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Kell Brook Excited For 3/17 Matthew Hatton Showdown

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:48:00 +0300

The big mystery opponent for Kell Brooks hometown show fight was revealed on Wednesday as the unbeaten welterweight contender next faces Matthew Hatton on March 17 at Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, England

Hatton to debut as trainer

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:17:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton will make a dramatic ring return next month — but instead of throwing leather he’ll be barking the orders. ‘The Hitman’ took out a trainers licence last month and the first fighter to team up with him is Blackpool welterweight hopeful Adam Little. Hatton will be in Little’s corner for the first time when his protégé boxes at Oldham Sports Centre on Saturday November 12 against a selected opponent

Ricky Hatton: Without Promoting I Would Probably Return

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:55:00 +0300

RICKY HATTON is overcoming the heartbreak of quitting the ring by punching his way through business. Hatton has his biggest night as a fight arranger when he co-promotes Amir Khan’s latest defence of his WBA world light-welterweight title against Paul McCloskey on Saturday

Khan, McCloskey Face To Face: Hatton To Co-Promote

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:50:00 +0300

Amir King Khan returns home. On Saturday, April 16, at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England, WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Amir King Khan will defends his title in England for the first time since December of 2009 when he faces unbeaten EBU champion Paul Dudey McCloskey of Northern Ireland

De La Hoya Considers Comeback, Wants Ricky Hatton Bout

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:43:00 +0300

According to a report by Jeff Powell from Daily Mail, Ricky Hatton has been offered a fight with Oscar De La Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions. Hatton has not fought for 18 months and De La Hoya has been out of the ring for nearly two years. Both fighters have not fought since suffering knockout defeats to Manny Pacquiao

Action over Ricky Hatton cocaine claims unlikely

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 22:12:00 +0300

Police interviewed the former light welterweight world champion several weeks after a video emerged of him allegedly snorting cocaine during a night out with one of his friends. He denied taking the drug claiming he was "too out of it to remember". Prosecutors said police had not referred the case to them

Ricky Hatton's license withdrawn

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:10:00 +0300

Former world champion Ricky Hatton was stripped of his boxer's license Thursday after he was found guilty of misconduct by the British Boxing Board of Control following newspaper revelations of drug use. Hattan also was fined $31,000 at the board hearing Wednesday but kept his promoter's license

Ricky Hatton in Hot Water With Manchester Police

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:23:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton's troubles are mounting. Local authorities want to question the Manchester star about the night he was snorting cocaine, which was secretly captured on video and disclosed to British tabloid News of The World. Hatton's family and friends said the fighter had been depressed for several weeks. He entered a rehabilitation clinic on Monday

Ricky Hatton To Fight On? Renews Boxing License

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:21:00 +0300

RICKY HATTON has refused to rule out a return to the ring after renewing his boxing licence. Manchester�s former two-weight world champion has to yet to confirm if he will hang up his gloves or box on following his second-round knockout by Filipino Manny Pacquiao 14 months ago

Hatton vs Nuzhnenko Set For July 16 in Manchester

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:33:00 +0300

Manchester�s Matthew Hatton will make the first defence of the European welterweight on July 16th against Yuriy Nuzhnenko. It will take place in Bolton

Yuri Nuzhnenko Plans To Break, Bloody Matthew Hatton

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:17:00 +0300

Former WBA welterweight champion Yuri Nuzhnenko (30-1-1, 14 KOs) continues his preparations for upcoming meeting with the EBU 147lbs champion and WBA #15 Matthew Hatton (39-4-2, 15 KOs) of Manchester on July 16 at Bolton Arena in Bolton, England. Despite his business Nuzhnenko, 34, took some time to speak with both Boxnews.com.ua and BoxingScene.com about his future challenge

K2 East head updates on Khurtsidze, Nuzhnenko and more

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:05:00 +0300

Vadim Bukhkalov, the head of K2 East Promotions, commented on the recent status and upcoming future of several most notable fighters from his team in his interview for the Boxnews web portal. About WBA #5 and WBO #10 middleweight Avtandil Khurtsidze (21-1-2, 12 KOs

M Hatton-Nuzhnenko Update

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:28:00 +0300

EBU (European) welterweight champion Matthew Hatton (39-4-2, 15 KOs) will fight against former WBA welterweight champion Yuri Nuzhnenko (30-1-1, 14 KOs). In an interview on the Internet-TV RingSide Show, Nuzhnenko�s promoter Vadim Bukhkalov stated �The Matthew Hatton-Yuri Nuzhnenko fight will take place in September in England

Saul Alvarez-Jose Miguel Cotto on Mayweather-Mosley

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:46:00 +0300

Undefeated welterweight prospect Saul Alvarez (31-0, 23KOs) of Mexico is going to fight Jose Miguel Cotto (31-1-1, 23KOs), the older brother of two-division champion Miguel Cotto, on the pay-per-view undercard of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Hatton claims Euro 147 belt

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 06:28:00 +0300

Welterweight Matthew Hatton (39-4-2, 15 KOs) claimed the vacant European 147lb title with a twelve round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Gianluca Branco (43-3-1, 22 KOs) on Friday night at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, England

Dzinziruk to face Husanov?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:11:00 +0300

According to local sources, WBO #11 ranked Sherzod Husanov (14-0-1, 7 KOs) may be next-in-line to collide with Ukrainian WBO light middleweight champion Sergiy Dzinziruk (36-0, 22 KOs). The proposed fight would take place on May 14 at Chumash Resort & Casino in Santa Ynez, California.

Saul Alvarez Crushes Camechis, Matthew Hatton is Next?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:53:00 +0300

Hot welterweight prospect Saul �Canelo� Alvarez (31-0-1, 23 KOs) knocked out Brian Camechis (19-3, 8 KOs) of Ohio in three rounds at the Palenque de la Feria, Tuxtla Gutierrez in Chiapas, Mexico. After working him over in round one, Alvarez got him in serious trouble in the second round by dropping him twice. Alvarez then landed a massive lead left hook to drop Camachis in the third for the win

Saul Alvarez-Matthew Hatton on Mayweather-Mosley?

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:19:00 +0300

Undefeated welterweight prospect Saul Alvarez (30-0-1, 22KOs) may fight none other than Matthew Hatton (37-4-2, 14KOs) on the pay-per-view undercard to Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Golden Boy Promotions vice president Eric Gomez said Hatton was a very strong possibility but there were others in the running if Hatton turned the fight down

Frank Warren: "Ricky Hatton is The Size of a House"

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:38:00 +0300

Frank Warren, the former promoter of Ricky Hatton, has once again urged the Manchester star to forget about a comeback and focus on retirement. Two weeks ago Hatton announced a comeback in the middle of the year. Hatton plans to start training in February. Warren says Hatton is so overweight that he might seriously hurt himself by trying to work off so many pounds

Juan Urango Would Love The Ricky Hatton Rematch

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:08:00 +0300

It�s official. Ricky Hatton is coming back to boxing � as a fighter. After months of speculation, Hatton officially announced his return on Wednesday. He plans to start training in February for a tentative return in the next few months. No opponent has been set - but Hatton mentioned IBF junior welterweight champion Juan Urango as a possibility. Hatton won a twelve round decision over Urango in January 2007

