Hatton v Tszyu

[wildhawke11]

Kostya Tszyu has signed to fight Ricky Hatton at Manchester's MEN Arena in June,
The paper reports that Tszyu's promoter Vlad Warton will finalise the deal on Wednesday with Hatton's promoter Frank Warren for the bout on June 5.

Russian-born Australian Tszyu, the WBC and IBF light-welterweight champion, will make at least £2.7million out of the fight. Warton told the BBC Sport website: "We did agree some time ago in principle, verbally, to take care of the deal.

Nice One

[PittPanther]

My feeling is that Tszyu's right hand was forged in the fire pits of Mt. Doom. It's going to be a perfect match for Hatton's mug.

Kostya forever!

[erickdamac]

Tsyzu is holding a press conference at his gym to tell the details, I think the press conference will be hel monday (tomorrow) They will be fighting at 4 or 5 a.m. in the morning of course so the Showtime broadcast will be at its 9 p.m slot, which hatton had done already not sure if Tyzu ever fought that early so the edge goes to hatton in that sense, im feeling upset by controversial decision.

[PittPanther]

Originally Posted by erickdamac

Tsyzu is holding a press conference at his gym to tell the details, I think the press conference will be hel monday (tomorrow) They will be fighting at 4 or 5 a.m. in the morning of course so the Showtime broadcast will be at its 9 p.m slot, which hatton had done already not sure if Tyzu ever fought that early so the edge goes to hatton in that sense, im feeling upset by controversial decision.

I'm not feeling that, and Pretty Boy is gonna whoop it up this Saturday as well.

[Caligula]

Well, it's over...Tsyzu just knocked him out in the 10th round. What a fight!'

Oh...you mean what I see in TDCB isn't a mirror of real life? Oh. Nevermind

[Bam Bam]

Originally Posted by PittPanther

My feeling is that Tszyu's right hand was forged in the fire pits of Mt. Doom. It's going to be a perfect match for Hatton's mug.

Kostya forever!

word...

[Dave1877]

I'll only believe this fight will happen when both boxers are standing in the ring and the bell goes. Thats when it will sink in. Because Hatton and Warren are very clever and could still manage to wriggle out of this one.

As for the fight, my guess is a Tszyu knockout in the 5th. Hatton is very up close and likes to bang the body but Tszyu will thrive on Ricky standing in his range like the Mitchell fight. Hopefully Ricky will learn from that because we need something to shout about in England.

[PittPanther]

Originally Posted by Dave1877

I'll only believe this fight will happen when both boxers are standing in the ring and the bell goes. Thats when it will sink in. Because Hatton and Warren are very clever and could still manage to wriggle out of this one.

As for the fight, my guess is a Tszyu knockout in the 5th. Hatton is very up close and likes to bang the body but Tszyu will thrive on Ricky standing in his range like the Mitchell fight. Hopefully Ricky will learn from that because we need something to shout about in England.

Dave--I hope you are wrong, but you definately have some history on your side. I hope it goes off, but perhaps I better not be too excited yet.

[erickdamac]

No this fight is going to happen, hatton is making something like 10mil thaTS With gross PPv buys (in uk only) and ****, so he will take this fight and if he lose hey he lost to the best, if he wins then they can baby him some more!

This fight is taking place at 4 A.m. in the morning. Hatton fought 3 times at that time, Tyzu did not, will this have an effect on him? I think it will.

[Dave1877]

I don't think it will effect Tszyu or Hatton. It isn't hard to alter your sleeping pattern considering how long there is until the fight.

The more I think about it the more I start favouring Hatton, probably my heart over what my head is thinking. I just think after seeing how awesome Tszyu was against Mitchell that he'll be too much for Ricky who hasn't had anywhere near this tough a test in his career yet. If Hatton wins, it opens up a huge catalogue of potential fights. Boxing in this country is losing popularity. This could be the kick start British boxing needs to gather interest in the sport.

[meade95]

Tszyu KO's Hatton inside of 8 rounds (my take) - Hatton isn't any where near as good as he thinks he is....and isn't half as good as many Brit's hope -

Tszyu will make that clear to all -

[Mr Big]

Tszyu TKO 6. He is simply out of Hatton's league.

[sabotai]

Regardless of the talent level in the fight, in which I beleive Tszyu is above Hatton, but it's also the styles. Hatton's style just doesn't match well against Tszyu. The only way I can see Hatton being effective is if he is faster than Tszyu. He'd have to get inside faster than Tszyu can pop him with a straight and step back. I just don't see that happening unless Tszyu doesn't train well and tires early. In which case it's still favors Tszyu because I think he's more powerful than Hatton anyway.

I pretty much agree with mostly everyone here. Tszyu is just going to pick him apart and evetually KO him. Has Hatton even been in the ring with someone with similar power to Tszyu? (Is there anyone even in that division at all with similar power to Tszyu? )

[Dave1877]

Hatton's whole style relies on him weakening opponents with his main punch - the left to the body. Against the likes of Mike Stewart and Ray Oliveira this may work, but in my opinion Tszyu will not even flinch after these body shots and will probably reply with a strong right hand every time he tries it. It will take a miraculous effort for Hatton to beat Tszyu.

Bytheway, apparently Frank Warren has been on UK radio today saying that the fight IS ON for June, but the only thing left to resolve is the time of the fight. All I can say is this fight better happen!

