It was reported by Steve Springer of the Los Angeles Times that Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Ricky Hatton has a tentative date of November 10, with Las Vegas being the most logical site. After days of back and forth verbal battles through the media, both fighters are ready to make the fight a reality. The biggest obstacle appears to be the amount of money each fighter will receive. Hatton received $2.5 million for the four-round stoppage of Jose Luis Castillo last weekend in Las Vegas, while Mayweather made $20 million for his split decision win over Oscar De La Hoya on May 5. Mayweather is almost sure to demand a significant chunk of money for the fight. Art Pelullo, Hatton's promoter in America, told the paper that if both sides can agree on money - the fight will happen. "If we can reach agreement on the money, there's no reason it can't happen," said Pelullo.
Bad fight for Hatton. But at least Mayweather is facing a guy in his prime this time. I'll give him credit for that. Mayweather stops him on cuts within 6 rounds. :good
About god damn. Two undisputed champs (Hatton at 140 and Mayweather at 147) are going to fight each other. A Catch weight of 144 I think would be far to both fighters and a 60-40 spilt going to Mayweather seems far. This fight would be HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I really hope this fight gets made. Mayweather looks unbeatable but Hatton is in his prime and very dangerous, i'll be rooting for Hatton who is a really great guy and appraochable while pbf is prob the biggest dick head in sport. Roll on Nov 10th...
Mayweather would probably make 10 - 15 mil and Hatton would walk away with about 5 mil. This would ofcourse be huge, two undefeated great fighters going at it, 2 different styles and both in their prime.
**** I was really disgusted with Kellerman's shouting on Hatton-Castillo, but damn, if this fight gets made he needs to get some credit.
From a spectacle point of view a fight at wembley would be absolutely amazing..........can you imagine that.....????............Obviously wont happen but it would surpass ANY venue that FM's team could offer in America.......I know some dont like it but the atmosphere generated at UK venues is something that simply cant be matched over the pond...........Jesus I have watched fights in welsh valley's working mens clubs with a crowd of 400 that generated more atmosphere than FM v DLH............!!!!!
Look at it this way: if Hatton wins, he'll be able to fight the rematch and all his later fights in England.