Pacquiao-Hatton.............in Dubai?

[ИATAS]

Yeah, why not. Do something different for a change. Dubai sounds good to me.

Yeah I'm tired of Vegas. I like how Ali used to fight all over the world, more of that should happen these days instead of always fighting in vegas.

[S.G.]

i actually think it's a good idea in theory... but i'd rather it was in wembley so i could go

[CasperUK]

There isn't a boxing culture in Dubai or even a sporting culture to be honest. It mainly caters for business, commerce, finance, tourism and shopping.

There isn't a venue to host the fight It couldn't even be built in time. Remember the fight is only 5 months away. Nobody can build a venue that quickly, even in Dubai.

There is also a major financial recession in Dubai right now; projects are being put on hold and because of the lack of sporting culture it would be a waste of time and money unless Dubai quickly developed a status for sporting culture (which it won't).

I've been there and trust me the place is quite strict. The police wouldn't tolerate 30,000 drunken English yobs (Hatton fans) roaming the steets at night, pissing in the street and being a major annoyance. They'll be arrested, detained and deported quicker than it takes you to read this paragraph.


The fight will happen in either the USA or England (unlikely). The Phillipenes don't have the capacity or the infastructure to host such a fight. This isn't the 1970's anymore remember. Travelling fans will want great hotels and 'modern' facilities to accomodate them. The Phillipenes is still very much a mud-hut society.

[lefthookbody]

sounds good to me! pacman and hatton fans watch their fighters anywhere,
and the sport is getting some huge exposure in the p4p wealthiest country, attracting new investors, etc

[Pullcounter]

The Las Vegas Review Journal has reported that the proposed May superfight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton could end up in Duabi, United Arab Emirates. Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum recently visited the region, which he described as “Fantasyland. Huge, new, spectacular buildings everywhere.” Arum added that the city has a large Filipino population and strong UK tourism.

its ok as long as i can watch it at a normal time.

[HappyBoxingFan]

The Las Vegas Review Journal has reported that the proposed May superfight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton could end up in Duabi, United Arab Emirates. Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum recently visited the region, which he described as “Fantasyland. Huge, new, spectacular buildings everywhere.” Arum added that the city has a large Filipino population and strong UK tourism.

A $1000 plane ticket? Terrible idea.

[S A M U R A I]

Yeah I'm tired of Vegas. I like how Ali used to fight all over the world, more of that should happen these days instead of always fighting in vegas.

Agreed.

Man, Dubai looks awesome. The stuff they have planned for it looks like it came straight out of a Final Fantasy game.





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[Texanballer]

Dubai is like a fairy tale land from pictures. I just hear its hot as hell there

[deevel79]

its ok as long as i can watch it at a normal time.

Exactly.

You want guaranteed fireworks? They should hold in in ****!

[sparked_85]

so they're going to move it from one desert to another.