Hatton to fight Malignaggi next

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Ricky Hatton's next fight will be against Paulie Malignaggi for the IBO and IBF light-welterweight titles, reports BBC Radio Merseyside. Hatton's father and manager, Ray, confirmed a deal has been agreed. "We did the deal before the last fight. Malignaggi had to win and he got through with a win but broke his hand," Ray Hatton said. Submitted by: shenron | Visited 5 times | Comments 0

♦ Hatton targeting Pacquiao finale

1 vote	Ricky Hatton says he will fight twice more before retiring from the sport. Hatton will fight Paulie Malignaggi later this year in Las Vegas for the IBO and IBF light-welterweight title. The Manchester boxer, 29, then plans to end his career against Filipino great Manny Pacquiao or Mexican Oscar de la Hoya at Wembley next year. Submitted by: sunbux - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Magic Man - Hatton overrated

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Paulie Malignaggi has poured scorn on the idea that Ricky Hatton is the best light-welterweight in the world. Malignaggi holds the IBF title at 140lbs and is defending it against Lovemore N'dou on the undercard of Hatton's 'homecoming' bout with Juan Lazcano on Saturday evening in Manchester. But the New Yorker nicknamed the 'Magic Man' believes he will upstage Hatton on his own patch and... Submitted by: PRC - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hatton spurns De la Hoya match-up

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Ricky Hatton will not be fighting Oscar de la Hoya this year, according to Hatton's father and business manager. Six-weight world champion De la Hoya was set to fight Floyd Mayweather on 20 September before the latter's retirement announcement on Friday. This led to reports that Hatton would fill the void, but Ray Hatton said his son needed more time to prepare. Submitted by: annera - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hatton aware of high expectations

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Ricky Hatton says he has piled extra pressure on himself when he fights in front of a full house at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday. Hatton will face Mexican Juan Lazcano at his preferred 140lb weight in his first fight since the loss to Floyd Mayweather in the 147lb class. "I suppose it would have been easier not to fight in front of 55,000," said Mancunian Hatton. Submitted by: jestep - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hatton criticised for lifestyle

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The trainer of Ricky Hatton's next opponent believes the "Hitman" is not the fighter he once was because of his lifestyle choices outside the ring. Ronnie Shields, who is preparing Juan Lazcano to fight Hatton on Saturday, said his diet of takeaways and alcohol is finally taking its toll. The bout at the City of Manchester stadium is Hatton's first since his loss to Floyd Mayweather in December. Submitted by: Romlin - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Father warns Hatton about Lazcano

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Ricky Hatton's father Ray has warned that Juan Lazcano is a far tougher opponent than the Mexican is being given credit for in this country. The 33-year-old will fight Ricky Hatton at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday night. The Lazcano fight is Hatton's first since suffering the first defeat of his professional career to Floyd Mayweather last December. Submitted by: kc3 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hatton spurns De la Hoya match-up

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Ricky Hatton will not be fighting Oscar de la Hoya this year, according to Hatton's father and business manager. Six-weight world champion De la Hoya was set to fight Floyd Mayweather on 20 September before the latter's retirement announcement on Friday. This led to reports that Hatton would fill the void, but Ray Hatton said his son needed more time to prepare. Submitted by: ezcat - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ The Game: 'lloyd Banks Will Be Next To Leave G-unit'.

