Ricky Hatton Applies For Promoters License

STP · Post by **STP** » 05 Feb 2008, 08:15

Light Welterweight Champion Ricky “Hitman” Hatton has applied for a promoters license to the Britain Boxing Board of Control. Hatton has not publicly discussed any promotional dates or fighters who will battle under his banner but rest assure, England’s favorite fighter will have significant influence on boxing in the UK and throughout the world. Coming off a December loss to Floyd Mayweather, Hatton has yet to name a comeback opponent but it appears the “Hitman” will enter the ring on May 24th, most likely in Manchester.

Crew2 · Post by **Crew2** » 05 Feb 2008, 08:20

SO MUCH FOR HUMBLE HATTON

I KNEW HE WOULD'NT LIVE WITH MAYWEATHER AFTER HEARING HE WAS DOING AS MUCH AS HE POSSIBLY COULD ON THE AFTER DINNER SPEAKIN CIRCUIT (AS AN ACTIVE FIGHTER ??)

STP · Post by **STP** » 05 Feb 2008, 08:28

I agree that this guy should concentrate more on his fighting. He's yet to beat a world-class fighter in his prime... time will tell. I've seen other sides to Hatton in the last six months or so and basically just do not like this guy anymore. I see him as big-headed and pig-headed in a delusional, fake way, and I see malice inside him.

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 05 Feb 2008, 08:32

STP wrote:I agree that this guy should concentrate more on his fighting. He's yet to beat a world-class fighter in his prime... time will tell. I've seen other sides to Hatton in the last six months or so and basically just do not like this guy anymore. I see him as big-headed and pig-headed in a delusional, fake way, and I see malice inside him.

Or put more simply- he isn't quite as good as we all used to think he was.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 05 Feb 2008, 08:42

That may be so but it seems obvious he is devoting too much time to out of the ring activities and only turning up 6 weeks before a fight to burn off the excess and get into shape. Shame to see the "man of the people" becoming so money motivated.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:04

Here we go. Getting a promoter's licence and being carried by HBO, who do most of his promoting for him & give him any TV date. Hope this doesn't happen (stateside).

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:09

Autobarn wrote:Here we go. Getting a promoter's licence and being carried by HBO, who do most of his promoting for him & give him any TV date. Hope this doesn't happen (stateside).

Technically he's not with HBO anymore, think his 5 fight deal has run out?

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:09

steve689 wrote:That may be so but it seems obvious he is devoting too much time to out of the ring activities and only turning up 6 weeks before a fight to burn off the excess and get into shape. Shame to see the "man of the people" becoming so money motivated.

since when has he done that lately. :x

14 weeks prep for mayweather.

so he's gone for a promoter's licence.

good luck to him.

let's hope he unseats allegedly off the top of british boxing one day.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:10

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:
Autobarn wrote:Here we go. Getting a promoter's licence and being carried by HBO, who do most of his promoting for him & give him any TV date. Hope this doesn't happen (stateside).
Technically he's not with HBO anymore, think his 5 fight deal has run out?

not true.

his next fight will be on HBO.

boxingchat · Post by **boxingchat** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:12

Don't think FW, MH or FM will lose any sleep. Anyone remember Prince Promotions? Eubank? Lion Promotions? All tried, all failed.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:14

boxingchat wrote:Don't think FW, MH or FM will lose any sleep. Anyone remember Prince Promotions? Eubank? Lion Promotions? All tried, all failed.

yeah it's not easy.

hatton is a big name though.

i'm sure goldenboy are backing the project as well.

could have some legs this one.

bridportboxer · Post by **bridportboxer** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:16

boxingchat wrote:Don't think FW, MH or FM will lose any sleep. Anyone remember Prince Promotions? Eubank? Lion Promotions? All tried, all failed.

I think MH is already losing sleep.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:17

hitman_hatton1 wrote:
boxingchat wrote:Don't think FW, MH or FM will lose any sleep. Anyone remember Prince Promotions? Eubank? Lion Promotions? All tried, all failed.
yeah it's not easy.

hatton is a big name though.

i'm sure goldenboy are backing the project as well.

could have some legs this one.

You read my mind.

I think GBP might use him to tap British talent ala Barrera for Mexico.

tony3 · Post by **tony3** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:19

whicker wrote:
STP wrote:I agree that this guy should concentrate more on his fighting. He's yet to beat a world-class fighter in his prime... time will tell. I've seen other sides to Hatton in the last six months or so and basically just do not like this guy anymore. I see him as big-headed and pig-headed in a delusional, fake way, and I see malice inside him.
Or put more simply- he isn't quite as good as we all used to think he was.

Or maybe just not quite as good as we wanted him to be.

I think if Hatton was guilty of anything, it was buying into his own hype.

But I don't think he's this evil, two-faced hypocrite that some are now making him out to be, just a boxer who pushed his considerable luck further than it would carry him.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:24

tony3 wrote:
whicker wrote:
STP wrote:I agree that this guy should concentrate more on his fighting. He's yet to beat a world-class fighter in his prime... time will tell. I've seen other sides to Hatton in the last six months or so and basically just do not like this guy anymore. I see him as big-headed and pig-headed in a delusional, fake way, and I see malice inside him.
Or put more simply- he isn't quite as good as we all used to think he was.
Or maybe just not quite as good as we wanted him to be.

I think if Hatton was guilty of anything, it was buying into his own hype.

But I don't think he's this evil, two-faced hypocrite that some are now making him out to be, just a boxer who pushed his considerable luck further than it would carry him.

he gets beat in one fight and he's a busted flush.

i thought he gave floyd a decent argument.

mayweather upped it and hatton couldn't respond.

credit to floyd.

he'll go down as one of the best ever anyway.

hatton will be back.

STP · Post by **STP** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:29

Rumour has it, Froch isn't on the securist of terms with Hennessy as he has been in the past. And there's Jamie Moore, uhh, Steven Bell, Matthew Hatton, people like that.

tony3 · Post by **tony3** » 05 Feb 2008, 09:47

hitman_hatton1 wrote:
tony3 wrote:
whicker wrote: Or put more simply- he isn't quite as good as we all used to think he was.
Or maybe just not quite as good as we wanted him to be.

I think if Hatton was guilty of anything, it was buying into his own hype.

But I don't think he's this evil, two-faced hypocrite that some are now making him out to be, just a boxer who pushed his considerable luck further than it would carry him.
he gets beat in one fight and he's a busted flush.

i thought he gave floyd a decent argument.

mayweather upped it and hatton couldn't respond.

credit to floyd.

he'll go down as one of the best ever anyway.

hatton will be back.

I don't think he's a busted flush but he could be (competetively) a broken man.

Hatton had genuine aspirations on becoming the p4p no1 before December.

Mayweather took those dreams, screwed them up and threw them in the wastepaper basket.

There's no shame at all in being beaten by Mayweather and Hatton still remains a very good fighter but I just think the manner in which he was defeated could have dealt a psycological blow beyond repair.

We shall see.

Rocky Balboa · Post by **Rocky Balboa** » 05 Feb 2008, 10:25

hitman_hatton1 wrote:
tony3 wrote:
whicker wrote: Or put more simply- he isn't quite as good as we all used to think he was.
Or maybe just not quite as good as we wanted him to be.

I think if Hatton was guilty of anything, it was buying into his own hype.

But I don't think he's this evil, two-faced hypocrite that some are now making him out to be, just a boxer who pushed his considerable luck further than it would carry him.
he gets beat in one fight and he's a busted flush.

i thought he gave floyd a decent argument.

mayweather upped it and hatton couldn't respond.

credit to floyd.

he'll go down as one of the best ever anyway.

hatton will be back.

Seems to me that Ricky has lost one fight & now people are quick to shoot his achievements & credentials down in flames, dismissing him as not being as good a fighger as first thought.

Ricky lost to the best boxer P4P in the world in Floyd. I agree that will go down as an all-time great. As you say, Floyd stepped on the gas & that's when the fight was over. Mayweather's shots were precise, pin-point & fast. Once Ricky had not answer, it was a case of when, rather than if, Floyd would get him out of there, & that's no disrespect to Ricky.

Why is it whenever one of our own, be it sport stars, or whatever profession they may be in, we always knock them down even further once they haven't lived up to expectation?

I for one hope Ricky will be back. He's been a good guy for boxing & is humble. What you see is what you get with Ricky, no fake shit!

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 05 Feb 2008, 10:31

Rocky Balboa wrote:
hitman_hatton1 wrote:
tony3 wrote: Or maybe just not quite as good as we wanted him to be.

I think if Hatton was guilty of anything, it was buying into his own hype.

But I don't think he's this evil, two-faced hypocrite that some are now making him out to be, just a boxer who pushed his considerable luck further than it would carry him.
he gets beat in one fight and he's a busted flush.

i thought he gave floyd a decent argument.

mayweather upped it and hatton couldn't respond.

credit to floyd.

he'll go down as one of the best ever anyway.

hatton will be back.
Seems to me that Ricky has lost one fight & now people are quick to shoot his achievements & credentials down in flames, dismissing him as not being as good a fighger as first thought.

