This is going to be great...

Bronx Bomber 15 · 12-16-2004, 09:45 AM

This could possibly be one of the fights of the year...

<B>Warren: Hatton-Tszyu is on!
By Craig Watt</B>
Sports Network promoter Frank Warren today re-iterated that he has a verbal committment from Vlad Wharton the promoter of IBF Jr-Welterweight champion Kosta Tszyu to take on British mandatory challenger Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton in the Spring of 2005. After a week of claims and counter claims involving Kostya Tszyu himself Warren has issued an audio interview on his website with Wharton and hopes to make a formal announcement at a press conference this week in London. Originally March 5th in Manchester at the MEN Arena was touted as the fight date but Warren now concedes it will be later in the spring. He stated, " Maybe Kostya is trying to get a little bit more money from his promoter Vlad Wharton. I don't know, but I can assure you this fight will happen. I've done a deal with the Showtime network and the fight is on. It won't be in March. It will either be in April or May next year. I don't know where all this has come from and I haven't spoken to Kostya personally because it's not my place to do that - that's up to his promoter. But the deal as far as I understand it is done, as far as his promoter understands it it's done - and as far as Showtime understands, it's done. Showtime have the rights to Kostya. Gatti and Mayweather are both contracted to HBO TV - he can't fight them."
Wednesday, December 15 2004

Dave1877 · 12-16-2004, 01:35 PM

It won't happen. I'm from the UK and Frank Warren and Hatton are the 2 biggest con-men in boxing. Warren keeps announcing the fight 'is on', while Tszyu keeps denying a deal has been agreed. Warren is just begging for Tszyu to tell Hatton to forget about the fight.

The ideal situation for Frank Warren is to annoy Tszyu until he decides Gatti or Mayweather are a better option, leaving Tszyu having to vacate the IBF title so Hatton can beat another bum for the IBF crown.

If this fight happens, I'll be absolutely shocked. In early 2003 we were promised by Warren and Hatton that a fight against Junior Witter (another English Light welter, who is arguably better than Hatton) was 'in Hatton's contract' for Summer 2003. It never happened.

Mr Big · 12-17-2004, 12:16 AM

I honestly don't think Hatton is quite there yet. If it happens, I'll take Tszyu TKO 6.

Bronx Bomber 15 · 12-17-2004, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave1877

It won't happen. I'm from the UK and Frank Warren and Hatton are the 2 biggest con-men in boxing. Warren keeps announcing the fight 'is on', while Tszyu keeps denying a deal has been agreed. Warren is just begging for Tszyu to tell Hatton to forget about the fight.

The ideal situation for Frank Warren is to annoy Tszyu until he decides Gatti or Mayweather are a better option, leaving Tszyu having to vacate the IBF title so Hatton can beat another bum for the IBF crown.

If this fight happens, I'll be absolutely shocked. In early 2003 we were promised by Warren and Hatton that a fight against Junior Witter (another English Light welter, who is arguably better than Hatton) was 'in Hatton's contract' for Summer 2003. It never happened.

Damn

I was excited about that one too. Hattons an exciting fighter, but I'll also take Tszyu by KO, if it happens that is. Isn't there some issue where Hatton won't fight outside of the UK ?

Dave1877 · 12-17-2004, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx Bomber 15

Damn

I was excited about that one too. Hattons an exciting fighter, but I'll also take Tszyu by KO, if it happens that is. Isn't there some issue where Hatton won't fight outside of the UK ?

He says he will 'fight anywhere' but that is a lie. The British public are bored of the whole Hatton situation and many are turning their backs on him. I've heard a lot of English people lately saying they hope Hatton gets knocked out soon to put an end to him once and for all because in reality the biggest fight he'll ever be in is probably against N'dou for the vacant IBF belt when Tszyu vacates.

Brooks TVB · 12-17-2004, 07:04 PM

I like Hatton for his energy, if he gets through 6 with Tszyu then he can finish it IMO. He probably will not get that far but if he does look out.

PittPanther · 12-24-2004, 11:49 AM

This is more Warren nonsense. Tszyu would, in my opinion, kill Hatton. That right hand is from the seventh plane of hell.

That fight is customed made for Tszyu, it's a shame it won't happen.

I'd take Kostya in an early knockout, say inside of 3.

Danny, what do you think old buddy? Who would do well here?

Cheers!

12-16-2004, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bronx Bomber 15 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: LI, NY Posts: 759	This is going to be great... This could possibly be one of the fights of the year... <B>Warren: Hatton-Tszyu is on! By Craig Watt</B> Sports Network promoter Frank Warren today re-iterated that he has a verbal committment from Vlad Wharton the promoter of IBF Jr-Welterweight champion Kosta Tszyu to take on British mandatory challenger Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton in the Spring of 2005. After a week of claims and counter claims involving Kostya Tszyu himself Warren has issued an audio interview on his website with Wharton and hopes to make a formal announcement at a press conference this week in London. Originally March 5th in Manchester at the MEN Arena was touted as the fight date but Warren now concedes it will be later in the spring. He stated, " Maybe Kostya is trying to get a little bit more money from his promoter Vlad Wharton. I don't know, but I can assure you this fight will happen. I've done a deal with the Showtime network and the fight is on. It won't be in March. It will either be in April or May next year. I don't know where all this has come from and I haven't spoken to Kostya personally because it's not my place to do that - that's up to his promoter. But the deal as far as I understand it is done, as far as his promoter understands it it's done - and as far as Showtime understands, it's done. Showtime have the rights to Kostya. Gatti and Mayweather are both contracted to HBO TV - he can't fight them." Wednesday, December 15 2004 __________________ EMPIRE BOXING Houston Astros Dynasy page *Harass me directly*

12-17-2004, 12:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mr Big All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,235	I honestly don't think Hatton is quite there yet. If it happens, I'll take Tszyu TKO 6. __________________ The M.O.B. Isaiah 54:17

12-24-2004, 11:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
PittPanther All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,174	This is more Warren nonsense. Tszyu would, in my opinion, kill Hatton. That right hand is from the seventh plane of hell. That fight is customed made for Tszyu, it's a shame it won't happen. I'd take Kostya in an early knockout, say inside of 3. Danny, what do you think old buddy? Who would do well here? Cheers! __________________ Commitment Teamwork Pride Hail to Pitt! Last edited by PittPanther : 12-24-2004 at 11:51 AM.

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12-16-2004, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave1877 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom Posts: 488	It won't happen. I'm from the UK and Frank Warren and Hatton are the 2 biggest con-men in boxing. Warren keeps announcing the fight 'is on', while Tszyu keeps denying a deal has been agreed. Warren is just begging for Tszyu to tell Hatton to forget about the fight. The ideal situation for Frank Warren is to annoy Tszyu until he decides Gatti or Mayweather are a better option, leaving Tszyu having to vacate the IBF title so Hatton can beat another bum for the IBF crown. If this fight happens, I'll be absolutely shocked. In early 2003 we were promised by Warren and Hatton that a fight against Junior Witter (another English Light welter, who is arguably better than Hatton) was 'in Hatton's contract' for Summer 2003. It never happened.

12-17-2004, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brooks TVB All Star Starter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Loudon, TN. Posts: 1,366	I like Hatton for his energy, if he gets through 6 with Tszyu then he can finish it IMO. He probably will not get that far but if he does look out.