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The Game: 'lloyd Banks Will Be Next To Leave G-unit'.... Rapper The Game is predicting another member of G-Unit will be fired and he is convinced Lloyd Banks will be next. The Dreams hitmaker was the first to be booted from 50 Cent's group in 2005, and Young Buck followed in April this year (08), after falling out with the superstar over royalty payments. Submitted by: Bravo - Visited 19 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Cash will not sway Hatton

1 vote	Reports have suggested that Hatton has been offered big money to take on Manny Pacquiao instead, but that story was quashed by Williams. "We have not spoken to anybody about a fight with Pacquiao," he said. "Ricky is contractually obliged to fight Paulie Malignaggi in November and that is what he will do. Submitted by: brian65 - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Ajose gunning for Witter

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I am number six with the WBC now and the first five don't want to fight him. But I am ready to fight him. The fans want the fight, TV wants the fight, there is only one person who doesn't want the fight Junior Witter. The Nigerian southpaw believes he should be given a crack at the WBC light-welterweight boss after stretching his unbeaten record to 23-0 in a short-lived rematch. Submitted by: bestija - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hatton inside the limit

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Ricky Hatton has weighed in inside the limit ahead of his fight with Juan Lazcano. Jim Watt expects the 'superstar' that is Ricky Hatton to wow a record crowd as he makes his Homecoming. Glenn McCrory says Saturday will not be easy for Ricky Hatton but well worth watching for the rest of us! Adam Smith reflects on whether Colin Lynes let it slip, or was hard done by but says he'll be back. Submitted by: fhassan - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Home bout could be Hatton's last

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Ricky Hatton says his fight with Juan Lazcano in Manchester later this month could be his last on home soil. Victory over the Mexican at Manchester City's Eastlands stadium on 24 May would seal Hatton a contest with IBF champion Paulie Malignaggi in America. The 29-year-old Brit has also targeted a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, which is likely to take place in Las Vegas. Submitted by: shylesson - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hatton targets fan-friendly venue

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Hatton beat Juan Lazcarno to retain his IBO light-welterweight title in front of 57,000 supporters at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday. He is next set to face the IBF champion Paulie Malignaggi in front of another big crowd in America in November. "If we go to fight in Las Vegas again and they want to give me 4,000 tickets I won't put up with it," he said. Submitted by: marthyvp - Visited 16 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hatton set for Vegas return

1 vote	Ricky's putting his weight behind Vegas because of the money the fans are going to save. Ricky Hatton's next fight is likely to be in Las Vegas because it's cheaper for the fans. Submitted by: Shazz - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Magic Man ready for Hatton

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IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi should be fit for a potential autumn showdown with Ricky Hatton despite fracturing his hand on Saturday. Malingnaggi sustained the injury during his split-decision win over Lovemore N'Dou at the City of Manchester Stadium on the undercard to Hatton's title defence against Juan Lazcano. Submitted by: stefanlyl - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Witter set for the limelight

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Daniel Webb says... I think witter is a good fighter but part of me understands what hatton means...even im gettin sick of hearing him whine on about fighting hatton...to be honest i dont think hatton is the best fighter ever but i do think he would beat witter....i would love to see it happen but also understand why hatton hasnt fought him. Submitted by: Agni - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Golden Boy set to quit

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Ricky Hatton looks to have missed out on another of his top targets after Oscar de la Hoya announced he is set for one more fight before retiring. Gian Singh says... Pacquiao jumping to welterweight is a joke and hes way too small for Oscar, as is Ricky Hatton. The only fight that makes sense is Cotto and that would be a war that i have Cotto edging. Justin Bond says... Oscar is a legend... Submitted by: webmasterplace - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ It's Farewell... or Floyd

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Maybe it appeals to Floyd to come and fight outside the United States for the first time and come across to England to fight me. I have no doubt that for Floyd Mayweather, a fight in England could get 100,000 people, probably at Wembley Stadium. Ricky Hatton says only Floyd Mayweather is likely to get him boxing back in Britain. Submitted by: PHPGator - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hatton shrugs off illness

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It is a massive show and it is not in jeopardy. Ricky Hatton's Homecoming WILL go ahead despite a chest infection. Wayne McCullough says that Junior Witter needs an attitude overhaul after his loss to Timothy Bradley. Over in the States, Wayne McCullough was less than impressed with the Golden Boy. Junior Witter tells skysports.com why he's more hopeful than ever over a fight with Ricky Hatton. Submitted by: mak25 - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment