Re: show and tell- I was in my early 20s when I dragged my then girlfriend from CA to NYC for the Holyfield-Akinwande fight at MSG. An ancient Duran, plus Ray Mercer, Christy Martin and other notables were on the undercard and as we headed over for the weigh in a small crowd was forming through the back entry where someone announced Akinwande tested positive for hep-B and the card was off. We stood there dumbfounded (much like the kids in Dan’s story), and to this day despite seeing dozens of live fights all over the world I’ve not returned to the garden.
I did spend a few hours drinking at Jimmy’s bar and since a whole lotta boxing folks had their weekend clear, I met some great people and talked fights (while my girlfriend probably was making plans to find a new boyfriend upon our return).
Re: show and tell- I was in my early 20s when I dragged my then girlfriend from CA to NYC for the Holyfield-Akinwande fight at MSG. An ancient Duran, plus Ray Mercer, Christy Martin and other notables were on the undercard and as we headed over for the weigh in a small crowd was forming through the back entry where someone announced Akinwande tested positive for hep-B and the card was off. We stood there dumbfounded (much like the kids in Dan’s story), and to this day despite seeing dozens of live fights all over the world I’ve not returned to the garden.
I did spend a few hours drinking at Jimmy’s bar and since a whole lotta boxing folks had their weekend clear, I met some great people and talked fights (while my girlfriend probably was making plans to find a new boyfriend upon our return).
Crikey! The Greek’s bound to put on a ripsnorter and send Haney on walkabout, mate!
If it goes the distance lets just hope its scored fairly.
Really hope Haney sparks this guy cold after all his antics.