Hatton eyes record breaking Dublin bout.

[JonOli]

Hatton eyes record-breaking Dublin bout
by Brian Murphy, 23 May 2008

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Ricky Hatton is holding talks with Gaelic Games officials about a proposed rematch with Floyd Mayweather at Croke Park, Dublin.
Hatton has already sold out the City of Manchester Stadium for his bout with Juan Lacanzo, but is intent on bringing a potential Mayweather fight to an even wider audience at the 82,000 capacity home of the GAA.
Speaking on Thursday, the ‘Hitman’ revealed that Croke Park has joined Wembley in the race to stage the mouth-watering superfight which could attract over 100,000 to the Dublin venue.
“I keep breaking records,” Hatton said. “I am not overlooking Juan Lacanzo, but if 55,000 see me fight him, imagine what will happen against a bigger name.”
“I would love to set the all-time record for an outdoor crowd. We have looked at Croke Park. That is an arena that could do it. It is something we have our eye on. The Gaelic football pitch there is a lot bigger than a football pitch.
“You can’t think it could get any better but it does. It never ceases to amaze me as I have never seen myself as a superstar, but my fights have become more than a boxing match.”
Hatton was wowed by Croke Park last year when he visited the venue for a hurling game with sparring partner Matthew Macklin.

[Arran]

should do it at Wembley, would mean more. 80,000+ in the seats, 20,000+ pitch side.

[JC2006]

Isn't the outdoor record around 120-30,000 for Chavez/Haugen?

[peter5]

Isn't the outdoor record around 120-30,000 for Chavez/Haugen?

137,00 I think, or there abouts!

[ThePlugInBabies]

should do it at Wembley, would mean more. 80,000+ in the seats, 20,000+ pitch side.

croke park would hold more.

[Beeston Brawler]

Croke Park holds 82500, which is no more than Twickenham, and less than Wembley, but you could get more on the pitch at both Croke and Twickers.

Either way, 100000 could still be there, and Hatton Mayweather II would certainly sell it out.

[Arran]

CROKE PARK? Hardly a major name is it, not exactly Wembley is it?

[ThePlugInBabies]

CROKE PARK? Hardly a major name is it, not exactly Wembley is it?

have you been to the new wembley?

[Arran]

yes twice

[K0NPHL1C7]

Soooooo... Hatton must ser5iously be contemplating one of 2 things....

Retirement or Suicide.

[DrunkenShad]

All those people would like to come and see Hatton get his ass kicked again?

[ThePlugInBabies]

yes twice

then you'll know that it's just another identi-kit stadium.

[Arran]

then you'll know that it's just another identi-kit stadium. but its Wembley. MSG is nothing special looking, its the name.

[ThePlugInBabies]

to be quite honest i don't really give a shit. if this is what's bothering hatton then he should get out of the game and go into promoting.

[beerto]

defnitley croke park its time there was a big fight there 2 great venue

[Cobbler]

CROKE PARK? Hardly a major name is it, not exactly Wembley is it?

Can't tell if you're being serious or not?

Croke Park is certainly one of the legendary stadiums of the World.

[Arran]

Can't tell if you're being serious or not?

Croke Park is certainly one of the legendary stadiums of the World.

it means about 80,000 English have to cross the sea to a place we are not welcome.

[Cobbler]

it means about 80,000 English have to cross the sea to a place we are not welcome.

I know some people that went to the Six Nations match there last year and they felt perfectly welcome.

[Arran]

dont care where it is as long as Cortez is not within 100 miles of the ring.

[greengloves]

it won't be in vega if they can get 120 000 into croker for next summer which they can,it is such an emotional stadium,what other stadium can boast the fact that one of it's stands was built out of the rubble of the 1916 easter rising,it holds so much historical and emotional significance than nearly any other stadium,it would be a truly magnificent arena for an amazing sporting event.

it is an awe striking beast of a place at night and would be filled with great supporters!

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[greengloves]

CROKE PARK? Hardly a major name is it, not exactly Wembley is it?

haha what an anglocentric comment,its like saying oh,it's just the rosebowl,not exactly wembley,wembley a stadium without a soul.

[Arran]

it won't be in vega if they can get 120 000 into croker for next summer which they can,it is such an emotional stadium,what other stadium can boast the fact that one of it's stands was built out of the rubble of the 1916 easter rising,it holds so much historical and emotional significance than nearly any other stadium,it would be a truly magnificent arena for an amazing sporting event.

it is an awe striking beast of a place at night and would be filled with great supporters!

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yeah, bout 100,000 English!

[greengloves]

yeah, bout 100,000 English!

i wasn't trying to be cheeky,whether irish, english or fucking anything,a night like that would be amazing.

[Beeston Brawler]

Fuck it - why not have it at the Maracana, or the Melbourne Cricket Ground!!

[marting]

Hatton can fight Floyd anywhere, in front of 100% Floyd haters, with any ref, and three of Ricky's drinking buddies as judges and still gets knocked out.

[Banjostring]

defnitley croke park its time there was a big fight there 2 great venue

Muhammad Ali fought in Croke Park back in the day. Dunno who it was against.

Good enough for Ali, good enough for Hatton

[Bonavena25]

Al 'blue' lewis.

It would be great to have the fight at croker. He would have both ireland and England behind him. You never know, it might sweep him to dizzying heights. There's no doubt he wasn't at his best in the last fight and hasn't been for a while.

