Hatton signs with Golden Boy

[Kirkland Laing]

I bet Ricky becomes Oscar's promotional partner in Britain after he retires.

[SigmaMu]

I bet Ricky becomes Oscar's promotional partner in Britain after he retires.

It would look that way.

[DaxxKahn]

I am going to say something here with risk of being persecuted...GBP will be the worst thing in the history of boxing before all is said and done I bet my right arm on it....

[Rican]

I am going to say something here with risk of being persecuted...GBP will be the worst thing in the history of boxing before all is said and done I bet my right arm on it....

I wouldn't persecute you on that one. Clearly Oscar is more interested in making money first and putting on good fights second. Now, I know promoters are into making money (that's what they do), but I always get the feeling that I am getting screwed when Oscar is either boxing or promoting.

[ono]

maybe the may 24th undercard might be ok now!

[DaxxKahn]

I wouldn't persecute you on that one. Clearly Oscar is more interested in making money first and putting on good fights second. Now, I know promoters are into making money (that's what they do), but I always get the feeling that I am getting screwed when Oscar is either boxing or promoting.

I am starting to also see a pecking order in GBP...EG-

Eevery fighter that has beaten DLH is asked to be a partner..Hopkins, Mosley etc,.....Then guys who will make a good fight but also be a win for DLH is also being brought in..EG- Forbes, Hatton. The same will start happening for others once he retires for good...Their top draw who loses to a fighter they will go after to keep that fighter from losing to him again and keep the drawing power, then they will start hand picking opp to keep the momentum reguardless of how fair it is, I mean Forbes?...Stevie is a good fighter but past his best days and also out gunned by DLH, but he is a name and will make DLH look good. a bunch of BS IMO

At least with King he clearly does his BS outright and does not need to pull punches on it...If your going to be a sham at least be a proud one...

[El Gamo]

I am going to say something here with risk of being persecuted...GBP will be the worst thing in the history of boxing before all is said and done I bet my right arm on it....

I am starting to also see a pecking order in GBP...EG-

Eevery fighter that has beaten DLH is asked to be a partner..Hopkins, Mosley etc,.....Then guys who will make a good fight but also be a win for DLH is also being brought in..EG- Forbes, Hatton. The same will start happening for others once he retires for good...Their top draw who loses to a fighter they will go after to keep that fighter from losing to him again and keep the drawing power, then they will start hand picking opp to keep the momentum reguardless of how fair it is, I mean Forbes?...Stevie is a good fighter but past his best days and also out gunned by DLH, but he is a name and will make DLH look good. a bunch of BS IMO

At least with King he clearly does his BS outright and does not need to pull punches on it...If your going to be a sham at least be a proud one...

Oscar picking on these smaller guys,wanting the limelight,wanting a rematch with Floyd etc all show you how good GBP are. It's all about Oscar. Everything you said is 100% correct and I honestly hope we have Bob Arum and Don around for a while,because if they leave, Oscar is going to have a monopoly of talent and THAT WILL hurt boxig. Totally agree Khan,CC.

[amat]

That may be the case right now, but Oscar isn't going to be around forever and GBP seems like it will long outlast Oscar in boxing and they've put on some good cards. I would much rather have boxing in Oscar's hands then in King's hands.

The history of boxing? That's a little much considering the mafia once was the ruling body of boxing.

[Macho]

I am going to say something here with risk of being persecuted...GBP will be the worst thing in the history of boxing before all is said and done I bet my right arm on it....

I agree too DaxxKahn , now it going to be another one that going to selecting or choosing his opponents , i think these guys going take off all the CREDIBILITY about boxing is it.......

[Saddo]

i got this PR last night and the bit that i find very strange is this...

Hatton’s first fight under this new promotional contract will be announced at a later date.

Now the Lazcano fight was official almost 24 hours before this was sent out.

so they are either having no part in this mismatch or there is a massive comunication breakdown somewhere.

[DaxxKahn]

i got this PR last night and the bit that i find very strange is this...

Hatton’s first fight under this new promotional contract will be announced at a later date.

Now the Lazcano fight was official almost 24 hours before this was sent out.

so they are either having no part in this mismatch or there is a massive comunication breakdown somewhere.

Well mate I think we know how that works over there

[Mad_Dog]

I bet Ricky becomes Oscar's promotional partner in Britain after he retires.

my thoughts exactly