hatton vs ndou nov 13th

NO, not that Hatton! As yet there is no news on the "Hitman's" comeback but younger brother Matthew Hatton has nailed down his mandatory shot at IBO welterweight champion Lovemore N'Dou for November 13. Adding to the good news is that the fight will take place in the UK – "hopefully Manchester" stated Hatton Promotions CEO Gareth Williams – and will headline the group's second Sky TV show.


Yes, the fight is on Friday the 13th and when this contest was first mooted for September, Hatton was installed as a 4-1 underdog. Understandable you might think for someone who has lost to former Commonwealth king Craig Watson, going up against a world-class performer – albeit in the veteran stage of his career.


However, Hatton has won straight since then and has come on in leaps and bounds. In short, he's as ready as he'll ever be. Also the September 12 date was rumoured to be for Kempton Park in N'Dou's native South Africa so you may not find your local bookie quite so generous now the location has changed.



Hatton must be elated. A 'world' title shot – however spurious – against a slightly faded champion at home both geographically and promotionally and topping the bill on TV. the stuff dreams are made of?
"My team have done a fantastic job," Hatton beamed today. "I've done well to get myself into a position to challenge for this but my team – Gareth, my dad Ray and Ricky – deserve credit. I always thought I'd have to travel to South Africa but full respect to them for making him an offer he couldn't refuse. I won't let them down."




(courtesy of boxing news email alert 3:38 pm today, probs been discussed but hey ho)

 

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