Marquez vs Hatton Looms With WBO's Latest Position

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:32:00 +0300

The latest ruling by the WBO may open the door for a possible fight between Ricky Hatton and Juan Manuel Marquez. The WBO's Paco Valcárcel issued a ruling that allows Marquez additional time to make his mandatory defense of the lightweight title against interim-champion Michael Katsidis. Marquez

Hatton ready to return

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:13:00 +0300

Former world champon Ricky Hatton has resumed training. �The Hitman� has been out of the ring since being demolished by Manny Pacquiao in May. After taking a cruise over Christmas, Hatton is expected to make an official comeback announcement in February. Accoreding to the Manchester Evening News, talks have begun for a fight against Juan Manuel Marquez at the City of Manchester Stadium

Amir Khan May Vacate if Marcos Maidana is Pushed

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:30:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has heard some serious talk going around the industry that Amir Khan will vacate the junior welterweight title if the WBA forces him to fight Marcos Maidana next. Back in June, Maidana stopped Victor Ortiz in June to pick up the WBA' interim-title at 140-pounds

Ricky Hatton's Comeback Will Be For One Fight Only

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:59:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton is still considering a comeback and won't make a final decision until the first few weeks of 2010. He did confirm that his comeback will be for a single fight. He wants to redeem himself with a win but doesn't want to make it a full comeback campaign

Marquez: "My First Choice is Pacquiao, Then Ricky Hatton"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0300

Former three division champion Juan Manuel Marquez wants a third crack at WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. They fought to a controversial draw in 2004 and then Marquez lost a controversial split decision to Pacquiao in 2008. Marquez is being considered as a possible option for Pacquiao in 2010

Ndou, Hatton draw

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:29:00 +0300

IBO welterweight champion Lovemore Ndou (47-11-2, 31 KOs) barely retained title against Matthew Hatton (37-4-2, 14 KOs) on Friday night at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke, England. With older brother Ricky Hatton looking on from ringside, judges scored the bout

Ricky Hatton Says "The Itch is Back" To Fight Again

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:04:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton has been inactive since the May two-round KO loss to Manny Pacquiao. Hatton has been concentrating on promotional company, Hatton Promotions. In a few interviews, Hatton said that he no longer had the itch or desire to fight again. During the last few weeks, watching some of his fighters win - and getting a huge reaction during a few off-boxing events - have changed his mind. Hatton now says the itch to fight again is back. He will consider a ring return in 2010

Ricky Hatton Intimidated By Valuev, Says Haye Will Win

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:49:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton doesn't deny it. He was very intimidated when he first met the 7-foot giant, WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev. He even became nervous for his good friend, David Haye, who challenges Valuev for the title on November 7. Even with Valuev's huge advantage in height and 100-pound edge in weight, Hatton says Haye is too fast and too skilled. He doesn't see Valuev being polished enough to win

Marquez Willing To Fight Ricky Hatton in Manchester

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:56:00 +0300

WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez has no problem traveling to Manchester to challenge junior welterweight Ricky Hatton, says Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya

Ricky Hatton: "Floyd Mayweather Jr Can't Sell Tickets"

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:58:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton has come out swinging at the recent comments that were made by Floyd Mayweather Jr. Hatton was upset over some of the recent comments that Mayweather made about ending his career. Hatton suffered his first loss with a ten-round stoppage to Mayweather in December of 2007

Now it�s Promoter Hatton!

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:27:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton is very busy nowadays thinking as a promoter rather than a boxer and Ricky is thoroughly taken up with his new endeavor. �I�ve had my share of titles in the ring, but now I want to start producing world champions as a promoter,� says Ricky. One such young man that Hatton sees as a promising addition to his new promotional company is British middleweight champion Matthew Macklin (24-2, 17 KOs), a former sparring partner

Ricky Hatton Speaks

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:10:00 +0300

It has been three months since Ricky �The Hitman� Hatton (45-2, 32 KOs) lost inside two rounds to Manny Pacquiao at the MGM in Las Vegas. Until now, the 30-year-old former IBF, WBA and IBO light welterweight and WBA welterweight champion has been tight lipped about his boxing future and discussion about the devastating loss to Pacquiao in May

Ricky Hatton Suffering From Serious Health Issues

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:38:00 +0300

According to a recent report in The Sunday Mirror, Ricky Hatton's recent stay in the hospital was due to an illness brought on by his wild lifestyle that is filled with very poor eating habits and long nights at the pub. Hatton, who has a heart murmur, was told by doctors that he needed to stay away from booze and stay on a good diet - or his life could be at risk. During his stay at the hospital

Hatton wants Marquez, if he beat Mayweather

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:16:00 +0300

It seems Ricky Hatton may take the Shane Mosley route in terms of sitting back and waiting for a major fight to come along. Recently WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan and his handlers seemed to have some interest in calling Hatton out for an all-British battle, but Ricky said there was no interest on his end

Hatton Should Have Pulled Out From Pacquiao Fight

Thu, 14 May 2009 10:03:00 +0300

According to father and trainer Ray Hatton, former champion Ricky Hatton should have withdrawn from his May 2 bout with Manny Pacquiao. Hatton was knocked out in two rounds. Ray says the training camp for the fight was so chaotic that Ricky should have pulled out and postponed the fight to another date. There were pre-fight rumors that trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. was at odds with Ricky and assistant trainer Lee Beard

Pacquiao Embraced By a Nation as He Returns Home

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:18:00 +0300

Typhoon �Emong� dissipated, the skies over Manila were clear as Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao came home to the warm embrace of his countrymen after a sensational 2nd round annihilation of Britain�s Ricky �The Hitman� Hatton in Las Vegas last Sunday. Pacquiao whom noted boxing commentator Larry Merchant had referred to as a storm racing across the Pacific had blown away every

Hatton Says a Few More Rounds Would Have Helped

Tue, 05 May 2009 13:57:00 +0300

Despite suffering a crushing two round knockout at the hands of Manny Pacquiao last weekend in Las Vegas, Ricky Hatton maintains that he might have been able to change the tide if the fight would have went a few rounds longer. He seemed be taking the loss better than expected, and said the two round knockout was better for him than being outclassed for several rounds, which may be a reference to his 2007 loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr

Pacquiao vs. Cotto By December, Says Bob Arum

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:13:00 +0300

After Manny Pacquiao's two round destruction of Ricky Hatton on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, promoter Bob Arum told reporters that Pacquiao's next fight will likely come against WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in either November or December. He said Pacquiao will be in New York to sit ringside at Madison Square Garden for Cotto's fight against Joshua Clottey

Hatton�s dad says beaten son won�t rush to quit

Mon, 04 May 2009 10:15:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton�s father says his son won�t hurry a decision on whether to retire after being knocked out by Manny Pacquiao in the second round of their 140-pound title fight. After being knocked down twice in the opening round, the 30-year-old Briton was flattened in the second by Pacquiao�s left cross in Las Vegas on Saturday night for his second defeat in 47 fights

Pacquiao annihilates Hatton!

