Lucas Browne winning would do big things for Hatton Promotions

[philly]

San Diego, CA - March 3, 2016 - This Saturday afternoon, March 5th, undefeated and number-two ranked WBA heavyweight contender Lucas "Big Daddy" Browne (23-0-0) will battle defending WBA World Heavyweight champ Ruslan Chagaev (34-2-1) for his belt. The bout will be broadcast LIVE in the United States on AWE - A Wealth of Entertainment.

The action begins live at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT.

Browne is promoted by former two-division world champion and British Idol, Ricky Hatton and the Manchester great has a lot on the line this Saturday if Browne can come through with the victory.

"It would be massive for my company, very significant,"said Hatton. "Lucas would be my first world champion as a promoter, and it's fantastic that it would be a Heavyweight title. I was a two-time world champion as a fighter. I have trained a world champion, so I don't know many people who have done all three as a trainer, fighter and a promoter. "

To have Browne in this position, the fighter turned promoter, is thrilled for his fighter, being that Browne was not sought after in his early career.

"I am very happy for Lucas. He came up the hard way. He was not an Olympian. In fact, it was just a few years ago, that he was working doors at the night clubs and he has put in the hard work and this is a big night for me and my company."

Despite the fight being in enemy territory, "The Hitman", feels his fighter is in good hands as Browne is being trained by former super middleweight world champion and British great, Nigel Benn.

"He has a great team behind him. An excellent trainer. It is going to be a tough job, but I firmly believe that he will win the fight. It will be difficult as Chagaev was a big amateur and now a world champion. Lucas who has always been known as a puncher is moving a lot better on his feet. Very fluid. Lucas has also added speed and has had great preparation."

Being in enemy territory, Hatton knows that the fight may come down to the judges, and he believes that Browne will get a fair shake.

"I would like to think that Lucas will not need a knockout to win, but judges can be swayed by the hometown fans, but this being a world title fight, I expect world class judges. That being said, Lucas should not leave it to chance."

With a Browne win, there is a chance a good portion heavyweight division would run through the United Kingdom as Unified champion Tyson Fury and potentially Anthony Joshua (who fights IBF champion Charles Martin on April 9) would hold most of the hardware in boxing's glamour division.

"I thought about that. I get along well with Eddie Hearn, who has Joshua. I get a long great with my former promoter allegedly and you can also throw David Haye in there who is back. I can't see any problems making fights with Joshua or Fury and we would have some massive heavyweights fights here. Lucas has fought five times here and has a good fan base."

"The only thing that I am gutted about on Saturday is that I can't be there with Lucas when he wins as I train a lot of young fighters and I have four of them fighting on Saturday and they need me in London with them, but Saturday will be a great day for my company."

There will be a three fight undercard beginning at 2 PM.

In a 10-round Heavyweight bout, Edmund Gerber (25-2, 16 KO's) of Schwerin, Germany will fight Brian Minto (41-10, 26 KO's) of Butler, PA.

In a 10-round bout for the IBO International Welterweight title, Vishkahn Murzabekov (12-0, 6 KO's) of Russia takes on former world title challenger Ali Funeka (37-5-3, 30 KO's) of South Africa.

Tyrone Spong (2-0, 2 KO's) of Miami, Florida battles David Gogishvilli (12-0, 8 Ko's) of Gori, Georgia in a 6-round Cruiserweight bout.

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[Rexob]

If Browne wins its going to be an easy defence for one of the other champs and probably big money invovled so Hatton will have done his job right for Browne?

[sucracristo]

"Lucas would be my first world champion as a promoter"

tyson fury is the wba champ. just because the wba has 397,401,263 world titles
in each division doesn't make chagaev a world champion because he isn't.

[Ricky_]

I'm not really sure why... but i was never really all the big on Hatton when he was active. But now he's retired I sure as hell miss him. Watching that garbage Quigg vs Frampton on PPV it left me really longing for the days of Hitman Hatton rocking an entire arena then delivering on his performance.

As a promoter I'd love to see Hatton do well, he's more than served his dues to the sport, unlike charlatans such as Eddie Hearn.

[tiny_acres]

I'm not really sure why... but i was never really all the big on Hatton when he was active. But now he's retired I sure as hell miss him. Watching that garbage Quigg vs Frampton on PPV it left me really longing for the days of Hitman Hatton rocking an entire arena then delivering on his performance.

As a promoter I'd love to see Hatton do well, he's more than served his dues to the sport, unlike charlatans such as Eddie Hearn.

Good post. I agree with everything you said.
I do hope Browne wins this. I do not feel that he is among the elite of the division but I like to see new blood move up.

[Ricky_]

I'm not really sure why... but i was never really all the big on Hatton when he was active. But now he's retired I sure as hell miss him. Watching that garbage Quigg vs Frampton on PPV it left me really longing for the days of Hitman Hatton rocking an entire arena then delivering on his performance.

As a promoter I'd love to see Hatton do well, he's more than served his dues to the sport, unlike charlatans such as Eddie Hearn.

Good post. I agree with everything you said.
I do hope Browne wins this. I do not feel that he is among the elite of the division but I like to see new blood move up.

Browne is far from Elite but i like him, good character. I don't think he will win vs Chageav, but i'll be rooting for him and Hatton

[tiny_acres]

I'm not really sure why... but i was never really all the big on Hatton when he was active. But now he's retired I sure as hell miss him. Watching that garbage Quigg vs Frampton on PPV it left me really longing for the days of Hitman Hatton rocking an entire arena then delivering on his performance.

As a promoter I'd love to see Hatton do well, he's more than served his dues to the sport, unlike charlatans such as Eddie Hearn.

