British Bad Left Hook Get-Together in London This Weekend
by Chaos100 on Nov 9, 2010 11:25 AM EST
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I tried a while ago to organize a meeting of British BLH members for the Frank Warren Night of Champions card at Wembley on February 13th. While that didn't go the way I was hoping, with a smaller turn-out than I expected, I did meet Bazzlad for the first time, and myself and BrianBrock had some right fun and games; wherever I was, he wasn't, and when he came to where we were, we'd gone...
Anyhow, a great night was had, and I'm hoping to put together more meetings for British Bad Left Hookers. Obviously the ideal option is to meet up at fights (and I'm going to Abraham/Froch in Helsinki later this month if anyone wants to tag along!!) but sometimes this is obviously not feasible. This weekend is unfortunately one that I have prior engagements for, and as such cannot get to the Haye/Harrison fight, as much as I would have liked to.
However, every cloud has a silver lining, and I have been in conversations with BrianBrock over the last couple of days in order to arrange a meeting this weekend at a venue which will be showing the fight. My other business takes me London way, and Brian is based there at present, in between various stops in his jetset lifestyle. We have decided upon the City Pride Bar in Faringdon, London, as they will have both the Haye/Harrison fight and the Pacquaio/Margarito fight showing live on big screens. Obviously there is some gap between these two fights, and copious amounts of "beer/cider/spirit/girly drink" will be consumed at this time, for experimental reasons. I'm not sure yet what the experiment is, or what it seeks to achieve, but we can decide as a group when the time comes.
So, all British BLH members (or any others who are willing to make the journey!!), consider this your invite to come along and have a beer, talk random crap about all things boxing, watch a few fights and meet some of the guys you've bantered with on these threads for so long. I'm expecting that myself and Brian will be meeting at around 7 or 8, in order to make sure we're well oiled by the time the Haye/Harrison debacle sorry, 'fight', begins. I'd love to meet some of you, and have a beer or two. First round is on me when we get there (just don't tell BrianBrock I said that!!) and if anyone needs to get hold of me, just leave comments in this thread and I'll email you.The more the merrier.
Hopefully we get a good turnout, and I look forward to a good night of beer, boxing and banter.
Rich
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Rich, massive LOL at how I’m in Cambridge to watch the fight with my girlfriend, and you’re coming down to London. I’d otherwise definitely definitely be there!
Haye by KO in the first four, for me.
Such were the days, still, hot, heavy, disappearing one by one into the past, as if falling into an abyss for ever open in the wake of the ship; and the ship, lonely under a wisp of smoke, held on her steadwast way black and smouldering in a luminous immensity, as if scorched by a flame flicked at her from a heaven without pity.
You're kidding me!!
What chance of that? I’m leaving Cambridge about 10 in the morning, and depnding on how long stuff goes on for, I might be done at any time between 2 and 10…. most likely about 6 or 7 though.
Bring her with you on the train, and come and have a beer!! (Trains are about 20 quid return to Kings Cross, which isn’t that far from the venue, or so Brian Brock tells me….) ;)
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
its honestly not that far from there ;)
And its actually better than the Sports Bar in Haymarket, which is the main one for live sport that everyone knows. Its near my old uni so I vaguely remember the area….
Btw, I like the sound of finishing by 6 or 7 rather than 10, then get some food in there prior to the undercard. But see how you go ;)
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Haha I think I’m going up for Saturday night, watching the fight in one of the University pubs and then going for lunch with her fam on Sunday, unless I have to leave early in the morning for some reason. Gutted to be missing the night with you guys – how about December 11th for a huge night of British boxing??
Such were the days, still, hot, heavy, disappearing one by one into the past, as if falling into an abyss for ever open in the wake of the ship; and the ship, lonely under a wisp of smoke, held on her steadwast way black and smouldering in a luminous immensity, as if scorched by a flame flicked at her from a heaven without pity.
by Oli Goldstein on Nov 8, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
not in London on that date dude :(
That is a shame about Saturday, it would have been a good long night with the double header….not that its going to turn into a mad drinking escapade, for any who are concerned or girlfriends reading :) I’m a bit of a lightweight lol
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
not that its going to turn into a mad drinking escapade
Speak for yourself!! If there isn;t a drunken arguement about peak Jones vs 2010 Haye, then I’ll personally consider the night wasted… :P
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
I hope it lasts longer than 4 rounds, the more I think I about it, the more I feel its going to be a cagey drawn out affair….
Do try and roll down if you guys can ;) You’re pretty lucky, my better half’s completely anti boxing, and would never watch it, but she checks how I go in the pick-em game :)
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Haha mine has absolutely no interest, but she accepts that every once in a while she has to accompany me in watching a fight! I actually think staying in and watching Haye-Ruiz was one of our first dates… How romantic, eh!