Sun, 03 May 2009 11:01:00 +0300

There�s no question who is #1 pound for pound. Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) destroyed IBO light welterweight Ricky Hatton (45-2, 32 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hatton came out aggressively but was dropped by twice by Pacquiao in round one. In round two, Pacquiao dropped Hatton for the count with a left to the chin. Time was 2:59. Hatton was down for several minutes

Floyd Mayweather Sr: "Ricky Hatton Needs To Retire"

Sun, 03 May 2009 11:44:00 +0300

Trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. has advised his fighter, Ricky Hatton, to retire from boxing before he gets seriously injured. Hatton was blown out by Manny Pacquiao in two rounds on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Pacquiao landed a left hand that knocked Hatton out cold and it took several minutes before the fighter was able to get to his feet. Following the event Hatton was taken to local hospital to get tested for any serious damage

There�s Only One Manny Pacquiao

Sun, 03 May 2009 12:44:00 +0300

The British can chant all they want that there�s only one Ricky Hatton. Floyd Mayweather Jr can claim all he wants that he never lost his pound-for-pound distinction in the ring. Floyd Mayweather Sr can claim the answers to all of boxing�s greatest riddles reside in his mind. Juan Manuel Marquez and Golden Boy Promotions can claim all they want that the Mexican owns two wins over Filipino�s greatest icon

Pacquiao, Hatton make weight

Sat, 02 May 2009 02:37:00 +0300

From the MGM Grand in Las Vegas: Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton made weight for their showdown tomorrow night. Pacquiao was 138; Hatton was 140

Mayweather vs. Marquez To Be Officially Announced

Sat, 02 May 2009 07:53:00 +0300

On Wednesday, I broke the news that a deal was reached for Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Juan Manuel Marquez at a catch-weight below 145-pounds. I stated a few days ago that I couldn't say it was "100% done" because two sources, who were close to negotiations, had advised me that only Marquez [at the time I wrote it] had signed off on the deal. According to the word going around Las Vegas, Mayweather has finally signed off on the deal

Predictions - Pacquiao vs. Hatton

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:51:00 +0300

Tomorrow night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, we get treated to the first superfight of 2009. Manny Pacquiao challenges the junior welterweight reign of Ricky Hatton. Filipino and British fans are storming the Vegas strip by the thousands. Since the recent retirement of Oscar De La Hoya, Pacquiao and Hatton have emerged as two of the biggest ticket sellers in the sport. The fight is very important for a number of reasons

Mosley Tips Pacquiao To Beat Hatton, Wants Winner

Fri, 01 May 2009 11:37:00 +0300

WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley was pressed for a prediction on Saturday's fight involving Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Despite being a partner in Golden Boy Promotions, who promote Hatton, he believes Pacquiao has the edge to win the fight. But he wouldn't be surprised if Hatton pulled off the upset

Ode-blooded rivalry

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:27:00 +0300

All kidding aside, Ricky �The Hitman� Hatton was able to keep his humor at bay during today�s final presser held at the MGM�long enough to promise the press that he was going to prove �em wrong in his fight with Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao wasn�t so successful, for during a face-off, the only profile boxing�s pound-for-pound king showed, was his humorous side

Hatton: "Pacquiao Would Have Beat Me Before, Not Now"

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:56:00 +0300

Junior welterweight Ricky Hatton admits that only three or four fights ago, pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao would have beaten him. That was then and this is now. Hatton feels that he improved over his last three or four fights, and the addition of trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. will seal the deal on his victory over the Pacman on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Floyd Sr: Roach a Joke, Ricky Busting Manny's Ass

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:14:00 +0300

Manchester, England - During a national conference call held today for members of the media, Ricky Hatton's trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. all but ensured a Hatton victory over his next opponent Manny Pacquiao when the two meet in a world junior welterweight championship on Saturday, May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and live on HBO Pay-Per-View. Here is what Mayweather, who is currently training Hatton in Manchester, England, had to say

Ricky Hatton Says "Manny, I'm Just Too Big For You"

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:27:00 +0300

Everywhere he goes pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao is surrounded by a swarm of Filipino fans who wave flags, take pictures, ask for autographs and who try to touch their national hero. "I never knew there were so many Filipino fans in London and in Manchester," said Pacquiao after a very large, friendly crowd of fans surrounded his car when he arrived today at the Philippines Embassy

Pacquiao Says Hatton Will Be His Hardest Fight To Date

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:43:00 +0300

Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao admits that Britain�s Ricky �The Hitman� Hatton is a tougher opponent that either David Diaz whom he demolished in nine rounds or Oscar De La Hoya who quit at the end of eight last December 6 after taking a bad beating.

Fight between Pacquiao and Hatton off for now

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:45:00 +0300

Manny Pacquiao�s refusal to accept terms already agreed to by his promoter has apparently scuttled the planned May 2 fight between him and British fighter Ricky Hatton. Promoters for both fighters said Wednesday the fight is off, with little chance of it being revived

Roach: "Sorry Mayweather, Pacquiao Knocks Hatton Out"

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:05:00 +0300

Last week, trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. made comments regarding Ricky Hatton's ability to stop Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in Las Vegas. Mayweather says Hatton is stronger and will put Pacquiao away after wearing him down. Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach has fired back a prediction of his own - Manny by knockout in nine rounds. Roach knows Hatton is tough

Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton Agree on Las Vegas - May 2

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:31:00 +0300

After a few short weeks of back and forth negotiations, both Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton have agreed to stage their May 2 bout in Las Vegas. Hatton's side was attempting to have the fight take place in England. Richard Schaefer, CEO for Golden Boy Promotions, who represent Hatton, has advised the Los Angeles Times that both fighters are now on the same page

Pacquiao vs. Hatton Tentative For May 2 in Las Vegas

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:04:00 +0300

Top Rank�s Bob Arum, undoubtedly the most astute promoter in the business, has a May 2 date in Las Vegas for a megabuck fight between the Philippines national treasure Manny Pacquiao and Britain �s Ricky �The Hitman� Hatton. Arum who arrived in Manila on Tuesday morning told insidesports.ph, Standard Today and Viva Sports �right now I want to lay everything out

Hatton stops Malignaggi in 11!

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:52:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs) scored a eleventh round TKO over Paulie Malignaggi (25-2, 5 KOs) on Saturday night in a clash for the IBO jr welterweight belt on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hatton punished the outgunned Magilnaggi the entire night and the bout ended at :28 of round eleven when Malignaggi's trainer Buddy McGirt threw in the towel

Hatton, Malignaggi make weight!

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:03:00 +0300

For Saturday's HBO-televised card at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas: Ricky Hatton 140 vs. Paulie Malignaggi 139 James Kirkland 156 vs. Brian Vera 157 Matthew Hatton 148 vs. Ben Tackie 148 Rey Bautista 122 vs. Heriberto Ruiz 122

Hatton, Malignaggi vow victories!

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:05:00 +0300

Both Ricky Hatton (44-1, 31 KOs) and Paulie Malignaggi (25-1, 5 KOs), and their respective trainers, Floyd Mayweather, Sr. and Buddy McGirt, confidently vowed victories in their jr. welterweight title fight Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Pledging to show his boxing skills, brought out by new trainer Mayweather, Hatton said the fans can expect less of his �bulldozing,� and more boxing

Malignaggi vacates IBF title!

