Hatton – Lazcano Media Week Gets Under Way

© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing

Just days away from Ricky Hatton’s ‘Homecoming’ fight at the City of Manchester Stadium, Frank Maloney hosted a press-meet today with opponent – Juan Lazcano.

I have recently written an account of Lazcano’s last two fights against Vivian Harris and prior to that – against Manuel Garnica. But, today, I was lucky enough to meet the man in person and – darn it – he’s really nice!

Walking up to the new, very smart – Village Hotel at Ashton-under-Lyne, I wondered how the meeting with the ‘Hispanic causing Panic!’ would go. Greeting me at the doorway was our very own Editor – Curtis McCormick, who led me through to the press-room.

Lazcano arrived alongside trainer Ronnie Shields. Lazcano was very relaxed, smiling and making the odd ‘jokey’ comment. I found him to be a very pleasant guy – very polite, very sociable and very obliging for the press in attendance.

Stand-by for a full account and an exclusive interview with Curtis McCormick – on the site tomorrow.

© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing