but why should hatton take a paycut.jamesmcdonnell wrote:As I said = Dollar Bills, following means dollars. You think Hatton really gives a toss whether Malignaggi is big in NY, other than the fact that means more money for a fight?
and most importantly he brings very little to the ring in comparison to Witterhitman_hatton1 wrote:a following.jamesmcdonnell wrote:What on earth does Malignaggi bring, other than dollar bills, that Witter doesn't?
HBO interest. :)
guaranteed madison sq garden headliner.
something that hatton has always wanted.
course it does.Terry D wrote:The MSG fight relies on Paulie in my opinion.jamesmcdonnell wrote:As I said = Dollar Bills, following means dollars. You think Hatton really gives a toss whether Malignaggi is big in NY, other than the fact that means more money for a fight?
Keep up son.
Because he is fabulously wealthy already? Hatton has earned a king's ransom in his last few fights, not to mention the long run at the MEN against various palookas.hitman_hatton1 wrote:but why should hatton take a paycut.jamesmcdonnell wrote:As I said = Dollar Bills, following means dollars. You think Hatton really gives a toss whether Malignaggi is big in NY, other than the fact that means more money for a fight?
it's now clear there not interested in showing witter.
otherwise they would accept another opponent for junior on this katsidis undercard.
take a paycut for witter.
yeah right.
Why is selling out the MSG better than selling out Wembley or Man City? I don't think it is.Terry D wrote:The Malignaggi fight will easily sell-out MSG. After Mayweather his career path was always likely to takein Paulie at the Garden.Phenomenal-Nutrition wrote:Paulie didnt look to have a massive following against Ngoudjo, obviously had fans but not a massive amount
Hatton-Witter in the UK does more sales than Hatton-Malignaggi in NYC because more of Hattons fans will make it to a UK venue than a NYC venue and Brits will buy the line 'Big Brit Unification'
Unless Witter fights soon the backlash will die down prior to the Paulie bout. Already the style of Witter's fans protest on this forum have created a backlash against the backlash.
There is so much backlashing going on we'll attract scores of Tory MP's to the forum.
I think Hatton-Witter may make Hatton more than a fight with Malignaggi. It has all the makings of an event people would want to goto and want to see. 2 World Champs, Battle of Britain, 2 punchers, Battle of the Roses, Rivals for 10years, Real hatred etc etc. A decent british 24/7 series could be made with lots of publicity. A British PPV with 60,000 watching in a football stadium.jamesmcdonnell wrote:Because he is fabulously wealthy already? Hatton has earned a king's ransom in his last few fights, not to mention the long run at the MEN against various palookas.hitman_hatton1 wrote:but why should hatton take a paycut.jamesmcdonnell wrote:As I said = Dollar Bills, following means dollars. You think Hatton really gives a toss whether Malignaggi is big in NY, other than the fact that means more money for a fight?
it's now clear there not interested in showing witter.
otherwise they would accept another opponent for junior on this katsidis undercard.
take a paycut for witter.
yeah right.
Also, I refuse to believe that this fight could not be sold to the British public. I no longer care whether or not American TV are interested in Hatton v Witter, Hatton has made enough money, surely he can take a fight that doesn't earn him £5million plus, for the sake of beating up on a loud mouthed domestic rival.
It seems sadly though, that Hatton just doesn't care.
He will care in years to come I predict however, when people talk about him ducking Witter.
Frank Maloney Promotions will promote Ricky Hatton's May 24th domestic fight in Manchester against likely opponent Juan Lazcano. The bout will NOT take place in the early morning hours to accomodate American TV. The Hitman is expected to soon ink a new pact with HBO that would likely commence with a clash against IBF 140lb titleholder Paul Malignaggi.
Nice to see Maloney is still very much involved in the sport. Frank is a nice guy & it's pleasing to hear he will be promoting Hatton's next bout.nickd wrote:Frank Maloney Promotions will promote Ricky Hatton's May 24th domestic fight in Manchester against likely opponent Juan Lazcano. The bout will NOT take place in the early morning hours to accomodate American TV. The Hitman is expected to soon ink a new pact with HBO that would likely commence with a clash against IBF 140lb titleholder Paul Malignaggi.
I was just about to post saying 4 certainties for this fight are -nickd wrote:Frank Maloney Promotions will promote Ricky Hatton's May 24th domestic fight in Manchester against likely opponent Juan Lazcano. The bout will NOT take place in the early morning hours to accomodate American TV. The Hitman is expected to soon ink a new pact with HBO that would likely commence with a clash against IBF 140lb titleholder Paul Malignaggi.
Hatton just needs Mick Hennessey for the full set nownickd wrote:Frank Maloney Promotions will promote Ricky Hatton's May 24th domestic fight in Manchester against likely opponent Juan Lazcano. The bout will NOT take place in the early morning hours to accomodate American TV. The Hitman is expected to soon ink a new pact with HBO that would likely commence with a clash against IBF 140lb titleholder Paul Malignaggi.
What happened with Hobson? I think, at the time of the Urango or Castillo fight, Team Hatton said he was still their "UK promoter".Chambers2 wrote:Hatton just needs Mick Hennessey for the full set nownickd wrote:Frank Maloney Promotions will promote Ricky Hatton's May 24th domestic fight in Manchester against likely opponent Juan Lazcano. The bout will NOT take place in the early morning hours to accomodate American TV. The Hitman is expected to soon ink a new pact with HBO that would likely commence with a clash against IBF 140lb titleholder Paul Malignaggi.
That's a bit ruthless ain't it? Especially for a happy go lucky , normal bloke like Ricky.STP wrote:Hobson laid into Barry McGuigan shortly after the Castillo fight (when Barry said 'Wayne Rooney means nothing to Americans' or something along those lines), really laid into him. Team Hatton ditched him then.
I think its more that we're down on Hatton the media construct - we like Hatton the fighter - in some ways more so now that we can think of him as an English Arturo Gatti rather than an unbeaten star - we just don't like the constant fleecing of his fans, his Dad, or his refusal to make the best match ups because he is frightened of losing!whicker wrote:Its going to be very interesting too see how this goes. Most boxing fans seem a bit down on Hatton (just look at the posts on this forum.) However, it will be interesting to judge his "popular appeal."
The cruel part of me really hopes that this is going to be a disaster.