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:07:00 +0300

In an official letter sent to Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) and Juan Urango's promoter Seminole Warriors Boxing, the IBF has confirmed that Paul Malignaggi would not be able to grant mandatory challenger Hermann Ngoudjoa rematch and that he therefore will be vacating his belt. Ngoudjo (17-2-0, 9 KOs) will now face former world champion Juan Urango (20-1-1, 16 KOs) for the vacant IBF junior welterweight (140lb) championship. The IBF has set

Hatton: "Pacquiao at 140 or De La Hoya at 147 Next"

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:21:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton is dead set on facing the winner of Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao, taking place on December 6 in Las Vegas. Hatton fights a few weeks earlier, in Las Vegas, against IBF junior welterweight champ Paulie Malignaggi. Last week, De La Hoya said that he was willing to share the services of trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. with Hatton. In order to do so, Hatton would have to train up in Big Bear, California where

Hatton-Mayweather link comfirmed!

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:33:00 +0300

It's official. Ricky Hatton will be trained by Floyd Mayweather Sr for his fight against IBF jr welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas on November 22. Mayweather, who will be assisted by Lee Beard, will fly into Manchester later this month and oversee training at Hatton's new gym at the luxurious Village Hotel, Ashton-under-Lyne. Hatton, started his training camp for the Malignaggi at his new base on Tuesday with Beard

Hatton, Malignaggi win!

Sun, 25 May 2008 01:04:00 +0300

IBO light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton (44-1, 31 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Juan Lazcano (37-5-1, 27 KOs) before 55,000+ Hatton backers on Satuday night at the outdoor Manchester City Stadium in Manchester, England. "The Hitman," rebounding from from his loss to Floyd Mayweather, applied pressure throughout, although Lazcano had good moments in rounds eight and ten. Scores were 120-108, 118-110, 120-108

Weights from Manchester!

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:22:00 +0300

Hatton, Lazcabo, Mailignaggi, Ndou make weight Ricky Hatton 139.9 vs Juan Lazcano 139.9 (IBO light welterweight title) Paulie Malignaggi 140 vs Lovemore Ndou 140 (IBF junior welterweight title) Venue: City of Manchester Stadium

Juan Lazcano: "I Expect The Best Ricky Hatton"

Wed, 21 May 2008 16:28:00 +0300

Juan Lazcano is calm and confident ahead of the biggest of his career on Saturday night. Lazcano will step in the ring against Ricky Hatton before 55,000 screaming fans at the City of Manchester Stadium. He knows the crowd will be against him. He knows most experts have listed him as a heavy underdog. He doesn't seem to care. Lazcano says that he won't fixate on Hatton's December loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr

Hatton Eyes Rematch With Mayweather in 09?

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:07:00 +0300

According to a report by RTE, Ricky Hatton might land a rematch with WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2009. Hatton was stopped by Mayweather last December in Las Vegas. The report states that a rematch would take place across the ocean in Wembley. Hatton returns against Juan Lazcano on May 24 and Mayweather has been penciled in for a rematch with Oscar De La Hoya on September 20

Arum: "Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton is a Reality"

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:31:00 +0300

In an overseas telephone conversation Friday morning (Manila Time) with Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today, Arum who was named �Promoter of the Year� for 2007 by the pre-eminent boxing TV network HBO said he was having lunch with Pacquiao at one of the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel & Casino restaurants when HBO president Ross Greenberg called and Arum put Pacquiao on the line to wish him a happy new year

Rees Calls Out Hatton, Wants a UK Style War

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:18:00 +0300

"I'd love to get it on with Ricky. It would hand Ricky a shot at a title, it's a fight the British public will love, it'll be England v Wales and two warriors going toe-to-toe � it ticks all the boxes," Rees told The Sun. "The WBA belt is a very prestigious world title so why wouldn't Ricky fancy going for it? I want the big fights and it would be a right tear-up. I'm a quality boxer who would love to give Ricky a right going over

Hatton set for five more fights

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:45:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton will fight another five times over the next two years, his manager and father, Ray, has revealed. The 29-year-old suffered the first defeat of his career 11 days ago when he was stopped by Floyd Mayweather in their welterweight title bout. But Ray Hatton confirmed his son will have two fights next year followed by three more fights in 2009. Ray Hatton ruled out Junior Witter being his son's next opponent but said that fight was likely at "some stage".

Mayweather: "Hatton Should Not Fight Again"

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:09:00 +0300

"I hope Ricky Hatton is able get to through this one," Mayweather told Rafael. "This is tough on him and his family. I know he's been through a lot of wars. I don't think he should fight again. A fight of this magnitude can really tear you down mentally and physically. The wars, like his fight with Kostya Tszyu and me, eventually catch up to you like they did with Fernando Vargas and Erik Morales."

Hatton back in Manchester!

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:49:00 +0300

Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton (43-1) landed back in Manchester airport this morning from Las Vegas, nearly a week after his tenth round stoppage to Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. He met waiting fans and media and talked openly about his future plans. He stated, "Whether I fight at welterweight or junior welterweight just depends on the fights that are on the the table. I have an opened mind. There is talk of

Mayweather KOs Hatton in 10!

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:22:00 +0300

WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather (39-0, 25 KOs) scored a tenth round knockout over IBO light welter titlist Ricky Hatton (43-1, 31 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hatton was very aggressive early and controlled the tempo of the fight. Mayweather adjusted and had success pot-shotting "the Hitman," then quickly clinching. Hatton was cut over the right eye in round three by a Mayweather

Mayweather, Hatton speak!

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:09:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather: Ricky Hatton is one hell of a fighter, I have nothing but the utmost respect for him. I had a ball in there tonight. I knew I had to be versatile in the ring tonight, this guy [Hatton] is a rough and tough fighter. A couple of times I hurt him and said to myself, 'damn, he's still coming.' [Talking about retirement] As of right now I'm really bored with the sport of boxing. But if the money's right

Mayweather 147, Hatton 145!

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:55:00 +0300

Rick Hatton and Floyd Mayweather both made weight for their WBC welterweight title showdown on Saturday night in front of a big crowd inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Hatton walked in first wearing a black shirt and his trademark hat. Mayweather then entered wearing a black jacket and a hood over his head along with his team members holding up his WBC title belts. WBC president Jose Sulaiman was pesiding

Hatton, Mayweather arrivals!

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:23:00 +0300

"Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather, and Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton both arrived at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the WBC welterweight championship at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and live on HBO Pay-Per-view. Here is what the fighters had to say as they met with media members in town early to cover this mega-bout

Ricky Hatton: "I'd Love To Fight Miguel Cotto"

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:38:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton, the unbeaten son of Manchester, is counting down the days until his Dec. 8 showdown with WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. During a recent chat on ESPN, Hatton was asked about his potential post-Mayweather plans. Hatton threw out a single name

Mayweather: "Hatton Will Never Be The Best"

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:10:00 +0300

In a recent interview with Sky Sports News, WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather fired off a verbal assault on his Dec. 8 challenger Ricky Hatton. They collide at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather said that Hatton is a one-dimensional fighter who could never be the pound-for-pound best. In his opinion, Hatton's popularity is overhyped and Hatton should thank him for the payday opportunity

Ricky Hatton: "Mayweather is Taking Me Lightly"

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:03:00 +0300

"I've learnt by my mistakes and I think I'll be better for it, and I'll have to be because he's a five-weight world champion," Hatton said. "I've shown in fights that I've got the boxing ability to do it. My power, my angles, my feinting, my moving in quick on opponents, my speed of footwork along with the boxing ability - I just think I know what to do against Floyd Mayweather."

