Ringside Boxing Report: Matthew Hatton Vs Lovemore N’Dou

By Jane Warburton November 16th, 2009 All Ringside Boxing

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On Friday night at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke on Trent, England, Hatton Promotions hosted a fightnight which would see Mathew Hatton face South African born Champion Lovemore N’Dou for the first defence of the IBO Welterweight Title which N’Dou won in July this year.

Bearing an impressive 59 fight record with 47 wins and 31 of those being by way of knockout – The Black Panther had faced a number of ‘quality’ opponents. This would be a big step-up for 'Magic' Hatton – a World Title win would propel him ‘out of the shadow’ of brother Ricky.

A packed Fenton Manor gave huge support to Mancunian Hatton but boo’d when Champion N’Dou entered the ring.

It was a close first round, with Hatton keeping busy but missing shots as N’Dou dips low. Both men start to settle in during the second round. N’Dou throws a decent swinging left to the cheek of Hatton – his punches are heavy, thudding blows.

Hatton sustains a cut to the left brow in the final minute of the round. N’Dou throws a right to the head of Hatton who counters with a good right hook (almost an uppercut) which lands on target. More...

Boxing Result: Lovemore N’dou vs. Matthew Hatton

By Ricky Jones November 14th, 2009 All Boxing Results

Last night at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke, England, IBO welterweight champion Lovemore N'dou and challenger Matthew Hatton fought to a draw.

38 year old N'dou hadn't been able to spar during training camp due to a cut suffered earlier and inactivity since his title winning effort in July against Phillip N'dou showed up as a lack of offense the early rounds.

Hatton went on the attack in response to N'dou's reticence but the 28 year old Manchester man wasn't able to land anything of significance. More...

Boxing Weigh-In: Lovemore N’dou vs. Matthew Hatton

By Jane Warburton November 13th, 2009 All Boxing Previews

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Yesterday at Hatton Health & Fitness Centre in Hyde, England, Hatton Promotions hosted the official weigh-in ahead of this evening's fight night staged at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent, England.

It was a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the smart new surroundings of the Hatton 'centre', where Hatton would weigh-in alongside N'Dou for the IBO welterweight title.

Hatton stepped up to the scales first - weighing in at 147 lb followed by N'Dou, who tipped the scales at 145 lb.

Both men were quiet as they posed for the usual 'face-off' photographs. More...

Boxing Preview: Lovemore N’dou vs. Matthew Hatton

By Nick Chamberlain November 13th, 2009 All Boxing Previews

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Ricky Hatton's younger brother, Matthew Hatton, takes on former IBF light welter titleholder Lovemore N’dou tonight at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke, England for the IBO welterweight title.

The last us Brits would have seen of both of these fighters would have been on the undercard of the Ricky Hatton vs Juan Lazcano fight in May of last year.

N’dou fought IBF light welter champ at the time Paul Malignaggi in a rematch, losing via a split decision while Hatton faced Craig Watson for the Commonwealth welter title, losing via a unanimous decision.

Since that loss, Hatton has had four fights, one of them being Ted Bami, another, South African hardman and older brother Ricky's former victim Ben Tackie. More...

Boxing Press Conference: Matthew Hatton Vs Lovemore N’Dou

By Jane Warburton November 10th, 2009 All Radio Show

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Today at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Hatton Promotions hosted a head-to-head final press conference for Matthew Hatton and Lovemore N’Dou.

In a Hatton promoted fight night this Friday the 13th, Australian resident N’Duo will defend his IBO Welterweight title for the first time when he meet ‘Magic' Matthew Hatton, having defeated fellow native South African Phillip N'Dou in July for the vacant belt.

Present on top table today were British and Commonwealth light middle titlist Anthony Small, ex-British featherweight champ Andy Morris Jnr, former WBU and English featherweight strapholder Derry Mathews, Matthew Hatton, former world light welter champion Richard Hatton MBE, Hatton Promotions CEO Gareth Lewis, Lovemore N’Dou, ex-English lightweight titlist Scott Lawton and Contender Season 3 contestant, cruiserweight Akinyemi Laleye. More...

Boxing Press Conference: Lovemore N’Dou vs. Matthew Hatton

By Jane Warburton October 31st, 2009 All Boxing Articles

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Today, Hatton Promotions held a press conference about their upcoming show on Friday, November 13 at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke.

