Ricky Hatton future bouts

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  1. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Floyd Mayweather is considering a rematch with Ricky Hatton at Wembley Stadium next spring, according to the Manchester boxer's promotional team.
    Hatton, who fights Mexico's Juan Lazcano at the City of Manchester Stadium on 24 May, was stopped in 10 rounds by Mayweather last December.
    Richard Schaefer, head of Golden Boy promotions, said: "It's very likely that Floyd will come over next spring.
    "Floyd and his manager Al Hayman are very serious about it."
    Hatton believes referee Joe Cortez contributed to his only defeat in 44 professional contests in Las Vegas and is keen to face Mayweather again under different circumstances.
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    "I thought the referee was a little bit harsh, the warnings were only coming one way and I lost my cool a little bit," said the 29-year-old.
    "But I don't want to be an old man sat with my pipe and slippers in years to come and be blaming it on the referee.
    "So I'd like to have another crack at him with a referee on better form and then if Floyd was to beat me again I could say, 'now you know'."
    Before a return fight can be sealed, Hatton must first come through his fight with Lazcano before a possible clash with IBF light-welterweight champion Paul Malignaggi at New York's Madison Square Garden in the autumn.
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    Malignaggi, a native New Yorker, defends his title for a second time against Lovemore N'dou on the undercard of Hatton-Lazcano.
    Mayweather, meanwhile, must negotiate a rematch with Oscar de la Hoya on 20 September, as well as an appearance on WWE's Wrestlemania on 30 March.
    Schaefer added: "While Floyd would have to get past Oscar first, he knows that Ricky has talked about the referee.
    "He wants to show that he will repeat what happened the first time and fighting in front of 100,000 fans would be huge motivation for Floyd." Hatton ruled out a clash with domestic rival and WBC light-welterweight champion Junior Witter, saying: "If Junior Witter was fighting in my backyard, I'd shut the curtains."

    From bbc.co.uk

    Your thoughts please.
     
    Beeston Brawler, Mar 27, 2008
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  2. 196osh

    196osh Mendes Bros. Full Member

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    :barf

    If this fight happens Floyd would go down in my estimation. At least a case can be argued that De La Hoya gave him a close fight, ergo rematch.

    But he disposed of Ricky comfortably. :-(
     
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  3. Arran

    Arran Boxing Junkie banned

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    Spring 2009

    Wembley Stadium

    90,000 people

    Whats not to like?
     
    Arran, Mar 27, 2008
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  4. 196osh

    196osh Mendes Bros. Full Member

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    Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Miguel Cotto not happening? :huh
     
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  5. Arran

    Arran Boxing Junkie banned

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    I would rather see Hatton-Mayweather infront of 90k and wait for Mayweather - Cotto infront of 19k.
     
    Arran, Mar 27, 2008
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  6. Caper

    Caper How about a fair shake? banned Full Member

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    Thoughts????

    No disrespect to Ricky but he will only be outclassed once again, but the main reason I'm against it is of course the fact that their is a much more important fight of real signifigance awaiting Floyd right here on in his own country.
     
    Caper, Mar 27, 2008
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  7. 196osh

    196osh Mendes Bros. Full Member

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    Not much of a boxing fan are you Arran?
     
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  8. Caper

    Caper How about a fair shake? banned Full Member

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    Of course you would, I don't expect all fans to search for a higher meaning. Most fans will lean towards a fight that favors their liking rather than see a fight with foundation, signifigance with direct ties to legacy in one of boxings most accomplished weight classes.
     
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  9. Arran

    Arran Boxing Junkie banned

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    yes I am, I would rather wait for an extra 3-4 months for Cotto-Mayweather and see the biggest boxing attendence at Wembley in recent history.
     
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  10. Arran

    Arran Boxing Junkie banned

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    yes I am, I would rather wait for an extra 3-4 months for Cotto-Mayweather and see the biggest boxing attendence at Wembley in recent history.
     
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  11. Caper

    Caper How about a fair shake? banned Full Member

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    No more of a Ricky fan.....

    Though Arran I can't knock you buddy, your only being honest and that's commendable.
     
    Caper, Mar 27, 2008
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  12. Arran

    Arran Boxing Junkie banned

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    wow, im a Mayweather fan too. The US has proved itself useless at putting on a spectacle, we could see the biggest attendence of recent history (or ever even) if we put it on in England. Boxing in the US has been relegated to the Thomas and Mack nowadays.
     
    Arran, Mar 27, 2008
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  13. 196osh

    196osh Mendes Bros. Full Member

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    So you would like to see a big crowd as opposed to a good fight?
     
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  14. Arran

    Arran Boxing Junkie banned

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    how do we know it wouldnt be a good fight, I think Mayweather would have one anyway but Cortez ruined that first fight.
     
    Arran, Mar 27, 2008
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  15. brooklyn1550

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    Please, DLH-Mayweather 2 is enough for me. If Mayweather takes a rematch with Ricky Hatton, I'll be insulted as a fan.
     
    brooklyn1550, Mar 27, 2008
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