I really thought this was fight was going to happen as it appeared that Kotelnik had agreed to take step a side money to let Hatton fight Rees.

Looks like Gavin Rees will now face Kotelnik his mandatory challenger in a high risk low pay fight.

As for Hatton I doubt he will fight a big name first though after Malignaggis recent showing that fight could tempt Ricky.

After a KO defeat most fighters and their camp usually go for a confidence boosting comeback fight and that is the sensible option.