Headlining the bill is the IBO welterweight title bout between champion Lovemore N'Dou and challenger Mathew Hatton.

On hand at the press conference were Matthew and his brother, former light welter world champion Ricky Hatton along with Hatton Promotions partner Gareth Williams, matchmaker Richard Poxon and Impact Boxing's Scott Lawton. More...

Hatton Boxing: N’dou vs. Hatton, Cotto vs. Pacquiao Tickets On Sale

By Boxing Press October 22nd, 2009 All Press Releases

Hatton Promotions has a limited number of tickets available for the upcoming Lovemore N'dou vs. Matthew Hatton clash on Friday, November 13.At stake is N'dou's IBO welterweight title and the bout will take place at Fenton Manor Sports Complexin Stoke, England. More...

Hatton Boxing: Lovemore N’Dou vs. Matthew Hatton Will Fight Nov 13

By Boxing Press October 10th, 2009 All Press Releases

Hatton Promotions would like to quell any rumours that the fight between Matthew Hatton and Lovemore N’Dou, scheduled for Fenton Manor in Stoke, England on November 13, has been postponed.

It has wrongly been reported on the internet and indeed in Boxing News that the fight might be off due to a cut to Lovemore. More...

Hatton Boxing: Matthew Hatton vs. Lovemore N’dou For IBO Title Nov 13

By Boxing Press October 5th, 2009 All Press Releases

On Friday, November 13, Matthew Hatton will challenge for the IBO Welterweight title against seasoned South African Lovemore N'Dou at Stoke's Fenton Manor.

Matthew will top the show being promoted by older brother and boxing star Ricky 'Hitman' Hatton MBE. More...

Hatton Boxing: “Euro Glory” Fight Card Shaping Up

By Boxing Press September 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

Hatton Promotions presents another exciting Friday night of fighting at the Velodrome in Manchester, England on September 25, 2009.

Matthew Macklin will face Amin Asikainen over 12 Rounds for the vacant European Middleweight Title. More...

Boxing Perspective: British Fighters Turning Promoter

By Nick Chamberlain August 24th, 2009 All Boxing Articles

When Oscar De La Hoya walked away from the sport of boxing in April, 2009, he only walked away as a fighter, and in doing so left his own individual legacy he had forged over 17 years.

17 world champions had fallen before him, he had won 10 world titles in six different weight classes and had earned a huge - and I mean astronomical - amount of money; pay per view alone figures are reportedly estimated around $696 million.

Yes, it is safe to say that Oscar did all right for himself; in fact, it is fair to say he has probably generated more money than any other boxer in the history of the sport.

With the Golden Boy name still ringing out after all these years, we still think of Oscar whenever we hear it.

When you hear it now though, it could be because you are watching one of the fighters Golden Boy owns, from the super famous and well respected i.e. Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez; to the up and coming prospects i.e. Victor Ortiz, Danny Garcia or Erislandy Lara.

It could be because you are sat at a MMA event that Golden Boy collaborated on, or an article you might be reading in The Ring magazine or one of the many publications that Golden Boy own.

What Oscar has done has transcended way beyond the realms of boxer turned promoter. At one point, he was boxer and promoter, for his own fights, which always stuck me as humorous as no one stepped forward during the Oscar vs. Manny Pacquiao fight to stop it…well, that was everyone's boss in there…would you have wanted to? More...

Hatton Boxing: Rainy City Rampage July 11

By Boxing Press July 3rd, 2009 All Press Releases

After a successful sell-out show in March, Hatton Promotions are returning once again to Altrincham Leisure Centre for what promises to be another cracking night of boxing.

Top of the bill sees Mark Thompson taking on Stourbridge fighter Kevin McCauley. More...

Boxing Update: Public Invited To Pacquiao, Hatton News Conference

By Boxing Press March 27th, 2009 All Press Releases

Boxing’s No.1 pound for pound king and reigning Fighter of the Year, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and world junior welterweight champion Ricky “Hitman” Hatton invite their Filipino and British fans to the famous Roosevelt Hotel in
Hollywood, California, this Monday, March 30, where they will walk the red carpet and speak to their fans before hosting their only U.S. news conference for their championship epic, “The Battle of East and West!” More...