Good post. I agree with everything you said.
I do hope Browne wins this. I do not feel that he is among the elite of the division but I like to see new blood move up.

Browne is far from Elite but i like him, good character. I don't think he will win vs Chageav, but i'll be rooting for him and Hatton

I agree again. Damn boy what's going on. I never agree with you.
But yes I expect Chagaev to win quite easily. But sure will be cheering on Browne. Seems like a good guy

[Ilya Muromets]

Anybody know what time this fight takes place US time and a place to see it?

Browne is big and strong but slow. I'll go with the bookies and pick Chagaev, a 3 to 1 favorite, maybe even by a quick KO like he did to Pianetta in his last fight. I just re watched the Browne vs Toney fight. Browne took potshots at Tony's little head but showed about zero killer instinct.

[Freedom2013]

Lucas Browne highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... FKzU6Yu-i4

[Ricky_]

I agree again. Damn boy what's going on. I never agree with you.

Good news for you... i tend to find that people who don't agree with me turn out to be Brut

[tiny_acres]

I agree again. Damn boy what's going on. I never agree with you.

Good news for you... i tend to find that people who don't agree with me turn out to be Brut

Lol. Well even a broke clock is right twice a day.

Glad to know that we can agree on some things.
Glad we can disagree too. This place would suck if we all had the same opinions.

[sucracristo]

Anybody know what time this fight takes place US time and a place to see it?

Browne is big and strong but slow. I'll go with the bookies and pick Chagaev, a 3 to 1 favorite, maybe even by a quick KO like he did to Pianetta in his last fight. I just re watched the Browne vs Toney fight. Browne took potshots at Tony's little head but showed about zero killer instinct.

what does US time mean? there are 9 time zones, 6 just for the 50 states
-pretty sure puerto rico and VI use atlantic standard
-east coast uses eastern standard
-wisconsin to the panhandle uses central standard
-montana to new mexico uses mountain standard
-west coast uses pacific standard
-alaska time
-hawaii
-samoa
-don't know what guam is called

awe tv has it listed as 2pm EST, adjust from there
http://www.awetv.com/fightnight/

[Counter-puncher]

Lol, Ricky Hatton had other commitments preventing him from being in Grozny....

He mentioned he had trained a world champion...did I miss something?

[scottearley123456]

Good on ya browne hope you do well. Sure he isn't fantastic but great personality and to be fighting for a world title with his experience is unheard of. He hadn't even been in a boxing gym before his first fight (which was mma) then four mma fights later and he is a pro boxer climbing the ranks. Goon on him and good luck.

[Roars Like Me]

I will glad for Browne and Hatton if this does come off. On a side note Hatton mentioned he was 2 weight world champ. Thanks Ricky I have never heard you say that before

[expe]

Lol, Ricky Hatton had other commitments preventing him from being in Grozny....

He mentioned he had trained a world champion...did I miss something?

Probably counting Zhanat Zhakiyanov, won the WBA interim title in November.

[sucracristo]

Lol, Ricky Hatton had other commitments preventing him from being in Grozny....

He mentioned he had trained a world champion...did I miss something?

Probably counting Zhanat Zhakiyanov, won the WBA interim title in November.

so we have the wba non-world world title and the interim titles being described as world titles,
but what about the wba cubic zirconia encrusted mega obsequious, purple and clairvoyant title?

[Tony1244]

I agree again. Damn boy what's going on. I never agree with you.

Good news for you... i tend to find that people who don't agree with me turn out to be Brut

Lol. Well even a broke clock is right twice a day.

Glad to know that we can agree on some things.
Glad we can disagree too. This place would suck if we all had the same opinions.

My 9th grade teacher said, "If we both agree on everything, only one of us are necessary."

That quote obviously stuck with me.

[Ilya Muromets]

Anybody know what time this fight takes place US time and a place to see it?

Browne is big and strong but slow. I'll go with the bookies and pick Chagaev, a 3 to 1 favorite, maybe even by a quick KO like he did to Pianetta in his last fight. I just re watched the Browne vs Toney fight. Browne took potshots at Tony's little head but showed about zero killer instinct.

what does US time mean? there are 9 time zones...

US time means ET. I can take it from there. Thanks.

[Hurricanium]

And Browne wins. After the 6th I seriously didn't see that coming.

[brilo33]

glad for him. when he went down and got up , and Chagaev was pounding him i was just hoping the ref would not jump in, he made the bell.tough man big heart well done him

[tiny_acres]

And Browne wins. After the 6th I seriously didn't see that coming.

Wow that is a shock. Good for Brown

[Brute]

I'm not really sure why... but i was never really all the big on Hatton when he was active. But now he's retired I sure as hell miss him. Watching that garbage Quigg vs Frampton on PPV it left me really longing for the days of Hitman Hatton rocking an entire arena then delivering on his performance.

As a promoter I'd love to see Hatton do well, he's more than served his dues to the sport, unlike charlatans such as Eddie Hearn.

Good post. I agree with everything you said.
I do hope Browne wins this. I do not feel that he is among the elite of the division but I like to see new blood move up.

Browne is far from Elite but i like him, good character. I don't think he will win vs Chageav, but i'll be rooting for him and Hatton

He was too good for Chagaev.

[Brute]

I will glad for Browne and Hatton if this does come off. On a side note Hatton mentioned he was 2 weight world champ. Thanks Ricky I have never heard you say that before

He beat Luis Collazo for the WBA welterweight title in 2006 but did not defend it.

[campfire]

"Lucas would be my first world champion as a promoter"

tyson fury is the wba champ. just because the wba has 397,401,263 world titles
in each division doesn't make chagaev a world champion because he isn't.

That's true but don't tell anyone that on Australian and Pacific Boxrec site or you'll get roasted