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‘Hatton vs Lazcano’
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By Curtis McCormick June 5th, 2008 All Boxing Interviews
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SaddoBoxing had the honor of briefly speaking with Oscar De La Hoya, a man who needs no introduction, in the dressing room of Ricky Hatton after the Hatton vs. Lazcano fight in Manchester, England recently.
SaddoBoxing: What are your impressions on the Hatton vs. Lazcano bout that we just saw?
Oscar De La Hoya: "I was telling Ricky I thought that he did excellent. Excellent because he answered a lot of questions. [such as] Can he come back from a loss? Can he keep his composure in front of 56,000 people in his hometown?
"That's a lot of pressure for a fighter that just came off a loss, but I telling Ricky he looked excellent, because considering all those factors, considering all those pressures he was able to keep his composure, he was able to outhustle a fighter who has a lot of experience, a granite chin and the heart of a lion. So, he did great." More...
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By Jane Warburton June 5th, 2008 All Boxing Articles
© Tom Hogan
Before the Hatton-Lazcano fight, I watched Lazcanoʼs previous two fights to gain an ʽideaʼ of Hattonʼs opponent. Those two fights suggested to me that Lazcano was a ʽslow-starterʼ with a good solid right punch, used the left-uppercut, threw few body-punches, but did include a couple of low ones, and clearly didnʼt like being on the receiving end of a body-punch!
But, he only ever suffered one knock-out, out of five losses, so he was obviously a durable guy, but even so I personally was expecting a quick end to the Hatton-Lazcano fight.
I met Lazcano in the pre-fight run-up and admitted I was disappointed to find that I really liked the guy! In fact, Iʼd watched a short ʼyoutubeʼ video footage from a few years back and noted how much he seemed to have changed since then.
The guy with the seemingly ʼin your faceʼ attitude was replaced by a very ʼthoughtful, spiritualʼ man - clearly ʼat peaceʼ with himself and very pleasant to be around. This, I think, continued right to the point of the fight. More...
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By Curtis McCormick May 27th, 2008 All Boxing Results
**With Slideshow**
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The second bout of the massive Hatton vs. Lazcano card on Saturday night at City of Manchester Stadium featured towering light middleweights Andrew Facey and Thomas McDonagh.
Facey was coming into the bout as the reigning English Champion and at age 36, had experienced his biggest fights over the last year and a half.
While the lean six footer had earlier in his career derailed the developments of such promising prospects Matthew Macklin, Gilbert Eastman and Matthew Tait but that phase of Facey's CV was brutally put down by Jamie Moore in a failed British title bid in 2003. More...
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By Curtis McCormick May 27th, 2008 All Ringside Boxing
**With Slideshow**
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Our massive coverage of the historic Ricky Hatton vs. Juan Lazcano card this past Saturday night in Manchester, England continues with the first of three undercard bouts.
A contest for the vacant English Super Bantamweight title opened the show and it was a highly contentious affair between undefeated prospect Mark Moran and the half-brother of ex-British Champion Carl Johanneson, the gritty Danny Wallace.
The bout opened with southpaw Moran using good footwork to deal with the pressure of Wallace. The highly regarded Liverpool lad tried to keep Wallace at bay with the right hand jab and the tactic worked initially. More...
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By Jane Warburton May 26th, 2008 All Ringside Boxing
© Tom Hogan
Saturday night, at a packed City of Manchester Stadium, Ricky ‘Hitman’ Hatton successfully defeated tough Mexican-American, “The Chosen-Juan” Lazcano in a twelve-round IBO Light Welterweight Title fight.
Lazcano enters the ring wearing bright red ‘matador-style’ clothing and a large red sombrero hat, walking alongside trainer Ronnie Shields.
Michael Buffer then introduces Hatton as “The Pride of Manchester “ and before the usual ‘Blue Moon’ entrance song, Rick had his own ‘special’ version of ‘Hi Ho Silver Lining’ which referred to his ‘Fatton’ Days! “They say he’s never seen a salad… he likes his pies and pasties… Hi Ho Ricky Hatton,” the crowd laughed at the lyrics. Then as the traditional ‘Blue Moon’ rings out - Hatton appears looking rather ‘bigger’ than usual, dressed in a padded suit - as ‘Fatman’. More...
