Tszyu vs. Hatton

By Scott Gilfoid: I recently watched the June 2005 bout between Ricky Hatton and then IBF light welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu, and I came away from the fight firmly believing that Tszyu would have beaten Hatton had this fight taken place on neutral territory rather than at the M.E.N. Arena, in Manchester, England. Hatton was [...]

By Scott Gilfoid: It’s been four years since Kostya Tszyu (31-2, 25 KO’s) was stopped in the 11th round by Ricky Hatton (45-2, 32 KO’s) in a fight marred by wrestling and fouls in Manchester, England. Since then, Tszyu hasn’t fought anyone. Like Hatton, Tszyu hasn’t officially retired but the longer Tszyu stays away from [...]