Ricky lost to the best boxer P4P in the world in Floyd. I agree that will go down as an all-time great. As you say, Floyd stepped on the gas & that's when the fight was over. Mayweather's shots were precise, pin-point & fast. Once Ricky had not answer, it was a case of when, rather than if, Floyd would get him out of there, & that's no disrespect to Ricky.

Why is it whenever one of our own, be it sport stars, or whatever profession they may be in, we always knock them down even further once they haven't lived up to expectation?

I for one hope Ricky will be back. He's been a good guy for boxing & is humble. What you see is what you get with Ricky, no fake shit!

I never thought he was THAT good. He is a decent fighter - but he is no way elite and he won't fight much longer.

Man of the people - my bottom!

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 Feb 2008, 10:32

hitman_hatton1 wrote:
tony3 wrote:
whicker wrote: Or put more simply- he isn't quite as good as we all used to think he was.
Or maybe just not quite as good as we wanted him to be.

I think if Hatton was guilty of anything, it was buying into his own hype.

But I don't think he's this evil, two-faced hypocrite that some are now making him out to be, just a boxer who pushed his considerable luck further than it would carry him.
he gets beat in one fight and he's a busted flush.

i thought he gave floyd a decent argument.

mayweather upped it and hatton couldn't respond.

credit to floyd.

he'll go down as one of the best ever anyway.

hatton will be back.

I think what counts against Hatton is the fact that unlike Judah and Corley, he failed to finish the fight. Prior to the fight, people were saying Mayweather had no snap at 147, and then he goes and thumps Hatton bandy.

Hatton did make him work hard, but then Ricky just fell to pieces, lost his rag and got knocked out.

Rightly or wrongly, it reflects badly on Hatton's status as an elite fighter.

One of the best ever? Best ever what?

At the moment, Hatton's career is similar to McGuigans, a few good defences against ordinary opposition. If he beats another world class fighter who isn't at the end of their careers, then he elevates himself, but it's what he does from here on end which will decide his legacy.

Matt W · Post by **Matt W** » 05 Feb 2008, 10:42

It shouldn't be surprising in this country but it's amazing to me how much people have put the boot into Hatton since he lost.

And why does looking to earn money make him maliciously motivated by money? Why does earning money have to always be a negative thing? He's making the most of the opportunities coming his way - who wouldn't?

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 05 Feb 2008, 10:45

You wouldn't catch me raking in thousands on the dinner circuit if i was a top class pro

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 05 Feb 2008, 10:46

Rocky Balboa wrote:
Why is it whenever one of our own, be it sport stars, or whatever profession they may be in, we always knock them down even further once they haven't lived up to expectation?

Largely, I think, due to the way he has acted since the fight, with regards to a clash with Witter.

No-one is angry with him just for losing, its all down to this attitude now that he does "want to give Witter a payday."

Its this kind of behaviour- apparantly backing away from a potential classic- that is knocking him down in peoples expectations.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 05 Feb 2008, 10:54

jamesmcdonnell wrote:One of the best ever? Best ever what?

At the moment, Hatton's career is similar to McGuigans, a few good defences against ordinary opposition. If he beats another world class fighter who isn't at the end of their careers, then he elevates himself, but it's what he does from here on end which will decide his legacy.

what do u mean best ever what?

what's that supposed to mean?

he's hardly the best ever dancer if that's what ya mean?

i think hatton has surpassed bazza.

he's had a longer career.

and a longer title reign.

to think a guy on collazo's sort of level beat bazza.

hatton won.

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 05 Feb 2008, 12:57

hitman_hatton1 wrote:
jamesmcdonnell wrote:One of the best ever? Best ever what?

At the moment, Hatton's career is similar to McGuigans, a few good defences against ordinary opposition. If he beats another world class fighter who isn't at the end of their careers, then he elevates himself, but it's what he does from here on end which will decide his legacy.
what do u mean best ever what?

what's that supposed to mean?

he's hardly the best ever dancer if that's what ya mean?

i think hatton has surpassed bazza.

he's had a longer career.

and a longer title reign.

to think a guy on collazo's sort of level beat bazza.

hatton won.

Hatton did NOT win that belt!

£££ won that belt!

Shut up, Biitch!

Hatton is fringe World Class.

Imagine what PBF would have done to Urango!!

PBF would have the KT that fought Hatton also. Easy!!!

Hatton is a knob.