[Icantbox]

Originally Posted by TysonJones

Is this going to be televised on hbo or showtime. I hope they didnt drop him already.

I think Hatton is contractualy obligated for 3 or 4 more fights with HBO.

[TommyGunn]

Originally Posted by Icantbox

I think Hatton is contractualy obligated for 3 or 4 more fights with HBO.

Hatton at this moment in time is a free agent. Both HBO and Showtime are looking to get him on a contract though.

[Icantbox]

Originally Posted by TommyGunn

Hatton at this moment in time is a free agent. Both HBO and Showtime are looking to get him on a contract though.

I hope HBO gets the winning bid. Showtime has had some good fights lately but the commentating just sucks.

[BigDigga]

too bad the hbo broadcast team can't be free agents. they'd make a killing

[Icantbox]

Originally Posted by BigDigga

too bad the hbo broadcast team can't be free agents. they'd make a killing

Word. I'd still like to see Big george Commentate a fight with Atlas. that's a winning team right there.

[vitty1]

DOES THIS MEAN ANOTHER BOUT AT A RIDICULOUS HOUR OF DAY/NIGHT???

Originally Posted by TysonJones

The Lancashire Evening Post is reporting that Ricky Hatton's announcement of fighting on May 24, in Manchester, is coming soon, and may drop as early as this week. Several opponents are in the mix, but every report seems to indicate that Juan Lazcano is the solid frontrunner to land the fight. The bout takes place at 140-pounds with HBO televising the fight in America. Lazcano is Hatton's first fight since a knockout loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. last December.

"Obviously defeat was a hard pill to swallow and a lot of people were saying `Is he going to retire now?' But I don't think you are much of a champion if the first time you get beat, you hang the gloves up. It's all about coming back. Life's dead easy for everyone, no matter their profession, when it rolls along nice and smooth," Hatton said. "You find out what a man you are and what a boxer you are when you have a few obstacles to climb and that's what I've got now. There are four or five opponents in the pipeline. They should be announcing it by the end of the week and that is good news for me."

Frank Warren, Hatton's former promoter, is not impressed with the selection of Lazcano. He would rather Hatton fight his UK rival, WBC junior welterweight champion Junior Witter. Witter is not promoted by Warren.

"Hatton's next fight is against Juan Lazcano in Manchester in May, a Mexican who hasn't fought for more than a year, losing to Vivian Harris in his last fight. That's the same Harris who was knocked out by Junior Witter. Ricky is talking about a show at Manchester City - I'd be worried if I was promoting that one, because Lazcano will not generate a 30,000 gate. Promoters are constantly being told that they should give the fans what they want. Promoter Hitman should forget Lazcano and make sure the man who beat Harris is in the opposite corner - Junior Witter," Warren said.

[LeedsLad]

Its probably gonna suit the US fans, so if your from the UK expect to be staying up late to watch it.

[Icantbox]

Originally Posted by LeedsLad

Its probably gonna suit the US fans, so if your from the UK expect to be staying up late to watch it.

Ricky said he wanted a fight with normal UK hours so his fans could bring their kids.

[vitty1]

well Wouldn't It Be Blooming Grand If The Time Suits The U.k. Ricky Knows The Score With His Fans...supports Us As We Do Him...gotta Be Cheaper Than Flying To The U.s (again) To See Him In Action...can't Wait...sososo Excited Bowt This One...lol

[medmick]

Looks like Team Hatton have made another killing, 50,000 tickets sold plus whatever he makes from Sky box office at £15 a go . Dont think Ill be shelling out for this one (past my bedtime anyway!)
Ref Witter fighting Hatton, dont think this would be a good advert for British boxing, Witter is a good fighter but doesnt take any risks