Has Hatton's contract with Hobson finished after...

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 31 Jul 2007, 07:17

..the Castillo fight?

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 31 Jul 2007, 07:22

I don't know. Does he need a UK promoter right now? It's rumoured GBP will promote Hatton-Mayweather.

Perhaps, if/when he returns to Britain he'll need one.

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 31 Jul 2007, 07:23

It could be up in the air though I have no confirmation one way or another...

Shirow · Post by **Shirow** » 31 Jul 2007, 07:32

I understand that Hobson is retained as Hatton's UK promoter only. GBP/Mayweather's company will promote the next one.

Albert · Post by **Albert** » 31 Jul 2007, 11:42

Dennis Hobson will remain as Ricky Hatton's UK promoter, depending on the result of the Mayweather fight is subject to when we will see Hatton have a homecoming fight as publicised in one of the tabloids. Sky TV have stated something similar in regards to Hobson being retained as Hatton's UK promoter.

Carbo · Post by **Carbo** » 31 Jul 2007, 15:28

Hobson will do a fine job if and when Ricky rfghts in the UK. However, I fail to see what he could possibly bring to the table in the US market. Golden Boy, Arum or King -- the latter two only advisable if you have the shit-hottest of shit-hot lawyers to read through the contract -- can all do a far, far better job stateside. I think that is a given for more sane observes, and therefore there's not much point in giving away 10 percent, or whatever Hobson gets.

That being said, I wonder if Papa Hatton could do with some managerial advice? I suspect he's not exactly Lou Duva when it comes to Stateside boxing savvy. A flat 'consultancy' fee would be worth it for Hatton to be guided by a man who he trusts and one that did such a fantastic job with Clinton Woods.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 31 Jul 2007, 15:33

Albert wrote:Dennis Hobson will remain as Ricky Hatton's UK promoter, depending on the result of the Mayweather fight is subject to when we will see Hatton have a homecoming fight as publicised in one of the tabloids. Sky TV have stated something similar in regards to Hobson being retained as Hatton's UK promoter.

Does that mean Hatton's fights will be on Setanta, what with Hobson having a contract with them?