Mayweather-Hatton presser!

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:18:00 +0300

At the kick off press conference for "Undefeated" the Mayweather-Hatton mega fight slated for December 8th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, the Mayweather Jr (38-0, 24 KOs) antics began early. As Mayweather Jr strode towards the dais to the tune of "Hail to the Chief" waving two American flags which he promptly deposited in front of Ricky Hatton and began to speak disparagingly of the Manchester native

Roger Mayweather on Hatton, Cotto, Mosley

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:35:00 +0300

In a recent interview with Brent Matteo Alderson of BoxingScene.com, Roger Mayweather, trainer and uncle of WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr., gave his thoughts on a variety of topics. He thinks a great fight will happen when Floyd Mayweather takes on Ricky Hatton on Dec. 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and thinks Hatton's only chance to win is to stay close and be aggressive

Hatton vs Mayweather signed!

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:16:00 +0300

The superfight between Floyd Mayweather and Ricky Hatton is on. "The contract provided what we wanted and we are officially signed up," Ricky's father/manager Ray Hatton told the BBC, "and our lawyers have told us that the Mayweather camp have also signed. Now we are just waiting for the date and venue to be made official." The bout will reportedly be promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, possibly December 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Mayweather: "Hatton is Getting Knocked Out!"

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:40:00 +0300

They are two of boxing�s best, two of the most exciting fighters in the sport today, and both are undefeated. They stand atop their weight divisions and fight fans are in for a thrill as pound-for-pound king of the ring and welterweight champion �Pretty Boy� Floyd Mayweather will meet British icon and junior welterweight champion Ricky �The Hitman� Hatton on Saturday, December 8 for the 147-pound championship

Hatton: "I Have The Style To Beat Mayweather"

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:06:00 +0300

"Floyd Mayweather is a dream fight for me, the main man on my list," said Hatton to the UK Telegraph. "I've made no secret of the fact that I want to fight the best, and Mayweather represents the biggest challenge out there. I know it will be the toughest fight of my career. I think I have the style to beat him, and I can think of no greater motivation than going in against the man considered the world's No 1 pound-for-pound fighter."

Hatton in demand!

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:05:00 +0300

Unbeaten IBO light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton has options. Floyd Mayweather, who holds the WBC welterweight championship even though he is allegedly retired, says he is wiling to come out of retirement to fight Hatton. Oscar De La Hoya mentioned Hatton as a possible opponent during last Friday's ESPN2 telecast. Now Hatton's former promoter Frank Warren would like to pit his newly crowned WBA super lightweight

Hatton KOs Castillo in 4th!

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 07:27:00 +0300

IBO light welterweight champion Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton (43-0, 31 KOs) demolished Jose Luis "El Temible" Castillo (55-8-1, 47 KOs) on Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Both fighters made good on their promise to not take a step backward -- which led to a lot of wrestling between punches. The noticably quicker Hatton, however, was able to beat Castillo to the punch all night, finally knocking down

Hat�s off to Hatton

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:39:00 +0300

A hard-fought war and candidate for �Fight of the Year,� it was not. A flawless execution, and testimony that Ricky �The Hitman� Hatton has a legit claim, or, at the least, represents the biggest threat, to boxing�s pound-for-pound crown, most believed to be held by Floyd Mayweather, Jr., cannot be argued. At tonight�s post-fight press conference, held earlier than expected when Hatton, 43-0, 31 KOs, took out Jose Luis Castillo

Castillo's purse to be withheld!

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:54:00 +0300

A Nevada Federal Judge today has granted an attachment in favor of Gary Shaw Productions and Diego Corrales�s Estate of up to $1,200,000 of any monies to be paid to Jose Luis Castillo. As a result, Castillo will receive $0 for Saturday's Ricky Hatton fight. Shaw and Corrales sued Castillo after he failed to make weight for their rubber match in June 2006. The case has not come to trial, but boxing attorney Judd Burstein

Jose Luis Castillo workout!

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:11:00 +0300

Two-time WBC lightweight champion José Luis Castillo (55-7-1, 47 KOs) worked out Wednesday at the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada in preparation for Saturday�s showdown against IBO light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton (42-0, 30 KOs) at the Thomas & Mack Center. Hatton is in his second reign as junior welterweight champion. Hatton has also held the WBA welterweight crown

Hatton: I'm the real deal!

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:33:00 +0300

Unbeaten IBO jr welterweight champion Ricky Hatton has dismissed claims by Jose Luis Castillo that he hasn't been in with the same caliber of opposition. "When I look at Castillo�s ledger, he�s lost twice to Mayweather, which I think that�s what he�s trying to get at, that he fought the best pound for pound fighter in the world, so therefore he must have fought the best opponents.....but when you look at my record

Hatton: "I'm Convinced I Can Beat Mayweather"

Sun, 27 May 2007 11:59:00 +0300

Hatton is preparing for toughest fight of his career since Kostya Tszyu, when he meets Jose Louis Castillo in Las Vegas on June 23. Hatton tells UK media outlet The Sunday Mirror, that his performances against Luis Collazo and Juan Urango have been lackluster, but he plans to show the Hatton of old when he meets Castillo. He wants to use Castillo as a door to big fights against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya

Hatton targets De La Hoya!

Fri, 04 May 2007 12:30:00 +0300

Unbeaten IBO jr welterweight champion Ricky Hatton says Oscar De La Hoya will "use his size and reach" to defeat Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday night. What's more, 'The Hitman' is targeting the winner. "If I had the choice I think I'd like to fight De La Hoya," Hatton told Sky Sports. "He's just a massive, massive name. He's not just a modern-day legend, looking at all the world titles he's won, he's a legend.

Castillo-Hatton on June 23!

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:38:00 +0300

Two-time world lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo (55-7-1, 44 KOs) will travel from his home in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico to Los Angeles tomorrow to join promoters Bob Arum and Fernando Beltran on a flight to Manchester, England, where on Saturday Castillo and three-time champion Ricky Hatton (40-0, 30 KOs) will attend a press conference to officially announce their June 23 clash at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas

Hatton advised to alter lifestyle

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 06:09:00 +0300

Wayne McCulloughWayne McCullough has advised his friend Ricky Hatton to change his lifestyle if he wants to prolong his boxing career. Hatton, 28, reclaimed the IBF light welterweight crown from Colombia's Juan Urango on Saturday but tired alarmingly over the last four rounds. Belfast's former world champion McCullough, whose Las Vegas gym Hatton used to prepare for the fight, told BBC Sport: "Nobody's saying he can't drink. "But it's up to him to say 'I'm getting older, maybe it's time to cut down'."

Hatton reclaims IBF title; Castillo survives Ngoudjo!

