Urango confirms Hatton fight!!!

[Hairdoo]

14.08.06 - Keith Terceira: Swirling rumors surrounding the next scheduled fight for IBF light welterweight champion Juan Urango has forced Coalition Boxing (Urango Management Team) to publicly answer some questions concerning whether the next opponent will be Hatton or a Golden Boy fighter. Luis Navarro, head of Coalition spent some time with me today and made the following statement..

“It has come to my attention that many boxing fans are speculating that Lazcano or another Golden Boy boxer may be Urango’s next title defense. To set the record straight Coalition Boxing and Juan Urango have no intentions to fight Lazcano or a Golden Boy fighter in the immediate future. No deal has been reached or is one in the works. We are currently gearing up for a defining bout. This fight of a lifetime has already been signed and a tentative date and venue has been scheduled”

Navarro confirmed that the fight of a lifetime he mentions is Ricky Hatton and that the deal is signed and sealed. The bout will happen in Atlanta on December 8th.

“There are no plans to fight any fighter from Golden Boy, the only one we would consider fighting would be Mr. Golden Boy himself. We have had informal discussions with Golden Boy but we have had discussions with 20 people in the 140-147 range including Floyd Mayweather and decided on Ricky Hatton. Urango is young and he is in great shape and will be making his mark before the end of the year. We have had a signed contract to fight Ricky Hatton now for a few weeks. “

Coalition Boxing based in Miami has been focusing on Urango as well as on a stable that will feature 135-147 pound fighters and currently has a working relationship with prospect Richard Abril (5-0 1ko) and co-management interest with John Wesley Jackson (6-0, 6ko’s).

“We are searching for fighters to assist in the lightweight to welterweight range and are actively recruiting Mexican fighters who have reached a level or 10-0 or so that need expert management, with our current crop of fighters we can offer some opportunities that others cannot.” Navarro stated.

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[Purist]

Urango isn't in Hatton's league.

[Hairdoo]

A couple of years ago 140 was the hottest division and now sadly we are left with only one potential mega fight Castillo v Hatton

[TheReturnOfAGsmurf2]

This fight is to much for Urango right now

[yoitsdan]

This fight is to much for Urango right now

It'd be too much when Hatton turns 40

[Purist]

This fight is to much for Urango right now

It'd be too much when Hatton turns 40

You're giving Urango too much credit

[yoitsdan]

At least the fight wouldn't be dull, but I still don't believe its on.

[p4pking]

What an absolute joke.. It's so funny that things like this can even happen.. Like we are just supposed to forget that he was easily outboxed and lost the title shot they hand fed him... And talk about a step backwards for Hatton, it would be comical if this bout happens... NEver have I seen a fighter pull such a total 180 without officially suffering a loss.. I mean honestly, if this fight happens, Hatton is basically chickenshit as far as Im concerned... He vacated this very title probably a year ago to move up and get the bigger fights at welter, then he basically loses to an unknown but still escapes with a belt, now he drops back down to fight someone who just did the very same thing... Only Hatton won the very belt legitimately in the first place.

[Purist]

What an absolute joke.. It's so funny that things like this can even happen.. Like we are just supposed to forget that he was easily outboxed and lost the title shot they hand fed him... And talk about a step backwards for Hatton, it would be comical if this bout happens... NEver have I seen a fighter pull such a total 180 without officially suffering a loss.. I mean honestly, if this fight happens, Hatton is basically chickenshit as far as Im concerned... He vacated this very title probably a year ago to move up and get the bigger fights at welter, then he basically loses to an unknown but still escapes with a belt, now he drops back down to fight someone who just did the very same thing... Only Hatton won the very belt legitimately in the first place.

He's the one who said he'd give Collazo a rematch. What happened to that?

