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City of Manchester Stadium Prepares for “Homecoming”

 City of Manchester Stadium Prepares for “Homecoming”
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing

Today, SaddoBoxing went to the City of Manchester Stadium, England, to see the progress of preparations for Saturday’s ‘Homecoming’ fight night between Ricky “Hitman” Hatton and Juan Lazcano – promoted by Frank Maloney in association with Punch Promotions and Golden Boy.

There’s no denying – it is indeed a beautiful stadium. The pitch, now covered by the protective white boarding, was host to an ‘army’ of workmen building the huge steel structure and canopy that takes centre stage on Saturday night.

Ray Hatton could be seen gazing up at the ‘structure’. Obviously delighted with the progress – he mentioned that it was ‘something like 30 metres high’ and that the canopy had been brought in from abroad – one of the biggest you can get. Workmen could be seen abseiling from the canopy as they checked over the steel columns.

Around us – the sea of blue seats sat ’empty’ awaiting the 55,000 fans that would undoubtedly be in fine voice on Saturday evening. Normally all-blue, the section of red seats on the pitch ‘floor’ – was a rare sight.

And for those sitting on the very top row? Take my word for it – the view is fantastic (if you’ve got a head for heights!)

 City of Manchester Stadium Prepares for “Homecoming”
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing

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