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By Jane Warburton May 26th, 2008 All Ringside Boxing
© Curtis McCormick / Saddo Boxing
On Saturday night at the City of Manchester Stadium, the much anticipated re-match between IBF Light Welterweight Titlist Paulie Malignaggi and Lovemore N’Dou saw a tough and frustrating fight for the champion.
Lovemore N’Dou ‘The Black Panther’ - wearing white and black - received good support from the applauding crowds.
Malignaggi entered the ring wearing a red and silver glittery outfit and a blue glittery mask on his face. Clearly enjoying the big occasion he danced as he waited to get to the ring. But the ‘Magic Man’ had a less enthusiastic reception - as the crowds booed and jeered loudly. Perhaps getting in some practice for the possible clash with Hatton later down the line! More...
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By Jane Warburton May 26th, 2008 All Ringside Boxing
© Curtis McCormick / Saddo Boxing
There were a total of five title fights on Saturday night at the City of Manchester Stadium, England.
“Magic” Matthew Hatton challenged Craig Watson for the Commonwealth (British Empire) Title.
I was fortunate to speak with Watson briefly on Friday and he told me “I’m really looking forward to this fight, it’s a big occasion in front of all those people but I’m feeling very confident.”
Hatton, wearing his trademark camouflage shorts enters the ring alongside trainer, Billy Graham. Watson, in the dark blue and white shorts, sprinted to the ring with his team headed by trainer, Joe Pennington.
Southpaw Watson gets off to a good start, looking the sharper of the two men. Hatton seems to be taking time to ‘suss-out’ his opponent - looking for the ‘shot’. A right hook comes from Hatton mid-way through the round. Hatton almost ‘stalks’ Watson from his central position. Hatton’s nose is bleeding as he goes back to the corner at the end of the first round. More...
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By Jane Warburton May 23rd, 2008 All Boxing Articles
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Today, at the Trafford Centre, Manchester, England, crowds of fans lined the ‘Orient’ area of the ‘mall’ to watch the weigh-ins for tomorrow night’s “Homecoming” fight night, promoted by Frank Maloney in association with Punch Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions.
The weigh-in stage sat below the huge video screen in the food court area. Boxers would be facing the ‘ocean-liner-style’ area, under a simulated starry night-sky where hoards of fans waited for a glimpse of the boxers.
“There’s only one Ricky Hatton,” was played by the Hitman’s ‘Band’ from their balcony position and the crowds join in. Michael Buffer started proceedings in his trademark manner. “Manchester are you ready?” he boomed and when the reply back from the crowds wasn’t loud enough - he repeated it and the excitement around the ‘Orient’ increased. More...
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By Jane Warburton May 23rd, 2008 All Boxing Articles
**With Slideshow**
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing
Yesterday the City of Manchester Stadium, England, played host to the official press conference ahead of Saturday’s ‘Homecoming’ fight night.
Entering the stadium, I stopped by to see how the ‘pitch’ was progressing in preparation for the fight and with just two days to go, the huge structure and canopy that will protect the ring looks near completion. There are more red seats now on the floor area and not a blade of grass is visible under the protective boarding. It is indeed a fantastic sight!
Once inside the boardroom suite, media representatives gathered to await the arrival of boxers, trainers and promoters. On the top table sat Lovemore N’dou, Robert Diaz (Golden Boy), Matthew Hatton, Billy Graham, Ray Hatton, Frank Maloney, Ricky Hatton, Richard Schaeffer (Golden Boy), Juan Lazcano, Ronnie Shields, Paulie Malignaggi, Lou DiBella, Craig Watson and Joe Pennington. More...
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By Jane Warburton May 21st, 2008 All Boxing Interviews
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In a build up to Saturday’s “Homecoming” featuring Ricky “Hitman” Hatton against Juan Lazcano, Frank Maloney hosted a meeting with the press to speak with Lazcano at the Smart ‘Village Hotel’, Ashton Moss, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester.
