Hatton REJECTS DLH!!

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  1. h2hkiller

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    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Hatton rejects Oscar fight!
    IBO 140lb champion Ricky Hatton will not step in for retired Floyd Mayweather in a big money bout against his promoter Oscar de la Hoya in September. Hatton's father and business manager told BBC Sport that "The Hitman" is focused on a November fight with IBF jr welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi. Other names bandied about in the media as Oscar's new opponent include Winky Wright and the winner between Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito. An announcement is expected this week from Golden Boy regarding Oscar's plans. Team Hatton, meanwhile, is relishing the possibility of a clash with Manny Pacquiao, should he win the WBC 135lb crown against David Diaz.    [/FONT]
     
    h2hkiller, Jun 9, 2008
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  2. TommyV

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    Saw this on the BBC website earlier, probably looking towards the Pacman fight as they will both be available to fight around the same time.
     
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  3. Mikey

    Mikey I'm An Uzi Lover Full Member

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    So De La Hoya publicy states he will not fight Hatton then eth Hatton camp 3 weeks later say they were offered the fight and dont want it.
     
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  4. smiffy

    smiffy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    a de la hoya fight would be a bad move for hatton, 2 totally different sized men . hatton would get badly hurt. ( i'm a mancunian and a big hatton supporter ).
     
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  5. Ramshall1

    Ramshall1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    DLH-Sergio Mora looks more likely now.
     
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  6. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Oscar should make an offer to Winky.:yep
     
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  7. kirk

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    you know i respect that cuz he could have kissed his pride bye and taken the paycheck
     
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  8. thewoo

    thewoo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He is still making a mismatched fight for the payday by taking on Manny only this one is mismatched in his favor.
     
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  9. kirk

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    to me its not even close to the same mismatch... tho i see what your saying

    Pac, dimension wise... is the same as hatton... and fights 1 weight class below

    Hatton... was a midget to mayweather who is small to hoya, and fights 2 weight classes below him.

    not quite the same tho point taken
     
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  10. Fedor Em

    Fedor Em Enforcement, VRWC style Full Member

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    I don't think DLH wants to fight at 154. He should fight Mosley for a 3rd time then the winner of Cotto/Margarito to finish his carrer.
     
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  11. TommyV

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    Is Pacman-Hatton really that much of a mismatch? Doesn't he enter the ring at around 140 anyway and doesn't he claim to spar with people who are 140-150lbs? Depends how he carries his power and speed to LW of course but I think he's in with a shot.

    I still pick Hatton though but the blokes slowly declining.
     
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  12. PacDbest

    PacDbest Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is Old. I've been saying this for a While.
     
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  13. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Good!

    Props to team Hatton for fighting the right fight instead of considering big money. :yep :good

    **** De la Hoya . . . he should fight for a legit title at 154 where he belongs.
     
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  14. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Winky despite his long rest out the ring will starched DLH's ass . . . so DLH won't do that.

    DLH is looking for money not for real fights.
     
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  15. jrios

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    Best decision he could have made for his boxing career and worst decision for his bank account. DLH would have dismissed him inside 5 rds, imo. Hatton does not belong in any weight higher than 140 and would pose ho threat to DLH.
     
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