[erickdamac]

lso See: VOTE NOW: Tszyu v Hatton! Who will win?
Warren furious as Tszyu jumps the gun over Hatton bout

John Rawling
Monday January 10, 2005
The Guardian

The long-awaited showdown between the world No1 light welterweight Kostya Tszyu and the undefeated Mancunian Ricky Hatton is set to take place in Manchester on June 4, even though promoter Frank Warren last night accused the Tszyu camp of prematurely announcing the contest before details had been confirmed and contracts signed.
On his website, the Russian-born Australian national announced a 4am start for the bout, which will probably take place at Manchester's MEN Arena, and disclosed that he would be paid in the region of $5m (£2.7m) to surrender home advantage to the challenger for his International Boxing Federation version of the world title.

"It feels good that a deal has been done for my next fight. It gives me focus for the year ahead," said the 35-year-old.

"I'm excited to be fighting Ricky because I believe he is a worthy challenger. This is the fight I want to see, so I look forward to putting on a good show for them."

But Warren insists the deal is not done, and strongly criticised Tszyu for conducting his affairs in the media. "It is totally amateur, and I am pissed off about it," said Warren.

"They say they are calling a press conference in Australia to talk about a fight that is not yet done.

"I would have thought that I might know whether or not this fight is happening, because I am the one who is putting up the money, and I assure you that I have signed for nothing.

"There are still issues that need to be resolved, and we should have a proper agreement in place before fans are told that the fight is going to happen."

Warren is understood to have rejected demands for changes to the original verbal agreement he thrashed out with Tszyu's promoter Vlad Warton last month and said he had made no contact with Tszyu after sending a solicitor's letter on Friday effectively saying his offer for the fight was non-negotiable.

A major stumbling block could yet be the proposed 4am Manchester start time for the contest to allow for a live US prime-time broadcast on the cable network Showtime, with whom Tszyu is under contract.

Warren, whose own contract to provide boxing for Sky TV is due for renewal in the summer, will be under considerable pressure to stage the fight at a time acceptable to what would be a massive pay-per-view British audience.

The possibility of such a late start time would create significant security issues in Manchester, and it is not yet clear whether World Boxing Union title holder Hatton has agreed to the terms being offered for his side of the contract.

"The one good thing about Tszyu jumping the gun is that it shows he has decided he will fight Ricky after talking about wanting to face people like Oscar de la Hoya," Warren added, after weeks when the fight seemed unlikely to go ahead.

The champion had discussed the logistics of meeting a number of future opponents after returning to the ring in November, following a 22-month lay-off due to injury, to defeat the highly rated American boxer Sharmba Mitchell. The devastating performance, which saw him emerge victorious inside three rounds, suggested he had lost none of his considerable powers.

Oh calling the champ names is a sure way of throwing a Title fight out the window! I knew Frank had some sord of sneaky ****ing plan!

[PittPanther]

Here we go again. (Hopefully not)

[Dave1877]

Guys, read my message 3 up from this one. Warren has spoken out AFTER this report was released saying that the fight is on.

[kenyan_cheena]

Originally Posted by wildhawke11

Russian-born Australian Tszyu, the WBC and IBF light-welterweight champion,

He's actually the WBC super lightweight "Champion Emeritus of the World" according to ESPN, but that could be wrong. Just felt like highlighting the insanity of these boxing organisations.

[erickdamac]

Dave sorry.

But Warren said today that Things may be a go for Tsyzu but its not for him, The main problem is in uk, with the 4 am Start time his boss sports something, which will put up the money for the uk PPv is not willing to make the fight PPv which will hit hatton hard, So again Warren said we came to an agreement with tsyzu, not an agreement of the fight.

Ricky Hatton's promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that his charge's bout against IBF light welterweight Kostya Tszyu champion is "definitely on".

But the promoter told BBC Sport that there were still details to be ironed out, including the date and venue.

Russian-born Australian Tszyu said the fight would go ahead at Manchester's MEN Arena at 0400BST on 5 June.

He said he was "excited" by the fight, but was disappointed not to be facing WBC holder Arturo Gatti.

But Warren is still considering a switch to an outdoor venue.

And he told BBC Radio Five Live that he would be negotaiating for an earlier slot to serve the British prime-time market.

"The fight is definitely on and I'm absolutely delighted that they have announced that they have agreed terms.

"The only problem is, no-one has phoned me to tell me."

Tszyu described Hatton as a "worthy challenger", but could not hide his frustration that boxing politics were determining his career path.

He is contracted to American network Showtime while his preferred opponents, including Gatti and Cory Spinks, are with rival company HBO.

"It is very disappointing. I think a fight with Gatti would be sensational but somebody thinks differently," Tszyu told www.secondsout.com.

Tszyu will reportedly earn at least $5m (£2.7m) for the bout and is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, having lost just once in 32 bouts.

He insisted his skills were in no way diminishing, even at the age of 35.

"The reason people who have got success start losing is because of a drop in their focus on training," Tszyu told the Sydney Morning Herald.

"The last chapter in my book has not been written and I don't know what kind of chapter it is going to be, but I am excited.

"I will be hungry to train and hungry to fight and prove to all the Pommies I respect the guy a lot.

Hatton, 26, has won all 38 of his pro bouts, successfully defending his lightly-regarded WBU title 15 times.
Also See: VOTE NOW: Tszyu v Hatton is Official! Who will win?
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Showtime, said that the time is set and it WONT BE CHANGED, BBC Sports wants the time to be 11 which is about 3 Us time aint going to happen, I dont know how this fight will happen, it dont look good at all unless the fight is moved to us.

[erickdamac]

I think he lost his wbc belt once gatti won it.