By Michael Lieberman: Now that Ricky Hatton in on the verge of signing for a fight with Manny Pacquiao, I’m wondering whether Hatton will threaten to retire if he loses to him like he did in his fight with Paulie Malignaggi. I’m really waiting to hear what he’ll say on this. Whether he does or not, a loss to Pacquiao will be a huge setback for Hatton and maybe put him in the same class as Oscar De La Hoya. Being made to look as awful is De La Hoya is a bad thing. Hatton has a lot to lose in this fight, and if he ends up looking like idiot, kissing the canvas, then a lot of his fans are going to bye-bye on that night.
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Hatton and Pacquiao Negotiations Progressing: De La Hoya An Option For Ricky
By Scott Gilfoid: In the latest boxing news, Manny Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs) and Ricky Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs) moved closer to their May 2nd bout in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the negotiations are reportedly set to be completed by the end of the year. According to Hatton’s promoter, Richard Schaefer, “it looks like we’ll have something wrapped up by the end of the year.”
Latest Boxing News – Chagaev, Hatton, Pacquiao, More
Light-welterweight champion Ricky Hatton will confirm his next fight by the end of the year according to his lawyer Gareth Williams. The comments come after Manny Pacquiao’s manager Bob Arum revealed talks with Hatton were already underway.
Speaking to Setanta Sports News Williams insisted that Hatton had become a box office gold in America.
Golden Boy, Hitman, PacMan and Pretty Boy In 2009?
By Derek Baker: ‘Ladies and Gentleman and for the millions watching around the world, Lets get ready to rumble. Fighting out of the blue corner, he has a professional record of 53 bouts, 48 wins, 36 of them wins coming by way of knockout, with just 3 defeats. He is the former world Flyweight, Super Bantam weight, Super Featherweight champion and the current WBC Lightweight Champion of the world, the pride of the Philippines Manny ‘The Pac Man’ Pacquiao.
De La Hoya Wants a Rematch With Pacquiao?
By Manuel Perez: According to the latest boxing news, the rumor has it that Oscar De La Hoya is troubled by his recent 8th round stoppage by Manny Pacquiao on December 6th, and is interested in a possible rematch with Pacquiao. Apparently, De La Hoya’s not happy with getting beaten down so badly, and doesn’t want to go out on a sour note like this. He’s also said to not be happy with his training, believing that he was over-trained for the fight.
Hatton & Pacquiao In Negotiations?
By Jason Kim: According to the latest boxing news gossip, lightweight Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton are reportedly in negotiations for a fight in 2009, which will possibly take place on either May 2nd or the 9th. Promoter Bob Arum is in talks with Hatton’s management. If nothing gets in the way of this fight, like Floyd Mayweather Jr. coming out of retirement, then it will likely be Hatton vs. Pacquiao early next year.
A Christmas Wish List For Every Boxing Fan For 2009
By Adam Laiolo: So here we are already, end of the year and looking forward to another exciting calendar ahead of us. We’ve had a bit of everything this year, dominant performances we expected, some upsets, controversial wins and losses, mega money fights, titles changing hands and title reigns, comebacks and retirements, and most importantly some bright performances from the next generation of world beaters.
Does Pacquiao’s Victory Signal The End For De La Hoya?
By Michael Williams: In Zaire, 1974, Muhammad Ali beats George Foreman in the eighth round to re-establish himself as one of the greatest boxers of all time. In 2002 Lennox Lewis places himself into boxing folklore after knocking Mike Tyson to the canvas in the eighth round of their clash in Tennessee.
Pacman Inspires Rejuvenated Khan
By Jamie Parker: A rejuvenated Amir Khan (19-1, 15 KOs) claimed the vacant WBA International Lightweight Championship after a 2nd round stoppage over Oisin Fagan (22-6, 13 KOs) at London’s ExCel Arena.
Khan got his professional career back on track, fighting for the first time since his shock 54-second knockout defeat to Breidis Prescott.
Mayweather Interested in Pacquiao Bout?
By Eric Thomas: In the latest boxing news, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is reportedly interested in ending his year-long retirement for a bout against Manny Pacquiao. According to an article in the Grand Rapids Press, Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25 KOs) is interested in facing Pacquiao next. If this turns out to be true and not some silly rumor, then Mayweather Jr. would be stepping into a fight that would likely be as huge a fight as Pacquiao’s recent fight with Oscar De La Hoya last Saturday night.