Such were the days, still, hot, heavy, disappearing one by one into the past, as if falling into an abyss for ever open in the wake of the ship; and the ship, lonely under a wisp of smoke, held on her steadwast way black and smouldering in a luminous immensity, as if scorched by a flame flicked at her from a heaven without pity.
by Oli Goldstein on Nov 8, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
yeah with mine not even that lol
I dread to think what would happen if I suggested that for a date! You must have got points for originality if not romance hey ;)
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
You're all heart!! :P
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
I can't decide between Haye in the first 6 rounds at nearly even money, or Haye on points at 11/2...
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
Sadly
I live a bit too far away to make it on such short notice, but honestly will try to make it to any future get togethers.
Also, I had to break up with my girlfriend in Cambridge, so won’t have any excuses to get wasted with Rich there either.
Cruel fortune…
On another note, if anyone is ever in Edinburgh, for any reason at all, please do let me know so that I can meet up with you.
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
Are you not coming to Cambridge now then?
I thought both yourself and OliGold were going to be here next year….
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
I have to get in first! (Which is not very likely…!)
Such were the days, still, hot, heavy, disappearing one by one into the past, as if falling into an abyss for ever open in the wake of the ship; and the ship, lonely under a wisp of smoke, held on her steadwast way black and smouldering in a luminous immensity, as if scorched by a flame flicked at her from a heaven without pity.
by Oli Goldstein on Nov 9, 2010 2:47 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'll be there for my Masters or my Phd
Just you wait ^^
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
by Drunken cutman on Nov 9, 2010 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Tiger Woods touched down in Melbourne this morning – if I can shmooze my way into pinching his lear jet while he’s sinking a few holes :) I’ll be all over this like a rash! Might give Ginger and Crystal a buzz – they’ll convince ol’ Tiger to come around :)
"Anytime you go thirty rounds with a guy, try to kill each other, and have the utmost respect for each other, no one understands that, but guys who have been to war understand it." - Micky Ward on Arturo Gatti.
Gutted that I’ve pre arranged a beer, boxing and poker night :(
Next time Gadget, next time!
Oh , and Haye KO 5.
"Chris Eubank lost his recent comeback fight on points ... the main one being that he's a total git."
And I'm gutted that you have cats, otherwise I'd have been making the effort to get to yours!!
I’m afraid that its me or the cats, pal… :P
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
So far we've had responses from:
OliGold
DC
BrianBrock
bazzlad
Goatsnake (who is now an honorary Englishman :P )
Comeon guys,I know we have a decent sized British contingent on here!! Where are:
Matt (Yorkshire)
Phill
Ltfc
FCF
and all the rest? :)
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
Not that there's a fire or anything :)
I can also meet anyone who’s coming up by coach at Victoria station, and it’ll probably be easier to have a beer locally and then go down together. Its not typical London prices down there, despite the location, and basically by the time Pac-Margarito is done, it’ll be time for breakfast and the train/coach back home ;) So check schedules and let us know either way :)
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Rich..
It’s a great idea, but a bit too short notice for me (I’m away this weekend) :-(.
But….
The Froch/AA ‘dealy’ at £230 ish all inclusive is effin tempting to me and the missus!!, any info on that one?
Are you on facebook pal?
If so, my facebook profile is in my BLH profile.
If not, I’ll email you if you’d prefer?
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
Okay! Chaos--
Very cool idea, and it looks like it turned out nicely.
I do :) have to say though
An example of a recent get-together in London, as people get together in London
Hmm. …
A little redundant? Is that an example of self-reductive—a little dazed this a.m.
Blame Scott... that was his doing!! :)
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
I did that — it’s on purpose.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Nov 9, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
lol
I was a little bemused by it initially…thinking, ’Isn’t that Drogba? And Fabregas?’
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
I typed “London” into our Getty Images tool and felt this was the best photo to use.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Nov 9, 2010 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
Good shit!!
That’s the best I got at the moment, but it is heartfelt.
I like that you are all getting together. Hands around the world, and all that. Truly, very cool.
(And Scott has the edge in clever over my hash of a brain—)
It would seem none of the English guys on here agree with you!!
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
its a little perplexing hey
but everyone has their reasons I’m sure…
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
In the U.S., a place called "City Pride Bar" would be something COMPLETELY different
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
hahahaha!!!
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
Thanks for the invitation Rich
I’m at uni in Manchester at the moment so it’d be a bit of a journey for me to get down to London. If ever there’s a meet up here I’d be well up for it though mate
I'll keep it in mind.
These meets will be advertised on the front page whenever I try to do them, so you’ll be able to keep track quite easily. :)
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
maybe most of the UK posters here are Northern?!
and so London’s more of a mission….anyway assuming Haye defends, there should be another opportunity up there in 2011.
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Hopefully Brian
Or any other top bill!
by Phill on Nov 9, 2010 5:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
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