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Hatton's dad unsure over Ricky
Ricky Hatton's father and manager Ray admits even he cannot predict how 'The Hitman' will react to his defeat by Floyd Mayweather when he fights Juan Lazcano on Saturday. Hatton Senior has revealed for the first time the despair his son went through after losing his unbeaten record to Mayweather in Las Vegas back in December.
21 May 2008, 1:09 PM
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Lazcano in top shape ahead of Hatton bout
Juan Lazcano's trainer Ronnie Shields insists his man will send Ricky Hatton spinning to a second consecutive defeat in their light-welterweight clash at the City of Manchester Stadium. Shields, who works with 'The Hispanic Causing Panic', believes his man has all the necessary qualities to shock Hatton and the majority of the 55,000 home crowd.
21 May 2008, 10:33 AM
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Shields - Lazcano will capitalise on Hatton's lifestyle
Ricky Hatton's 'bad lifestyle' is set to be his undoing according to the trainer of his next opponent. Ronnie Shields, a former two-time world light welterweight champion, believes his man, Juan Lazcano, can cause a massive upset on Saturday night in front of 55,000 fans at the City of Manchester Stadium.
20 May 2008, 12:06 PM
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Hatton will be 100 per cent for Saturday's Lazcano
Ahead of his fight on Saturday at the City of Manchester stadium against Mexican born Californian, Juan Lazcano, Ricky Hatton's team have issued a statement to assuage fans' worries that the 'hitman' will be fit. Over 55,000 fans are expected to see Hatton fight at the home of Manchester City - the football team he supports.
19 May 2008, 1:34 PM
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Woodhouse ready for action
Footballer-turned-boxer Curtis Woodhouse goes into his sixth professional fight on Saturday night looking to stretch his 100% winning record at the home of one of his former clubs, Sheffield United.Woodhouse, 28, takes on Manchester light-middleweight and fellow novice Dave Murray, who has won three and lost two of his five professional outings.
16 May 2008, 12:16 PM
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Hatton aiming to bounce back
Ricky Hatton has vowed to cement his status as one of the greatest fighters of all time by bouncing back from the first defeat of his career against Juan Lazcano next Saturday. The 'Hitman' suffered his only defeat in December after a tenth-round knockout at the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr in Las Vegas.
16 May 2008, 11:31 AM
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Alex Arthur given world champion crown
Alex Arthur has been declared the WBO World Super-Featherweight champion after Joan Guzmanmoved up to the lightweight division. The Scotsman was due to face Guzman in Edinburgh on May 3, but the fight was delayed due to Visa issues.
15 May 2008, 4:25 PM
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Hatton will be fit for Lazcano bout, says camp
Ricky Hatton's camp has denied reports that the former WBA world light-welterweight champion will not be fit for his fight against Juan Lazcano on May 24. The Manchester boxer has been dogged by rumours that he is struggling to make the grade for the showdown in his hometown.
15 May 2008, 11:09 AM
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Khan welcomes Gomez's taunts
Amir Khan has welcomed Michael Gomez's claims that he will flatten him when the pair meet at the in Birmingham next month. In a recent interview, Gomez said that he would knock-out the 21-year-old British boxing sensation.
14 May 2008, 7:31 PM
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Harrison fails to regain licence
Former lightweight world champion Scott Harrison has failed in his bid to regain his boxing license. The 30-year-old Scot had his licence revoked in 2006 after being found guilty of bringing the sport into disrepute and has not fought since November 2005.
14 May 2008, 4:37 PM


