Nope, not a rumour at all. It's all over various news sites. Sky Sports article: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12183_5808014,00.html
The story started in the Manchester Evening News and was picked up from there, even Hatton was quoted as saying the fight was "unlikey" to happen.
What grips my **** with this fight if it was to come off is that there are so many more fighters in this country who could do with a decent break, some real life changing paydays and the exposure that this contest will bring...:yep For me there are two fights that Matthew Hatton should have... A fight with Craig Watson...:good A re-match in Aus for the title he fougt for last time out... He should go into his backyard now...:yep I so hope this fight don't happen, it is **** poor for British Boxing if it does...:yep
I first read this rumour on another site around mid November. The fact that it has resurfaced is rather worrying.