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Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 30 Dec 2008, 15:08
by stujones
It seems to be looking more and more likely, according to reports that Oscar will "finish" his career in a massive stadium fight, but not against Ricky - but against Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr. Aztec Stadium (capacity = approx 100,000) is the likely venue, again first weekend in May likely date.
Sounding increasingly likely that Hatton vs Pacquiao will also happen in may. Hatton's wish was to get the winner of the December fight.
I think at this stage of DLH's career, Chavez Jnr could pose a test. If it was weight and not age that was the result of the tank being empty in December, then of course he should smash Chavez Jnr - if its just "not there" regardless of weight, then I expect Chavez Jnr to win.
Pacqauio and Hatton will be something else.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 30 Dec 2008, 16:03
by Poncey
The original rumour for the Hatton fight was May 2, but it's now looking likely to be the DLH fight to coincide with Cinco de Mayo. I think Oscar will beat Jr.
Hopefully the Hatton fight will be another weekend in May so I can go.

Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 30 Dec 2008, 16:32
by chris s
If the plan is for Hatton v Pac to be HBO ppv I don't even reckon it'll be the same month as Oscar v baby Chavez. That'll definitely be ppv and the HBO won't do them too close.
Perhaps Hatton for June and Margarito-Cotto rematch for July as their summer ppvs.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 30 Dec 2008, 17:45
by Poncey
Cotto v Marge 2 is already June 13th at MSG, provided both win of course, to coincide with the PR day parade weekend. Perhaps they can sneak one in between like they did with November this year.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 30 Dec 2008, 18:33
by Spud
stujones wrote:Pacqauio and Hatton will be something else.
If Ricky and his team are money orientated ;;-) ;;-) then they will definitely go for the Pacman fight - if he wins then it will be a Mayweather rematch for more big bucks - or if he loses against Pacman then he will probably only be able to pick up a paltry and derisory 20-30 million pounds with a fight with ODH in the UK.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 30 Dec 2008, 18:36
by Dioufy
Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:Cotto v Marge 2 is already June 13th at MSG, provided both win of course, to coincide with the PR day parade weekend. Perhaps they can sneak one in between like they did with November this year.
Emerson, how sure are you about that happening? It makes massive sense with the two being with Top Rank, and with their first fight being so eagerly anticipated and it being an unbelievable event. I just want to wait for it to be confirmed first before I get excited.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 30 Dec 2008, 19:42
by TerribleTerry
Spud wrote:stujones wrote:Pacqauio and Hatton will be something else.
If Ricky and his team are money orientated ;;-) ;;-) then they will definitely go for the Pacman fight - if he wins then it will be a Mayweather rematch for more big bucks - or if he loses against Pacman then he will probably only be able to pick up a paltry and derisory 20-30 million pounds with a fight with ODH in the UK.
No way a Hatton fight with DLH in the UK would be worth 20-30m for Hatton if he loses to Pacman - no way.
Pacman is the only fight they should be looking at right now - the little fellar is red hot after his DLH win and Hatton's natural edge in size gives him a decent chance of winning the fight (unlike a rematch no one really wants to see with PBF).
It is a fight that will excite alot of people I reckon.
Hatton should be willing to even take the short end of the money if it means getting Pacman in the ring; the upside of potentially winning that fight is too great to give up.
DLH in Vegas for large coin (although 20-30m would STILL be too high a valuation even with a Pacman win under Hatton's belt IMO)..
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 30 Dec 2008, 20:13
by Spud
Terry maybe 20-30 million is a tadge too high - but only slightly!!!
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 02:10
by Gray-Fox
No fight or fighter mentioned in here interests me tbh.
If it don't involve Floyd I don't care.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 03:33
by Hagler2002
Gray-Fox wrote:No fight or fighter mentioned in here interests me tbh.
If it don't involve Floyd I don't care.
