Juan Lazcano

Ok so i admit i openly know nothing about this guy having never seen him or box or even really heard of him until he was announced as rickys next opponent.

Will be at the city of manchester amongst the other 54,999 and like the majority of those attending will be approaching this one with a sense of caution that in lazcano we have a complete unknown quantity that could just throw something at ricky he has never seen before.

The basis of this thread was pretty much to ask those that have seen him in action whether the hitman and his army of supporters have anything to worry about on the 24th??

Im looking at the guys record and im seeing a durable guy thats been the distance with castillo, tackie and harris, is their anything we should potentially be worried about going into this one??

Lazcano is durable but brings nothing that should bother Hatton too much.

The only thing to be worried about is what kind of mental shape Hatton is in. The only thing that can beat him here is himself.

A lot of guys have never been the same after a KO. He'll be doubting himself.

Hope he comes back better than ever, would love to see him fight Witter. Mind you, as discussed, I think the only person in who doesn't want that fight is Rick himself.:-\

Lazcano should be considered a live underdog. Not a huge puncher. Actually prone to tiring in the later rounds as he did against Vivian Harris and Ben Tackie. Likes to mix it up at a medium range without it becoming too much of a brawl. Ricky should be able to get a decision but it'll be competitive especially in the middle rounds.

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Originally Posted by hairymadness6

Lazcano should be considered a live underdog. Not a huge puncher. Actually prone to tiring in the later rounds as he did against Vivian Harris and Ben Tackie. Likes to mix it up at a medium range without it becoming too much of a brawl. Ricky should be able to get a decision but it'll be competitive especially in the middle rounds.

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That in itself comes as a great relief, to be honest ive seen the likes of tackie and harris on endless occasions and wouldnt give either a chance against ricky.

If it does come down to hatton having to take the win on a decision that in itself will surely shelf any future plans of a rematch with mayweather??

Lazcano hasn't fought for 15 months, is coming off a loss to a Witter victim and has been specifically picked because he has NO chance. And, of course, to give Hatton fans a hard-on watching Ricky bully and bash the guy around the ring until they deem his money is earned

Lazcanos as good as done IMO.

He should have beaten Harris and would he had not ran out of gas he would have won. He looked like he'd win some big fights especially around 2000-2001 but then inactivity got the best of him.

Lazcanos def. the right opponent for Hatton. As honest as I can be if Hatton doesn't win this one by TKO I'd die of shock. Lazcano has looked completely out of it as of late and doesn't look focused. I can't see Lazcano being much trouble for Hatton.

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Lazcano should be considered a live underdog. Not a huge puncher. Actually prone to tiring in the later rounds as he did against Vivian Harris and Ben Tackie. Likes to mix it up at a medium range without it becoming too much of a brawl. Ricky should be able to get a decision but it'll be competitive especially in the middle rounds.

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That in itself comes as a great relief, to be honest ive seen the likes of tackie and harris on endless occasions and wouldnt give either a chance against ricky.

If it does come down to hatton having to take the win on a decision that in itself will surely shelf any future plans of a rematch with mayweather??

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Yes, thank god you won't be witnessing a real competitive fight and just a massacre, right?

Made for Hatton.

Hatton should get a Lazcano out within 4 rounds.This fight is a confidence booster for Hatton.

Hatton vs. Lazcano has been on the cards since Noivember 2005, when he was replaced by Carlos Mausaa due to an injury.

At that time he was an exciting fighter having just moved up from Lightweight where he was a big name.

Lazcano is rugged and durable, but has had a lot of setbacks and poses no live threat to Hatton.

I think the beating he took against Castillo ruined him! He looked great against Johnston & was one of the top 135 pounders at the time he meet Castillo. Now he is a prime opponent for Hatton, it could go the distance but Hatton shouldn't have any problems along the way IMO!

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I think the beating he took against Castillo ruined him! He looked great against Johnston & was one of the top 135 pounders at the time he meet Castillo. Now he is a prime opponent for Hatton, it could go the distance but Hatton shouldn't have any problems along the way IMO!

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I think his mentality will allow him to be ground down.

As of late I haven't been convinced of my man's stamina, but I think If Rick can keep his pace up, he'll stop him as Lazcano refuses to step back.

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I think the beating he took against Castillo ruined him! He looked great against Johnston & was one of the top 135 pounders at the time he meet Castillo. Now he is a prime opponent for Hatton, it could go the distance but Hatton shouldn't have any problems along the way IMO!

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I think his mentality will allow him to be ground down.

As of late I haven't been convinced of my man's stamina, but I think If Rick can keep his pace up, he'll stop him as Lazcano refuses to step back.

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Possibly plus the fact Lazcano has been out awhile but Hatton is coming off a KO lose so he maybe more tentantive

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I think the beating he took against Castillo ruined him! He looked great against Johnston & was one of the top 135 pounders at the time he meet Castillo. Now he is a prime opponent for Hatton, it could go the distance but Hatton shouldn't have any problems along the way IMO!

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I think his mentality will allow him to be ground down.

As of late I haven't been convinced of my man's stamina, but I think If Rick can keep his pace up, he'll stop him as Lazcano refuses to step back.

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Possibly plus the fact Lazcano has been out awhile but Hatton is coming off a KO lose so he maybe more tentantive

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I hope we see the real Hatton he has nothing really to be tentative about he should go in there and do his job without thinking about his last outing against Floyd.

Lazcano will be getting well paid and I expect him to turn up in top shape ready to give Ricky a good fight while it lasts, as for Ricky hopefully he will be displaying some boxing skills that are buried deep down inside. I understand he has not blown up between his last fight and this one and that he has a younger guy working the pads who is mustard.