Having arrived into Manchester over the weekend, the Mexican (residing in California) looked to have ‘settled in’ as he chatted to the media in attendance. Relaxed and smiling, Lazcano came across as a very friendly and likeable guy.
“I have a great relationship with God,” Lazcano said thoughtfully and talked of his delight that this year his birthday fell on Easter. He feels ‘blessed for his opportunities in life’ and said he felt at peace. “I’ve already been a dead-man walking” he admits, “The Lord answered my prayers and now I’m pretty alive! I’m so humbled and so thankful. The best of Juan Lazcano will come out … whoever steps in the ring with me from now on.” More...
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By Jane Warburton May 20th, 2008 All Boxing Articles
With less than a week to go until Ricky Hatton's 'Homecoming' at the City of Manchester Stadium, I'm trying to build a picture of the man who is to face the 'Hitman' on one of the biggest nights of the year!
The Mexican-born Juan Lazcano now fighting out of California has suffered two defeats in the past 10 years to ‘Vicious’ Vivian Harris and Hatton victim - Jose Luis Castillo. A former lightweight world champion, Lazcano’s record now stands at 37 wins (27 by KO) 4 losses (1 by KO) and 1 draw.
His last fight against Harris in a WBC Light-Welterweight Eliminator resulted in a point’s loss. Last week in a previous article, having admitted I hardly knew anything about Hatton’s next opponent - I watched the Lazcano - Harris eliminator match and gave my account of the fight (see link: http://www.saddoboxing.com/7273-juan-lazcano-2.html ).
Here is my brief account of another Lazcano bout from October 21, 2006 at the Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, where he faced Mexican - Manuel Garnica in a 10-Round, WBA Junior Welterweight Eliminator.
Lazcano was off to a slow start and did very little in the opening round of the contest, hardly throwing a punch in the first two minutes of the frame. However, Garnica kept busy with long-reaching rights and lefts.
Round two was better for Lazcano, he was busier and landed a couple of solid rights but there was some grappling during this round.
In the third round Lazcano threw one or two left uppercuts, but was phased by a left shot from Garnica that landed to the body and he took a step back. It’s clear that Garnica is throwing more body-shots than Lazcano and he has another good round but Lazcano lands a solid right in the closing seconds of the frame. More...
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By Boxing Press May 20th, 2008 All Press Releases
The position of trainer in the sport of boxing is perhaps the most crucial piece of the puzzle when it comes to putting together a successful fighter. The best trainers command a great deal of respect for their unique abilities to raise the performance levels of their boxers and as a result, are in high demand the world over.
Ronnie Shields, a former two-time world light welterweight title challenger himself, is one of these rare birds, training or having trained such current or recent champions as Juan Diaz, Vernon Forrest, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Kassim Ouma, Jesse James Leija and Jesus Chavez among others. More...
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By Jane Warburton May 16th, 2008 All Boxing Interviews
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing
Saddoboxing.com was fortunate to be sat with Ricky Hatton yesterday at the Phoenix Gym in Denton, Manchester, England as the IBO/Ring Magazine Light Welter Champion's showdown with Juan Lazcano is just a week away at City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday, May 24.
Sitting on the edge of the ring canvas with a mug of tea, the Hitman talked about the time he was at Old Trafford as a young man. “I remember going to Old Trafford to watch Benn-Eubank and thinking ‘I wish this would be me one day," he recalled. "There were 45,000 people at that fight and there will be more than 55,000 at my next fight - I just can’t comprehend it," the likable Mancunian shakes his head.
When reminded that Oscar de La Hoya’s ‘Homecoming’ attracted 30,000 people, Hatton sighed, ”It makes me feel very very proud. Even pop concerts don’t sell out that quick [55,000 in less than 24 hours] - but I’ve never seen myself as a ‘Star’.”
Regarding what drives him now - Hatton quickly replied that of course motivation for him isn’t the money. “Financially, I’ve done quite well for myself," he admitted. More...
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