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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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??

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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.

Juan Lazcano......hmmm.....is getting KNFO!!!

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Originally Posted by leftylee

Juan Lazcano......hmmm.....is getting KNFO!!!

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Lazcano was picked for this fight to be a victim, the only way I will be impressed is if Hatton puts Lazcano away. Lazcano has reach and height on Hatton, but he lacks the skill to keep Hatton outside. Juan is durable, but he's been battered into submission before (by Golden Johnson).
Lazcano's style is a perfect one for Hatton to look good against. If Hatton loses this it's time to consider retirement.

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Originally Posted by killersheep

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Originally Posted by leftylee

Juan Lazcano......hmmm.....is getting KNFO!!!

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Lazcano was picked for this fight to be a victim, the only way I will be impressed is if Hatton puts Lazcano away. Lazcano has reach and height on Hatton, but he lacks the skill to keep Hatton outside. Juan is durable, but he's been battered into submission before (by Golden Johnson).
Lazcano's style is a perfect one for Hatton to look good against. If Hatton loses this it's time to consider retirement.

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the guy isnt even 30 yet and your already calling for him to call it a day if he goes to 43-2??

I agree if hatton does get beat it`ll probably mean his best days are behind him and he should perhaps take some time off from the sport to reflect on what to do next.

But thats the very worst case scenario, think most sane fight fans will tell you this probably wont be about if hatton wins but how!!

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Juan Lazcano......hmmm.....is getting KNFO!!!

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Lazcano was picked for this fight to be a victim, the only way I will be impressed is if Hatton puts Lazcano away. Lazcano has reach and height on Hatton, but he lacks the skill to keep Hatton outside. Juan is durable, but he's been battered into submission before (by Golden Johnson).
Lazcano's style is a perfect one for Hatton to look good against. If Hatton loses this it's time to consider retirement.

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Killer that won't happen at all, EVEN IF Ricky loses then he won't retire, I guarantee that.

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Juan Lazcano......hmmm.....is getting KNFO!!!

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Lazcano was picked for this fight to be a victim, the only way I will be impressed is if Hatton puts Lazcano away. Lazcano has reach and height on Hatton, but he lacks the skill to keep Hatton outside. Juan is durable, but he's been battered into submission before (by Golden Johnson).
Lazcano's style is a perfect one for Hatton to look good against. If Hatton loses this it's time to consider retirement.

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the guy isnt even 30 yet and your already calling for him to call it a day if he goes to 43-2??

I agree if hatton does get beat it`ll probably mean his best days are behind him and he should perhaps take some time off from the sport to reflect on what to do next.

But thats the very worst case scenario, think most sane fight fans will tell you this probably wont be about if hatton wins but how!!

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That's why most boxing fans, apart from the Hatton apologists, are so disparaging about this Pay-Per-View exhibition

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Originally Posted by leftylee

Juan Lazcano......hmmm.....is getting KNFO!!!

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Lazcano was picked for this fight to be a victim, the only way I will be impressed is if Hatton puts Lazcano away. Lazcano has reach and height on Hatton, but he lacks the skill to keep Hatton outside. Juan is durable, but he's been battered into submission before (by Golden Johnson).
Lazcano's style is a perfect one for Hatton to look good against. If Hatton loses this it's time to consider retirement.

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the guy isnt even 30 yet and your already calling for him to call it a day if he goes to 43-2??

I agree if hatton does get beat it`ll probably mean his best days are behind him and he should perhaps take some time off from the sport to reflect on what to do next.

But thats the very worst case scenario, think most sane fight fans will tell you this probably wont be about if hatton wins but how!!

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All I'm saying is if he loses to Lazcano at this stage in his career, things are looking bad and he will have shown his head isn't back in the game, and if that's the case, well maybe hanging up the gloves isn't a bad idea.
It would be rough for him to negotiate a title shot, and it isn't as if Lazcano is the best at any skill, not in power, not in speed, not in defense, not in endurance, plus he has 15+ months of ring rust to shake off. Furthermore, Lazcano is not rated in the top 15 of any major sanctioning body.

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Lazcano was picked for this fight to be a victim, the only way I will be impressed is if Hatton puts Lazcano away. Lazcano has reach and height on Hatton, but he lacks the skill to keep Hatton outside. Juan is durable, but he's been battered into submission before (by Golden Johnson).
Lazcano's style is a perfect one for Hatton to look good against. If Hatton loses this it's time to consider retirement.