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 07:09:00 +0300

Unbeaten Ricky Hatton (42-0, 30 KOs) regained the IBF junior welterweight championship with a twelve round unanimous decision over defending champion Juan Urango (17-1, 13 KOs) Saturday night at Paris Las Vegas. Hatton was much quicker and outboxed Urango over the first four rounds. Urango has his best round in the fifth, landing some murderous body punches on "the Hitman." Hatton, however, was able to adjust and regained

Hatton-Castillo is on for June!

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:49:00 +0300

At Saturday's postfight press conference, promoters Bob Arum, Art Pelullo and Dennis Hobson announced that an agreement had been reached for Ricky Hatton to face Jose Luis Castillo some time in June at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. Hatton said he looks forward to the fight and that "it will be an honor to share the ring with a fighter like Castillo who has been in so many great fights." He added "this ain�t going to be a

Hatton 139, Urango 139; Castillo 139, Ngoudjo 140!

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 16:00:00 +0300

IBF junior welterweight champion Juan Urango (17-0, 13 KOs) and former two-division champion Ricky Hatton (41-0, 30 KOs) both weighed in at 139 lbs. at Friday's official weigh-in for Saturday's big fight card at Paris Las Vegas. Also, former two-time champion Jose Luis Castillo (54-7-1, 47 KOs), who has notoriously had problems making in recent fights (at lightweight), weighed in at 139 lbs. for his WBC 140lb eliminator against

Hatton-Urango Final Presser!

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:39:00 +0300

On Thursday at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, IBF Junior Lightweight champion, Juan Urango and challenger, Ricky Hatton faced the media for the final time before their hotly anticipated clash this coming Saturday. Both men appeared full of confidence and were all smiles as they sat with their respective camps before both fans and assembled media. Sat next to Hatton was younger brother, Matthew, who himself has a tough

Hatton set to drop down a weight

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 04:52:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton is set to relinquish his WBA welterweight crown and drop back down to his favoured 140lbs. Hatton is expected to challenge IBF light welterweight champion Juan Urango of Colombia in Atlanta on 9 December. It will be the second time Hatton has fought for the title, having dethroned former champion Kostya Tszyu last year.

Hatton camp consider weight drop

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:35:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton's camp hinted he could relinquish his WBA welterweight crown instead of a staging a low-profile fight in America on 9 December. A prospective fight against Arturo Gatti is not an option after his WBC title loss to Carlos Baldomir.

HATTON TO FACE URKAL ON DECEMBER 9?

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:36:00 +0300

Moments ago Ricky Hatton's American promoter Artie Pelullo informed Boxingtalk.com that the WBA welterweight champion will likely return to HBO on December 9 to face mandatory challenger Oktay Urkal at an undisclosed location in the United States. Pelullo also informed Boxingtalk that Team Mayweather recently "reached out" to him to discuss a possible Mayweather-Hatton bout, but according to Pelullo, "I have said to Al Haymon that we

Arum: Hatton relatively ordinary!

Wed, 24 May 2006 11:20:00 +0300

What asked about chances of Jose Luis Castillo facing Ricky Hatton if Castillo gets by Diego Corrales on June 3, promoter Bob Arum stated on Tuesday, "I think Hatton has been exposed pretty much as being a relatively ordinary fighter based on his last fight. I don't think he is going to be ready to fight anybody real soon as long as he can grab HBO money to fight second rate fighters." Hatton promoter Dennis Hobson hit back later in the

WBA orders Hatton-Urkal!

Fri, 19 May 2006 14:44:00 +0300

The WBA yesterday ordered WBA welterweight champion Ricky Hatton to defend against Oktay Urkal within 120 days. The 36-year-old Urkal is #1 in the WBA rankings and the mandatory challenger. Hatton won the title last Saturday in Boston by unanimous decision dethroning title defender Luis Collazo. In the WBA's congratulatory letter to Hatton, VP Gilberto Jesus Mendoza listed September 10 as the deadline for Hatton-Urkal to take place

Hatton-Collazo Post Fight Presser

Mon, 15 May 2006 16:45:00 +0300

Fresh off of capturing the third world championship of his career, the new WBA welterweight champion, Ricky "Hitman" Hatton (41-0, 30 KOs) and the former champion, Luis Collazo (26-2, 12 KOs) took part in a post fight press conference for the media in attendance at the TD Bank North Garden, in Boston, MA on Saturday night. Neither fighter was at a loss for words, including their promoters, Arthur Pelullo of Banner Promotions representing

Hatton edges Collazo!

Sun, 14 May 2006 09:35:00 +0300

Unbeaten former junior welterweight Ricky Hatton (41-0, 30 KOs) stepped up to welterweight and won the WBA title, dethroning Luis Collazo (26-2, 12 KOs) by unanimious decision Saturday night at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Mass. Although Hatton dropped Collazo in the first ten seconds of the bout, the matchup was a sytlistic nightmare for "The Hitman" and many rounds could have gone either way. Hatton tried to crowd Collazo early on

Collazo 147, Hatton 147

Sat, 13 May 2006 12:00:00 +0300

Both Luis Collazo and Ricky Hatton made weight today at the 147lb limit. In the IBF featherweight title fight, Valdemir Pereira scaled in at 126 while challenger Eric Aiken weighed 125

Hatton-Collazo sanctioning likely!

Wed, 10 May 2006 10:17:00 +0300

An agreement has just been reached between Sauerland Event and Fight Academy that will allow WBA welterweight champion Luis Collazo's fight against Ricky Hatton to be santioned as an official WBA title fight. To date, the WBA has withheld sanctioning of the fight because Collazo's mandatory defense against #1 ranked contender Oktay Urkal is due. However, moments ago an agreement was reached between Sauerland Event general manager

Hatton now beltless!

Fri, 05 May 2006 12:31:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton has decided to relinquish his WBA super lightweight title. The unbeaten Hatton previously gave up his IBF 140lb belt. It is hoped by the Hatton camp that this will pave the way for Hatton to face WBA welterweight champion Luis Collazo unencumbered by boxing politics next week in Boston. The move is also intended to eliminate any Hatton involvement in a lawsuit filed by Souleymane M'baye against the WBA. However, despite the

Collazo: Hatton picked wrong guy!

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 14:24:00 +0300

WBA welterweight champion Luis Collazo, like heavyweight champions Lennox Lewis, John Ruiz and many other world champions before him, has returned to the Pocono Mountains in the state of Pennsylvania to train to fight WBA super lightweight champion Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton (40-0, 30 KOs) at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on May 13.

Hatton: "I told Floyd Mayweather to F*** off!"

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:49:00 +0300

Fans exiting the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 12, 2005, following Jermain Taylor's second points over Bernard Hopkins were unaware that they'd nearly witnessed an even bigger fight. Just minutes before Hopkins made his ring walk, a pair of pound-for-pound talents very nearly 'got into it' at ringside. The fighters in question were Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather Junior

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: LUIS COLLAZO

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 15:21:00 +0300

- Is there any added pressure coming into this fight with this fight being an enormous fight? LC: No I am not under pressure. I think if anything Ricky will be under pressure with this being his first fight in America and with him trying to win the fans in America. I am going to be cooler than the other side of the pillow on May 13th

Hatton-Collazo presser!