[Kev]

What an absolute joke.. It's so funny that things like this can even happen.. Like we are just supposed to forget that he was easily outboxed and lost the title shot they hand fed him... And talk about a step backwards for Hatton, it would be comical if this bout happens... NEver have I seen a fighter pull such a total 180 without officially suffering a loss.. I mean honestly, if this fight happens, Hatton is basically chickenshit as far as Im concerned... He vacated this very title probably a year ago to move up and get the bigger fights at welter, then he basically loses to an unknown but still escapes with a belt, now he drops back down to fight someone who just did the very same thing... Only Hatton won the very belt legitimately in the first place.

I completely agree, both fighters lost their last fights, they both have belts that were gifted to them and now they are both fighting each other because they are scared to rematch the guys who beat them.

If HBO show this they should bill the fight, 'Hit and Run, The Great Belt Robbers Losers Final'.

Personally I've gone from being a massive Ricky Hatton fan to wanting to see him knocked on his a** when he steps up again. If he fights Urango, he's a coward, plain and simple.

[Cortez The Killer]

What an absolute joke.. It's so funny that things like this can even happen.. Like we are just supposed to forget that he was easily outboxed and lost the title shot they hand fed him... And talk about a step backwards for Hatton, it would be comical if this bout happens... NEver have I seen a fighter pull such a total 180 without officially suffering a loss.. I mean honestly, if this fight happens, Hatton is basically chickenshit as far as Im concerned... He vacated this very title probably a year ago to move up and get the bigger fights at welter, then he basically loses to an unknown but still escapes with a belt, now he drops back down to fight someone who just did the very same thing... Only Hatton won the very belt legitimately in the first place.

He's the one who said he'd give Collazo a rematch. What happened to that?

Forget about Hatton! Same guy that not too long ago everyone wanted to fight Mayweather now is fighting Urango.

I saw Urangos fight against Ben Rabah (Rabah was robbed BIG time) Urango might have power but he is very sloppy and not at all technical. Rabah didnt have any trouble avoiding Urangos shots (hardly any hit him clean) and Rabah would then fire back with 3,4,5 punch combos. It makes me mad that Hatton is fighting this guy...

Hattons british invasion is worse than I had hoped!

[Cortez The Killer]

What an absolute joke.. It's so funny that things like this can even happen.. Like we are just supposed to forget that he was easily outboxed and lost the title shot they hand fed him... And talk about a step backwards for Hatton, it would be comical if this bout happens... NEver have I seen a fighter pull such a total 180 without officially suffering a loss.. I mean honestly, if this fight happens, Hatton is basically chickenshit as far as Im concerned... He vacated this very title probably a year ago to move up and get the bigger fights at welter, then he basically loses to an unknown but still escapes with a belt, now he drops back down to fight someone who just did the very same thing... Only Hatton won the very belt legitimately in the first place.

That's pretty harsh on Hatton but I agree. This fight serves absolutly no purpose. For those of you who don't know much about Urango he is currently about a C-level fighter. He has little to no chance vs. Hatton and I hope this is just a rumor cause I'll lose a lot of respect for Hatton if it turns out true.

[Kev]

What an absolute joke.. It's so funny that things like this can even happen.. Like we are just supposed to forget that he was easily outboxed and lost the title shot they hand fed him... And talk about a step backwards for Hatton, it would be comical if this bout happens... NEver have I seen a fighter pull such a total 180 without officially suffering a loss.. I mean honestly, if this fight happens, Hatton is basically chickenshit as far as Im concerned... He vacated this very title probably a year ago to move up and get the bigger fights at welter, then he basically loses to an unknown but still escapes with a belt, now he drops back down to fight someone who just did the very same thing... Only Hatton won the very belt legitimately in the first place.

He's the one who said he'd give Collazo a rematch. What happened to that?

Hattons british invasion is worse than I had hoped!

Yeah he's been about as dangerous as those aliens from Signs. Come all the way across the galaxy to destroy our planet only to realise when they get here that they are allergic to water and forgot to bring their raincoats and umbrellas!

[Hairdoo]

If HBO show this they should bill the fight, 'Hit and Run, The Great Belt Robbers Losers Final'.

[bigragu]

Urango isn't in Hatton's league.

doesn't matter.....It's another fight I'm guaranteed not to watch...