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warrior85
09-16-2007, 06:20 AM
does anyone know if the press conference tour is open to the public,because im thinkin about taking the day off work on friday to go to the 1 at manchester town hall&i want to know if the public can go?can anyone clue me in?

nickthegreek
09-16-2007, 06:23 AM
does anyone know if the press conference tour is open to the public,because im thinkin about taking the day off work on friday to go to the 1 at manchester town hall&i want to know if the public can go?can anyone clue me in?

Im hoping so as i'll be going myself.

I only live half hour away from Manchester town hall.

Anybody got any idea what time its all starting though as i can't find it anywhere?

GazOC
09-16-2007, 09:11 AM
10:30 at the Town Hall.

Danny
09-16-2007, 10:57 AM
Im hoping so as i'll be going myself.

I only live half hour away from Manchester town hall.

Anybody got any idea what time its all starting though as i can't find it anywhere?


Just been on Hatton's website & it states that it's press people only for the press conferences. Even states that a press pass, proof of ID will be required.

I was going to the London press conference, but after seeing the above, won't bother now. Shame really, but if you were to go & unable to get in, then that would just be such a disappointment.

I'm not going to chance it. Seems us fans always miss out, & that the average journalist, who knows shit about boxing, is always favoured above us as they're allowed entry.

I know there has to be press coverage & rightly so, but half of them have never even been to a boxing gym, let alone had anything to do with the sport. Only the boxing journalists, not the sports journalists, truly know about boxing.

sandwichsurgeon
09-16-2007, 02:18 PM
The whole point of the Manchester conference was supposedly to give Floyd a glimpse of the kind of atmosphere he will be facing come December, it seems the plan has failed drastically.

GazOC
09-16-2007, 02:28 PM
I took a day off for the London Presser,my God,this is the most disappointing thing in my life,Floyd has so many fans in London and they all wanted to go for the occassion

Both of them?

sandwichsurgeon
09-16-2007, 02:36 PM
If I cant get into the one in London I will go to Manchester if the Manchester one is open but obviously I would have to pretend I like Hatton although my purpose will be seeing Mayweather speaking and ODH

How closely are you related to Floyd?

GazOC
09-16-2007, 02:41 PM
I took a day off for the London Presser,my God,this is the most disappointing thing in my life,Floyd has so many fans in London and they all wanted to go for the occassion

I meant both of his fans.....;)

Sander
09-17-2007, 01:57 PM
I think the London Press Conference is for media only but after the Manchester Press Conference there is a Fans Rally for those who want to go:


“UNDEFEATED” . . . who will be crowned king of the ring on December 8

FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND RICKY HATTON
ANNOUNCE DECEMBER 8 WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE TOWN HALL IN MANCHESTER, ENGLAND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 10:30AM

WHO:

“Pretty Boy” FLOYD MAYWEATHER
Undefeated, Five Division World Champion

RICKY “The Hitman” HATTON
Undefeated Two Division World Champion

OSCAR DE LA HOYA, President, Golden Boy Promotions

WHAT:

Press Conference to officially announce Mayweather vs. Hatton
Special Note: Please bring your media identification for on-site registration.
**Working Media Only Will Be Credentialed

WHEN:

Friday, September 21
10:00 am – Media Reception and Check-in
10:30 am – Press Conference – Media Only
*Interviews available inside after press conference
12:00 pm – Fan Rally (Albert Square) – Open To The Public

WHERE:

The Town Hall – Great Hall
Manchester, M60 2LA

WHY:

Monday, September 17th kicked off the five city world media tour—including stops in Grand Rapids, Michigan, New York City, London and Manchester, England to announce the highly anticipated mega fight “UNDEFEATED” between Floyd Mayweather and Ricky Hatton scheduled for Saturday, December 8 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.