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 16:10:00 +0300

It's finally official. IBF/WBA jr. welterweight world champion Ricky �Hitman� Hatton, 40-0 with 30 knockouts, of Manchester, England, will move up in weight and challenge WBA welterweight world champion Luis Collazo, 26-1 with 12 knockouts, of Brooklyn, New York. The world championship fight card was announced Monday at a press conference in Boston. The event will take place on May 13 at the TD Banknorth Garden

Hatton to give up IBF belt!

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:52:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton announced yesterday that he will give up the IBF jr welterweight title rather than make his mandatory defense against Naoufel Ben Rabah. "The Hitman" will keep his WBA title as he moves up to 147 lbs to challenge for the WBA 147lb crown. Rabah will now likely face the next highest available contender. With #2 vacant and #3 Junior Witter likely to fight for the WBC title, #4 Juan Urango and #5 Lovemore N'Dou would be the

Hatton-Collazo a done deal!

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:58:00 +0300

The fight between Ricky Hatton and Luis Collazo is signed, sealed and delivered. "Although we are not content with the offer Banner Promotions gave us, we are taking the fight anyway," Collazo's manager/trainer Nirmal Lorick told Fightnews.com. Lorick has just arrived back in The Big Apple from Deerfield Beach, Florida, where the deal was finalized at Don King Productions headquarters on Saturday. "We will take less to get more on the

IBF Orders Rabah-Hatton!

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:38:00 +0300

On September 19, 2005, Naoufel Ben Rabah defeated Arturo Morua to become the #1 mandatory challenger for Ricky Hatton's International Boxing Federation (IBF) title. In accordance with the IBF rules, Hatton would be obligated to defend against Rabah either before or on March 5, 2006. Due to Hatton's pending court case pertaining to the WBA title, the IBF decided to hold off notifications. However, with the case still pending and Team Hatton

N'DOU READY TO STEP IN FOR LAZCANO

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:47:00 +0300

With the news that Juan Lazcano has broken a finger and is unavailable to fight Ricky Hatton on May 13 on HBO in the USA, the �Black Panther� Lovemore Ndou has his hand up and is ready to take the fight. �I think there is a greater power working to make this fight,� said Ndou. �Ricky Hatton vs. Lovemore Ndou must happen. HBO and the fans will not be disappointed when this fight goes down. Ricky and I are the two fittest fighters in the super

No opponent yet for Hatton!

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:29:00 +0300

Promoters Robert Waterman and Dennis Hobson of Fight Academy Promotions and Arthur Pelullo of Banner Promotions failed to announce Ricky Hatton's next opponent at this morning's press conference because a television outlet has still not been determined. They did, however, reveal that the date, time, and opponent for his next fight will be based on television consideration. That announcement should be made within the next

Hatton to face Argy tough guy

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 16:06:00 +0300

According to reports in the media IBF/WBA light-welterweight king Ricky Hatton is to step up a division and challenge WBC welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir at the Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut on May 13. There are also rumours that the undefeated 27 year-old could face either IBF mandatory Naoufel Ben Rabah or big punching Brazilian Acelino Freitas

Hatton targets four!

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:04:00 +0300

IBF/WBA light welterweight Ricky Hatton has announced his shortlist of potential foes. The Hitman named Arturo Gatti, Acelino Freitas, Diego Corrales or Jose Luis Castillo as his next opponent and confirmed that the fight will likely take place in Las Vegas or New York City in May. "I don't know who it will be yet, it is genuinely still being negotiated but I expect to know by the weekend," Hatton told BBC Radio Five Live. He also stated

Hatton aiming for Mayweather super-fight

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:30:00 +0300

Britain's IBF and WBA light world welterweight champion Ricky Hatton is ready to ditch his warm-up plans and jump straight into a career-defining fight against American superstar Floyd Mayweather. The Hitman was expected to take a couple of easier fights in America in 2006 before taking on Mayweather in a junior-welterweight unification bout at the end of the year

Hatton close to US promotional deal

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 16:17:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton will fight again on May 13, 2006, on HBO television in the United States but, beyond that the future of Britain's biggest boxing star is to be decided upon over the next two weeks. Manager/father Ray revealed that the Hitman will fight in New York, Atlantic City, Las Vegas or Los Angels in five months' time but says Team Hatton are currently in the final stages of negotiations for the Hitman's first major fight on American

Champ Hatton faces long lay-off

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:17:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton will not fight again for six months after knocking out Carlos Maussa to add WBA light welterweight honours to his IBF belt on Saturday. The Briton dominated, but got cut above both eyes in separate clashes of heads and went to hospital for treatment. "One cut is quite bad and the other is not so bad," said trainer Billy Graham

Maussa struggles at scale!

Sat, 26 Nov 2005 18:55:00 +0300

WBA jr welterweight champion Carlos Maussa needed three trips to the scale to make weight for tomorrow's clash against IBF champ Ricky Hatton. Maussa first weighed in at 140.25, but shed the excess poundage within forty minutes. Hatton weighed in at 139.5 on his first attempt

Ricky Hatton Interview!

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 17:00:00 +0300

It�s been a hard few months for IBF Jr welterweight king Ricky Hatton. After winning the belt from all-time great Kostya Tszyu, there was a split with promoter Frank Warren that turned sour. Warren threatened to have the upcoming unification fight with WBA champ Carlos Maussa cancelled, and there was a period of limbo for Ricky whilst he waited for things to be sorted out. With Warren�s threat of an injunction now taken back, Ricky is

Hatton excited about unification bout with Maussa!

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:48:00 +0300

Fortunately for American fight fans, the unification clash between IBF light welterweight champion Ricky �The Hitman� Hatton and WBA titleholder Carlos Maussa at the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield, England on November 26th will be broadcast live in the United States on Pay Per View ($19.95) at 4:00pm ET. �I originally wanted this fight to be in the States for I could fight in front American fans,� said Hatton. �But since that

Hatton vs Judah?

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 12:22:00 +0300

It was announced today that IBF jr welterweight champion Ricky Hatton will face WBA titlist Carlos Maussa in a unification bout on November 26 at the Sheffield Arena in Shefield, England. This will be Haton's first fight away from the umbrella of promoter Frank Warren's Sports Network. The fight will be promoted by Dennis Hobson. "I said after I beat Tszyu that my next fights would be unification matches," stated Hatton

Hatton to leave Warren to sign with Hobson

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 16:10:00 +0300

World junior welterweight champion Ricky Hatton plans on signing a new promotional contract with Sheffield, England promoter Dennis Hobson, the BBC reported on Tuesday. Frank Warren, the most powerful promoter in the United Kingdom and Hatton's longtime promoter, has already filed a lawsuit against Hatton, claiming there is still has time left on his deal with Hatton. Hatton's father Ray denied they breached any contract

Hatton sued by promoter

Sat, 03 Sep 2005 13:15:00 +0300

Frank Warren has sued Ricky Hatton, the junior welterweight champion of the world, to prevent him from becoming a promotional free agent. Hatton's management declared the contract with Warren expired after his last fight, the championship win over Kostya Tszyu. Warren's company Sports Network issued a statement saying, "with great sadness and regret, Sports Network Ltd has today commenced proceedings in the [British] High Court

Hatton vs Maussa?

