when a women's bout came on but now I don't smoke so not sure what I'd do, I don't like exhibitions or corporate boxing either. I'm going off heavyweight boxing too :-)(03-11-2019, 08:39 PM)craigyid14 Wrote: Women's boxing should be banned from this forum , on the basis that it's dreadful.Wowzers! In the current Me2 environment I think a comment like that can lead to serious jail time, be careful!
I have no idea how they got the fight sanctioned for a WBO world title but it will be a competitive fight and is creating interest in boxing so I'm good with it. If female boxing becomes bigger then boxing as a sport becomes bigger. I've been to some shows in NZ where the skill level of female fights hasn't been great but they have definitely been entertaining.
If you look at the skill level involved in womens rugby now as opposed to 15 years ago it's on another level so maybe womens boxing in the country can take a similar path
RE: Professional Boxing in NZ - craigyid14 - 03-12-2019
(03-12-2019, 12:56 PM)diehard Wrote:(03-12-2019, 09:50 AM)craigyid14 Wrote: Is it not common then for the 'home' fighter in NZ to have to sell tickets for small hall shows?
It is. I wonder if Nik works out a deal with the home promoter on a percentage basis? The home fighter pays all expenses, including the opponent.
Unless you win an Olympic or world championship medal or are a 'celeb' every boxer in Britain starts off having to sell bundles of tickets to pay for the opponent and his expenses. One of my friends didnt earn any money in his first 10 fights.
RE: Professional Boxing in NZ - diehard - 03-12-2019
(03-12-2019, 08:30 PM)craigyid14 Wrote:(03-12-2019, 06:51 PM)justafan Wrote:I used to pop out and have a cigarette when a women's bout came on but now I don't smoke so not sure what I'd do, I don't like exhibitions or corporate boxing either. I'm going off heavyweight boxing too :-)(03-11-2019, 08:39 PM)craigyid14 Wrote: Women's boxing should be banned from this forum , on the basis that it's dreadful.Wowzers! In the current Me2 environment I think a comment like that can lead to serious jail time, be careful!
I have no idea how they got the fight sanctioned for a WBO world title but it will be a competitive fight and is creating interest in boxing so I'm good with it. If female boxing becomes bigger then boxing as a sport becomes bigger. I've been to some shows in NZ where the skill level of female fights hasn't been great but they have definitely been entertaining.
If you look at the skill level involved in womens rugby now as opposed to 15 years ago it's on another level so maybe womens boxing in the country can take a similar path
Don't forget that you also hate MMA and UFC. Good that you quit smoking though.
RE: Professional Boxing in NZ - diehard - 03-12-2019
(03-12-2019, 08:35 PM)craigyid14 Wrote:(03-12-2019, 12:56 PM)diehard Wrote:(03-12-2019, 09:50 AM)craigyid14 Wrote: Is it not common then for the 'home' fighter in NZ to have to sell tickets for small hall shows?
It is. I wonder if Nik works out a deal with the home promoter on a percentage basis? The home fighter pays all expenses, including the opponent.
Unless you win an Olympic or world championship medal or are a 'celeb' every boxer in Britain starts off having to sell bundles of tickets to pay for the opponent and his expenses. One of my friends didnt earn any money in his first 10 fights.
Comedians also have to sell tickets on street corners to be allowed to do stand up.
RE: Professional Boxing in NZ - craigyid14 - 03-18-2019
This looks like a cracking little card. http://boxrec.com/en/event/779911
RE: Professional Boxing in NZ - justafan - 03-18-2019
Interesting to see Mose at light heavy as that is apparently where his future lies.
Expecting to see Andrei win but Chase will give him a fight for sure.
If Light can beat Bam Bam that is massive but I have no idea how that one will end up.
Now Gunnar has pulled out of Cameron's card it will be interesting to see Andrei fights that night. Card looking a little onesided so he needs a decent opponent. Anyone heard anything? It's only two weeks away
RE: Professional Boxing in NZ - justafan - 03-18-2019
(03-09-2019, 07:03 AM)craigyid14 Wrote: Nik the Greek to fight James Langton in May. https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/111134979/taranakis-sam-rapira-to-remain-outside-the-ring-at-fight-night?fbclid=IwAR0TEoNsfDE7Qefj2KTpN_fIzuDkVuiaJaL4MlZYFJ2gSfI3QCQtUoNDQ3Q
Righto Die, cards on the table time. Does your man have any chance? I like him so hope he puts in a good performance but I really can't see Nik losing this one.