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the guy isnt even 30 yet and your already calling for him to call it a day if he goes to 43-2??

I agree if hatton does get beat it`ll probably mean his best days are behind him and he should perhaps take some time off from the sport to reflect on what to do next.

But thats the very worst case scenario, think most sane fight fans will tell you this probably wont be about if hatton wins but how!!

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All I'm saying is if he loses to Lazcano at this stage in his career, things are looking bad and he will have shown his head isn't back in the game, and if that's the case, well maybe hanging up the gloves isn't a bad idea.
It would be rough for him to negotiate a title shot, and it isn't as if Lazcano is the best at any skill, not in power, not in speed, not in defense, not in endurance, plus he has 15+ months of ring rust to shake off. Furthermore, Lazcano is not rated in the top 15 of any major sanctioning body.

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What many forget in these talkks, is Ricky's style and lifestyle.

Bothe attributes grate years from a fighters viability and we all know that Ricky fights and lives hard.

Unfortunately, the Hitman will not be around forever.

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the guy isnt even 30 yet and your already calling for him to call it a day if he goes to 43-2??

I agree if hatton does get beat it`ll probably mean his best days are behind him and he should perhaps take some time off from the sport to reflect on what to do next.

But thats the very worst case scenario, think most sane fight fans will tell you this probably wont be about if hatton wins but how!!

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All I'm saying is if he loses to Lazcano at this stage in his career, things are looking bad and he will have shown his head isn't back in the game, and if that's the case, well maybe hanging up the gloves isn't a bad idea.
It would be rough for him to negotiate a title shot, and it isn't as if Lazcano is the best at any skill, not in power, not in speed, not in defense, not in endurance, plus he has 15+ months of ring rust to shake off. Furthermore, Lazcano is not rated in the top 15 of any major sanctioning body.

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What many forget in these talkks, is Ricky's style and lifestyle.

Bothe attributes grate years from a fighters viability and we all know that Ricky fights and lives hard.

Unfortunately, the Hitman will not be around forever.

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Hattons already aluded to the fact that he is coming down the home stretch of his boxing career and entering his final 4-5 fights, he also has stated he wants to sell as many tickets as a promoter as he has a fighter.

The fact of the matter is though that hatton is one of the very all time great light welterweights that will go down as one of britains greatest ever despite what anyone else wants to tell you.

He has dominated this division for a good few years now, been a world champion at welterweight and has dominated every opponent bar one that he has ever fought.

Hope to god you lot dont start blowing out the candle on ricky hatton just yet as he still has a lot more to offer the sport!!

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All I'm saying is if he loses to Lazcano at this stage in his career, things are looking bad and he will have shown his head isn't back in the game, and if that's the case, well maybe hanging up the gloves isn't a bad idea.
It would be rough for him to negotiate a title shot, and it isn't as if Lazcano is the best at any skill, not in power, not in speed, not in defense, not in endurance, plus he has 15+ months of ring rust to shake off. Furthermore, Lazcano is not rated in the top 15 of any major sanctioning body.

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What many forget in these talkks, is Ricky's style and lifestyle.

Bothe attributes grate years from a fighters viability and we all know that Ricky fights and lives hard.

Unfortunately, the Hitman will not be around forever.

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Hattons already aluded to the fact that he is coming down the home stretch of his boxing career and entering his final 4-5 fights, he also has stated he wants to sell as many tickets as a promoter as he has a fighter.

The fact of the matter is though that hatton is one of the very all time great light welterweights that will go down as one of britains greatest ever despite what anyone else wants to tell you.

He has dominated this division for a good few years now, been a world champion at welterweight and has dominated every opponent bar one that he has ever fought.

Hope to god you lot dont start blowing out the candle on ricky hatton just yet as he still has a lot more to offer the sport!!

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I started following Ricky Hatton before I was ten years of age when I saw him as an amateur.
I've dearly loved watching his carerr develop and I'm almost proud of myself for seeing him.

But Ricky needs to alter his style if he's going for 4-5 more fights.

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Originally Posted by Fenster

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

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Well put. One sided bullying exhibition really.

Still going tho ;D

Mainly for the atmosphere.