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 11:55:00 +0300

IBF 140 pound champion Ricky Hatton will co-promote his first world title defense. It was reported recently that Hatton is not interetsed in giving Kostya Tszyu a rematch and now IBF world light-welterweight title holder Hatton is expected to take part in a unification bout against Colombia�s WBA champion Carlos Maussa in Sheffield Arena on November 26. But Hatton�s long-time promoter Warren

HATTON TRAINER DISMISSES REMATCH

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 16:33:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton's trainer Billy Graham has dismissed the prospect of a rematch against Kostya Tszyu. Hatton defeated the former world light-welterweight champion to claim his IBF title over 11 brutal rounds in Manchester in June. And the Australian stated recently that if he decides to fight on he would seek a second big-money meeting with the new champion. But Graham said any rematch chances are slight, with Hatton's team

Warren: Hatton vs Maussa?

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 13:33:00 +0300

Promoter Frank Warren said today that a unification fight between IBF 140lb champ Ricky Hatton and WBA champ Carlos Maussa is "an option." Warren acknowledged a rematch clause between Maussa and dethroned champ Vivian Harris, but asked "Who is going to want to watch that rubbish again and which TV company is going to pay for it?"

Why I stopped Kostya fight

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 14:00:00 +0300

Johnny Lewis: "After the ninth round I told Kostya that he had to win the last three. In the 10th he took a couple of big shots and I told him that if he got hit with any more that I would stop the fight rather than see him hurt. After the 11th I asked him again if he was OK and he said 'yes' but I told him I was stopping the fight because he was getting hit too much and he didn't respond..."

Harris: Hatton a great fighter!

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 13:12:00 +0300

WBA super lightweight champion Vivian Harris took time out from his hectic training schedule to congratulate fellow 140lb champion Ricky "Hitman" Hatton on his big win over Kostya Tszyu. "What can I say? Ricky fought very well he kept the pressure on and showed he's a great fighter. I am fully focusing on my June 25th fight, but I definitely would love to fight Hatton in a unification bout...

Tszyu and Hatton make post-fight comments

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 15:18:00 +0300

Showtime chief Jay Larkin on whether claims Ricky Hatton was pound-for-pound number one were wrong: "Nonsense! Kostya Tszyu was the undisputed light-welterweight champion of the world coming into this fight. He was stripped of the belts because of politics. He was regarded as the best by everyone in this room but now the number one is sitting right there�...

Hatton makes Tszyu quit!

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 07:24:00 +0300

A relentless Ricky Hatton (39-0, 29 KOs) won the IBF junior welterweight champion with an upset eleventh round TKO over Kostya Tszyu (31-2, 25 KOs) Saturday night at MEN Arena in Manchester, England. As he promised, Hatton was in Tszyu's face from the opening bell. Both fighters landed bombs in extreme close quarters early on amid lots of wrestling and clinching. Hatton continued to be the aggressor applying relentless pressure. Both fighters went down in the middle rounds from low blows. The shot that dropped Hatton was on the beltline, while the punch that felled Tszyu was very low. Hatton continued to bully and outwork Tszyu, while Tszyu's best blows...

Kostya Tszyu: "I would kill the 25-year-old Tszyu"

Fri, 03 Jun 2005 10:09:00 +0300

Kostya Tszyu: "Does it concern me that I have boxed only three rounds in the past two and a half years? Ask Sharmba Mitchell. I am fresh. I have been in the gym. When you live a healthy life, do not drink or smoke, it does not matter if you are 35 or 25..." Ricky Hatton: "Have you ever seen a better (junior) welterweight than Tszyu, and perhaps (Julio Cesar) Chavez? Tszyu is a fighter of such a great caliber. If anyone can handle the atmosphere it is him. He beat Chavez even with all those screaming Mexicans..."

Hatton confident!

Tue, 31 May 2005 12:31:00 +0300

"Everybody's picking Kostya Tszyu to beat me and rightfully so," says unbeaten Ricky Hatton (38-0 28 KOs), who faces off with highly regarded IBF jr welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu (31-1, 25 KOs) on Saturday night in Manchester, England. Hatton is a 2.5 to 1 underdog in the fight, which can be seen in the United States on SHOWTIME at 9PM ET/PT. "I should be the underdog with that kind of color of the man I'm facing, but I still don't think that most people have seen half of what I got," Hatton told Fightnews.com...

Q&A: Kostya Tszyu!

Tue, 31 May 2005 13:39:00 +0300

Kostya Tszyu: "Everyone can see he is open to the right hand and my brain is like a computer and I have planned for this and if you watch me concentrate when I fight I do not blink. I just watch and wait for the right moment and then press the button. The good thing about my career is that I always capitalise on my opportunities. So if Ricky throws lots of punches this is an advantage but also a disadvantage because it gives me an opportunity also to capitalise on a weakness, mistake or opportunity. This is going to be good for me..."

Hatton to exercise Tszyu caution

Mon, 16 May 2005 13:28:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton: "He is all about punching power and my game is about pressure and lots of punches, so I'll be swarming and subtle, staying cautious and using good defence. Tszyu is 35 and lots of boxers get better with age, but he doesn't like to fight at a high tempo and prefers to be precise. Age could be a factor - he has gone very few rounds in the last four years and that could tell. I'll wait for him to slow before I go through the gears..."

Tszyu to hit UK on May 22!

Wed, 11 May 2005 13:02:00 +0300

Tszyu has been training at 11am each day to ensure his body clock is tuned to the correct timings given the fight will occur at 2am in the UK. This is to suit the watching US TV audience who will see the fight live from Manchester via Showtime. Meanwhile in Australia Tszyu's long-time trainer Johnny Lewis feels his fighter is reaching a new level of fitness. He stated, "I have worked with Kostya for 13 years and he has never looked better."

Tszyu to target Hatton

Sat, 23 Apr 2005 19:38:00 +0300

Undisputed junior welterweight world champion Kostya Tszyu is planning to accurately target Ricky Hatton like a sniper when they clash on June 5 at the MEN Arena in Manchester. "I have studied lots of things about Ricky already. I am going to test wherever it is open," Tszyu told the Tszyu Crew during a live chat at his website www.KostyaTszyu.com on Friday night Sydney time. "I am going to be like a sniper..."

Kostya Tszyu featuring an exhibition

Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:28:00 +0300

On Friday his sparring partner was the No.1 contender for the IBF world middleweight title, Sam "The King" Soliman. Normally the 12kg heavier Soliman would be told to pick on someone his own size, but Tszyu showed he could handle himself against someone three divisions above his weight. Still seven weeks shy of full fighting trim, Tszyu nevertheless cut an awesome figure as he skipped, shadow-boxed, thumped punching bags and waved greetings to his blonde wife Natasha...

Tszyu, Hatton comments!

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 16:07:00 +0300

IBF welterweight king Kostya Tszyu, who will meet the enormously popular Ricky Hatton on June 4 in the most hostile of environments � the challenger�s backyard before 18,000 fans at MEN Arena in Manchester, England, says the fight presents exactly the kind of challenge he needs. "This fight has motivated me to train harder than I ever have before," said Tszyu, who has won 13 consecutive bouts...