Juan Lazcano

[Greig]

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.

[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.

[HattonTheHammer]

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.

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??

[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

[CutMeMick]

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.

[ono]

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

Well put. One sided bullying exhibition really.

Still going tho

Mainly for the atmosphere.

[p4pking]

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.

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??

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

[OumaFan]

Made for Hatton.

[littlebif]

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

[donnydarkoIRL]

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.