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Hatton
V Mayweather
THE FIGHT OF YOUR
LIFETIME
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Ricky Hatton
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THE most glittering welterweight fight in boxing
history is coming. Ricky Hatton of England versus
Floyd Mayweather of the United States. Golden
Boy Promotions has set the WBC title for December
8, 2007. The site is yet to be named, perhaps
Las Vegas, or – Switzerland.
The mighty rivals boast 81 fights, every one
a win. Hatton 43 wins (31 KOs). Mayweather 38
wins (24 KOs). Hatton overcame the great Kostya.
Mayweather edged the great Oscar.
Mayweather last start (March) gained a split
decision over De La Hoya for the WBC light-middleweight
title. Hatton last start (June) knocked out
Juan Luis Castillo in four rounds . . two years
since his 11-round triumph over Kostya Tszyu
in Manchester.
Golden Boy, aiming to out-do Don King for
spectacle, will take Hatton and Mayweather on
tour throughout Europe and the United States
in the coming months. They aim to amass all-time
pay-per-view sales.
Tickets will go on sale next month on both
sides of the Atlantic. Given the long build-up,
the aerial passage from Britain (or the other
way round) of thousands of fans is expected.
Hatton’s official website: www.rickyhitmanhatton.com
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