Hatton opponent announced tomorrow!

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 13 May 2004, 13:53

Well, according to a member of his camp on his official website, anyway. I'll believe it when I see a lightweight announced tomorrow.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 13 May 2004, 13:57

Antonio Mesquita

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 13 May 2004, 14:01

REAL_DEAL wrote:Antonio Mesquita

How many defences before RH becomes a WBU Super CHUMP ?..

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 13 May 2004, 14:01

REAL_DEAL wrote:Antonio Mesquita

Boxingtalk.net announced that Mesquita was close to signing a few weeks ago, but then came the announcement that the show was being put back a week in order to find a suitable Hatton opponent. Mesquita is an unbeaten Brazilian and has a history of pulling out of fights. Remind you of someone? I think allegedly would really be tempting fate if he chose another Kelson Pinto for Ricky.
Could be wrong.

TheRiverCityHippy · Post by **TheRiverCityHippy** » 13 May 2004, 14:12

mesqiuta.........feckin hell :(
if it was the sixties someone would write a fecking protest song about these fights.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 13 May 2004, 14:20

headhunter wrote:mesqiuta.........feckin hell :(
if it was the sixties someone would write a fecking protest song about these fights.

This Mesquita is nowhere in the world rankings.

Maddawg · Post by **Maddawg** » 13 May 2004, 15:12

The Sh!tman is a prize chump!

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 13 May 2004, 15:25

headhunter wrote:mesqiuta.........feckin hell :(
if it was the sixties someone would write a fecking protest song about these fights.

Eric the Viking · Post by **Eric the Viking** » 13 May 2004, 16:26

It's official!!! Ricky's next opponent will be none other than

Mr. Imus Tiff (127-63-13, 7 KOs), perennial 70s lightweight contender.

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Hmm ... that page still shows tickets available for the Calzaghe/Hatton card on June 5th ... ticket prices quite reasonable for that one. Might buy a few dozen for my coworkers and friends. Who wants to see that silly De La Hoya/Sturm and Hopkins/Allen card anyway?

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 13 May 2004, 18:13

If it is announced as Mesquita then i will have officially given up on Hatton and his career like i have with Audley...this contempt for the fans CANNOT CONTINUE. I have no interest in ever buying a ticket for any of his fights ever again if this is the case until he fights a notable opponent. I was close to doing the same with Calzaghe until he announced he was fighting Johnson.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 13 May 2004, 19:00

Well now we know two things will defintely happen tomorrow -

The sun will rise.

Warren will announce Hatton is to fight another "world rated" lightweight stiff.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 14 May 2004, 05:45

steve689 wrote:If it is announced as Mesquita then i will have officially given up on Hatton and his career like i have with Audley...this contempt for the fans CANNOT CONTINUE. I have no interest in ever buying a ticket for any of his fights ever again if this is the case until he fights a notable opponent. I was close to doing the same with Calzaghe until he announced he was fighting Johnson.

I am prepared to wait untill September, Warren has actually mentioned Vivien Harries. Surely he cannot back down on his word!

If Harries is comfirmed, then I don't mind Mesquita at all (cause Hatton doesn't want to risk that opportunity).

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 14 May 2004, 07:47

Yeah but it will probably be confirmed as Harris in September and Mesquita now and then come September....no Harris. And then we will start hearing the usual spiel floating through the air... "Negotiations have broken down...money...allegedly...world rated Lightweight" Blah Blah

Eric the Viking · Post by **Eric the Viking** » 14 May 2004, 11:17

stujones wrote:I am prepared to wait untill September, Warren has actually mentioned Vivien Harries. Surely he cannot back down on his word!

Harris is listed as the next opponent for Cotto, on 9/11 - fight has not yet been finalized but I'd say the chances of that happening in the Fall are infinitely greater than Harris/Hatton.

And that was a joke about Frank not backing down on his word, right?

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 14 May 2004, 11:58

cotto harris on 9/11....

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 14 May 2004, 12:00

Eric the Viking wrote:
stujones wrote:I am prepared to wait untill September, Warren has actually mentioned Vivien Harries. Surely he cannot back down on his word!
Harris is listed as the next opponent for Cotto, on 9/11 - fight has not yet been finalized but I'd say the chances of that happening in the Fall are infinitely greater than Harris/Hatton.

And that was a joke about Frank not backing down on his word, right?

Of course.

So what is happening to the WBO title, looks like Judah is fighting at Welter, so I assume it will be Pinto vs ???? - Cotto sounds like the sensible option.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 14 May 2004, 12:06

I'm older than Ricky, I'm in reasonable good shape at 10st and have not fought for over ten years.

Am I a viable opponent?

My record on the cobbles is 5-0-1 (5 stoppages inc a few torn shirts and tears).

Mr Warren, GIVE ME THE MONEY!!!!

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 14 May 2004, 12:38

KOJOE90 wrote:I'm older than Ricky, I'm in reasonable good shape at 10st and have not fought for over ten years.

Am I a viable opponent?

My record on the cobbles is 5-0-1 (5 stoppages inc a few torn shirts and tears).

Mr Warren, GIVE ME THE MONEY!!!!

I'm afraid you sound like too much of a test to me

knockout artist · Post by **knockout artist** » 14 May 2004, 12:44

No opponent announced

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 14 May 2004, 12:47

I dont think i wil be going to the 12th show, i am still peed off they moved it

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 14 May 2004, 12:51

Hatton was doing just fine up until being advised to ditch the British title in favour of boxing for the WBU crap-strap. Since then, despite some decent opposition, his career has had a hollow feel to it.

I love watching Hatton, or rather did, but sadly I've had my enthusiasm knocked out of me as a result of Frank Warrens' style of management/promotion.

I don't ever see myself buying tickets for a Sportsnetwork show.

bigynzing · Post by **bigynzing** » 14 May 2004, 13:10

M`Baye might be the one.....????

buzz · Post by **buzz** » 14 May 2004, 13:13

I'm not going on the 12th neither, I'm not paying good money to watch Calzaghe against a tough journeyman and Hatton against an unheard of lightweight and the rest of the undercard wrapped in the usual Sports Network extra thick cotton wool.

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 14 May 2004, 13:15

Now that would be a good fight.

I had hoped Ricky and Soulemayne's paths would have crossed sooner, and with the European title at stake.

buzz · Post by **buzz** » 14 May 2004, 13:19

Could be M'baye as he aint got much power and used to box at lightweight just not sure though as he is still in his 20's (just)

Hatton opponent announced tomorrow!

Hatton opponent announced tomorrow!

dodgy dtae....