This could energise him again.

[goldenboy]

CROKE PARK? Hardly a major name is it, not exactly Wembley is it?

how is wembley a major name outside of england??

bring it to dublin!! thats were the party is!

[K0NPHL1C7]

dont care where it is as long as Cortez is not within 100 miles of the ring.


Well then you won't have any irrational excuses when you little talentless down-syndrome-faced bitch of a fighter Ricky Hatton get's his ass knocked out fucking cold again by the far superior Mayweather.

[Beeston Brawler]

I must admit that Dublin is a much better night out than London!

I have been to a couple of Rugby League finals in London and done the stop over, but getting into bars is bloody ridiculous - and when you do, someone will bump into you on purpose just to start a rumble.

Compare that to Dublin - all you need is money in your pocket and you are laughing, no trouble and people are friendly, and actually have manners.

Perhaps they identify a bit more with us northerners.

[albeziel]

lot of people to see him getting KO again, but the money is worth it

[RafaelGonzal]

This shameless little fuck, who was beaten silly the 1st time is a greedy little fucker. He wants a rematch for the cash, there is no way he ever beats Mayweather or any truly talented welter ever, and since he is the only fighter of note over there he can probably pull this shit off. He should Keep his ass ay 140 and not mess up all the good competitive fights that are possible at 147. I dont care who he fights or what he does at 140 just stay out of the welterweight ranks cause you dont belong there.

[Paddy]

should do it at Wembley, would mean more. 80,000+ in the seats, 20,000+ pitch side.

No offense intended her Arran Wembley is a world class stadium i dont think anyone would dispute that but croke park WOULD hold more have you seen a soccer international in croke park? the GAA pitch is much bigger than soccer and rugby pitches hense you could fit more people on the pitch for the fight. which means more money in mayweather and hattons pocket!
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I doubt there will be 100,000 english fans at the fight as the irish will be more than happy to snap up tickets! :yep

[Arran]

yeah but croke park is in an irrelevant country

[goldenboy]

No offense intended her Arran Wembley is a world class stadium i dont think anyone would dispute that but croke park WOULD hold more have you seen a soccer international in croke park? the GAA pitch is much bigger than soccer and rugby pitches hense you could fit more people on the pitch for the fight. which means more money in mayweather and hattons pocket!
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I doubt there will be 100,000 english fans at the fight as the irish will be more than happy to snap up tickets! :yep

would be great if it happens!! there is a buzz at the moment in ireland with the emergence of some great pros and the success of our amateurs reaching the olympics. Mayweather - Hatton here would be huge!! a good thing for the sport in general.
Hattons fans flocked to las vegas so coming to dublin should not be a problem.

[greengloves]

yeah but croke park is in an irrelevant country

if it brings the money it isn't, the likes of steve bunce also like to speak about hatton's irish heritage as hatton has himself in the past.

[goldenboy]

yeah but croke park is in an irrelevant country

that seems to be only your opinion fatboy!

Hatton wants to see it happen so :hi:

[Arran]

fuckin ell, he has a great great grandad from Ireland....who hasnt? (well I havent, but everyone else)

[Strike]

Well then you won't have any irrational excuses when you little talentless down-syndrome-faced bitch of a fighter Ricky Hatton get's his ass knocked out fucking cold again by the far superior Mayweather.

Yeah because losing to the P4P Number 1 and an ATG means you are "talentless" and a "bitch".
Thank fuck we have fans like you following the sport to keep it mature and balanced.

[TheGoldenBoy#1]

fuckin ell, he has a great great grandad from Ireland....who hasnt? (well I havent, but everyone else)


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My grandad saw Ali beat Al "blue" lewis there back in the day. I'd deffo be up for it even though I see no way hatton beats mayweather.

All the big acts in the music world have being coming to Ireland as they realized that they could charge extortionate prices and that the Irish had more money than sense. Now that the economy is looking dicey you're not seeing so many sellouts as we're now more averse to parting with our hard earned cash/ill-gotten gains :deal...

Still though no hatton fight could compare to the atmosphere at croke park when the Dubs are kickin ass:bbb :happy :happy :happy :happy

(which is pretty rare nowadays:-( )

[Hawks28]

sounds like it would be a good venue for a big fight. However, nobody wants to see Floyd beat Hattons ass again, its a waste of everybodys time. If Ricky wants to fight in a big stadium in front of 80,000-100,000 people, fine, but he should find a different opponent and forget about Floyd..

[Paddy]

yeah but croke park is in an irrelevant country

Arran at the end of the day its all about money and the simple fact is croke park would hold more people which means more money.....

[Paddy]

:rofl :rofl :rofl

My grandad saw Ali beat Al "blue" lewis there back in the day. I'd deffo be up for it even though I see no way hatton beats mayweather.

All the big acts in the music world have being coming to Ireland as they realized that they could charge extortionate prices and that the Irish had more money than sense. Now that the economy is looking dicey you're not seeing so many sellouts as we're now more averse to parting with our hard earned cash/ill-gotten gains :deal...

Still though no hatton fight could compare to the atmosphere at croke park when the Dubs are kickin ass:bbb :happy :happy :happy :happy

(which is pretty rare nowadays:-( )

Unfortunately the bastarding FAI will be getting my "illgotten gains tomorrow"

looking forward to seeing "Il Gaffer" strutting his stuff!

[JonOli]

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