With the excitement in North West England reaching a fever pitch for Ricky Hatton’s much anticipated return to his beloved city of Manchester, there are many questions still to be answered surrounding this massive fight card which will be played out in the open air City of Manchester Stadium before a record breaking 56,000 spectators.
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing This Saturday, at the City of Manchester Stadium, England, Ricky “Hitman†Hatton returns to the ring after suffering his first ever defeat to Floyd Mayweather. “How or the way you bounce back from a defeat – that’s what matters,†said the Hitman. He was clearly upset for the disappointed…
© 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…
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© 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,…
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Yesterday, at Vermilion Cinnabar – the stylish, new, Thai influenced restaurant and bar in Manchester, England, Frank Maloney hosted a press conference to update media on the forthcoming fightnight which headlines Ricky Hatton and Juan Lazcano. Despite other important press conferences held on the same day –…
The first bill takes place on Friday, April 18 with Gary Woolcombe defending his British light middleweight title at London’s famed York Hall with chief support featuring heavyweights John McDermott and Pele Reid clashing for the vacant English crown. Also on the card will be undefeated Commonwealth light welterweight champion Ajose Olusegun and on her…