Hatton v Urango signed?

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 15 Aug 2006, 04:23

Found this while browsing on Eastside.

Urango Camp Sets Record Straight

14.08.06 - Keith Terceira: Swirling rumors surrounding the next scheduled fight for IBF light welterweight champion Juan Urango has forced Coalition Boxing (Urango Management Team) to publicly answer some questions concerning whether the next opponent will be Hatton or a Golden Boy fighter. Luis Navarro, head of Coalition spent some time with me today and made the following statement..

“It has come to my attention that many boxing fans are speculating that Lazcano or another Golden Boy boxer may be Urango’s next title defense. To set the record straight Coalition Boxing and Juan Urango have no intentions to fight Lazcano or a Golden Boy fighter in the immediate future. No deal has been reached or is one in the works. We are currently gearing up for a defining bout. This fight of a lifetime has already been signed and a tentative date and venue has been scheduled”

Navarro confirmed that the fight of a lifetime he mentions is Ricky Hatton and that the deal is signed and sealed. The bout will happen in Atlanta on December 8th.

“There are no plans to fight any fighter from Golden Boy, the only one we would consider fighting would be Mr. Golden Boy himself. We have had informal discussions with Golden Boy but we have had discussions with 20 people in the 140-147 range including Floyd Mayweather and decided on Ricky Hatton. Urango is young and he is in great shape and will be making his mark before the end of the year. We have had a signed contract to fight Ricky Hatton now for a few weeks. “

Coalition Boxing based in Miami has been focusing on Urango as well as on a stable that will feature 135-147 pound fighters and currently has a working relationship with prospect Richard Abril (5-0 1ko) and co-management interest with John Wesley Jackson (6-0, 6ko’s).

“We are searching for fighters to assist in the lightweight to welterweight range and are actively recruiting Mexican fighters who have reached a level or 10-0 or so that need expert management, with our current crop of fighters we can offer some opportunities that others cannot.” Navarro stated.

Foggy · Post by **Foggy** » 15 Aug 2006, 04:45

I really wanted to go to the sates & watch Rickys next fight in December but the Urango fight dont interest me that much

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 15 Aug 2006, 04:47

Ok, straining to look on the brightside, at least Hatton will be back to his strongest weight and fights against Castillo, Corrales and Witter could all be made for next year??

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 15 Aug 2006, 04:54

Christ, I'm losing touch I didn't even know Urango had a belt.

From what I hear Urango is a pretty dangerous puncher, so this could be a decent scrap. However, I'll believe it when I see it, as Hatton fights are generally a bloody long time in the making.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 15 Aug 2006, 04:56

By all accounts Urango was very lucky to get the decision over Ben Rabah. Hatton should walk through him.

Sweet P · Post by **Sweet P** » 15 Aug 2006, 05:04

nickd wrote:By all accounts Urango was very lucky to get the decision over Ben Rabah. Hatton should walk through him.

I had Rabah winning by at least 3-4 rounds the result was a disgrace not just lucky, But having said that Urango is very similar to Ben Tackie except with less power and less skill.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 15 Aug 2006, 05:14

Not the best fight out there right now, but from what has been in the press a Urango fight back at 140 would lead to a Castillo fight next. If that is the case then all good as far as I am concerned I really want to see Hatton v Castillo.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 15 Aug 2006, 09:31

Its looking that way.... I don't mind Urango being instead of Urkal but still think he is treading water. Going back to "challenge" for his old belt against a poor challenger.

Do you think this would have happend if Rabah would have got the deserving decision... given that, according to Boxingchat, Rabah is promoted by a close connection of FW.

So he went from a two title holder to a one with absolutely no chance (if Mbaye beats Balbi) of regaining the WBA title. Plus, he will be moving up soon enough.

Any idea who Urkal will face for the WBA Welter title.

mattyp151 · Post by **mattyp151** » 15 Aug 2006, 09:49

Shit fight, no need since Urango shouldn't even be the champ. Ben Rabah won the fight and was clearly robbed, and a rematch should be the next fight for Urango.

Bard of Boxrec · Post by **Bard of Boxrec** » 15 Aug 2006, 10:06

fwanky may as well still be manager. urangatango doesn't really get the juices pulsing