Are you stupid? Hatton-Pacquiao has the potential to be an all time classic war. It will certainly be a better fight than Mayweather against either of them.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 04:07
by fogboxer
de la hoya sold him self against pac man. just as jorge paez did against oscar. he Oscar, is on his way out so chavez jr. has to win.I see oscar selling him self and again taking a beating and not even try to beat chavez jr. as he did against pac man chavez jr will win..... but we know that if oscar comes to fight he can with no doubt beat chavez Jr.
The politics at this stage of his career wont allow him to win
stujones wrote:It seems to be looking more and more likely, according to reports that Oscar will "finish" his career in a massive stadium fight, but not against Ricky - but against Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr. Aztec Stadium (capacity = approx 100,000) is the likely venue, again first weekend in May likely date.
Sounding increasingly likely that Hatton vs Pacquiao will also happen in may. Hatton's wish was to get the winner of the December fight.
I think at this stage of DLH's career, Chavez Jnr could pose a test. If it was weight and not age that was the result of the tank being empty in December, then of course he should smash Chavez Jnr - if its just "not there" regardless of weight, then I expect Chavez Jnr to win.
Pacqauio and Hatton will be something else.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 05:10
by Lenny
Gray-Fox wrote:No fight or fighter mentioned in here interests me tbh.
If it don't involve Floyd I don't care.
You didn't care so much, that you had to write it down so you wouldn't forget?
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 08:24
by Poncey
Dioufy wrote:Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:Cotto v Marge 2 is already June 13th at MSG, provided both win of course, to coincide with the PR day parade weekend. Perhaps they can sneak one in between like they did with November this year.
Emerson, how sure are you about that happening? It makes massive sense with the two being with Top Rank, and with their first fight being so eagerly anticipated and it being an unbelievable event. I just want to wait for it to be confirmed first before I get excited.
Provided both come through Feb and Jan, it will definitely happen. They're also trying to get Juan Ma v Vasquez as the chief support (yep, you read that right). No idea on Pacman v Hatton date now. Manny is still celebrating his bday, so apparently we'll know more in Jan.
I'll be going mate
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 10:52
by stujones
I cannot see DLH sacrificing himself for a fighter he will at best co-promote (Chavez Jnr).
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 12:38
by Poncey
What other options does he have? From a marketing perspective it's a very good idea, and his stock has never been so low. Get a win against Jr and he will probably get a 154 title shot.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 12:40
by Dioufy
I think he beats Junior quite well - I have not once been impressed with him, not even once.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 12:40
by Captain Hook
Gray-Fox wrote:No fight or fighter mentioned in here interests me tbh.
If it don't involve Floyd I don't care.
..then follow tiddlywinks.
what a bizarre statement....Pac v Hatton does not interest you?
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 12:45
by Poncey
Dioufy wrote:I think he beats Junior quite well - I have not once been impressed with him, not even once.
Me neither, Vanda 1 should've been a loss. His Brother looks okay, might be worth a watch.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 12:54
by Dioufy
I only saw Omar on the undercard of Chavez/Celaya and he blew someone away. Looked decent doing it too.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 15:30
by stujones
Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:What other options does he have? From a marketing perspective it's a very good idea, and his stock has never been so low. Get a win against Jr and he will probably get a 154 title shot.
Yep, I agree - I cannot see him going out there to lose though, all I was saying. I think Jnr is somewhere in the top 20 and I think an impressive win could drum up some geniune interest at a 154 belt (win for DLH I mean).
As for Chavez Jnr - I think he he is decent, not outstanding but I think isn't bad. He looked impressive in the Vanda rematch, so much so that I believe he was sick in fight 1.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 01 Jan 2009, 02:48
by Gray-Fox
Captain Hook wrote:Gray-Fox wrote:No fight or fighter mentioned in here interests me tbh.
If it don't involve Floyd I don't care.
..then follow tiddlywinks.
what a bizarre statement....Pac v Hatton does not interest you?
No because I know already who'll win. Let's not be stupid here and think that because Hatton beat the well overrated Malignaggi he can beat Manny Pacquaio.
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 01 Jan 2009, 02:57
by Gray-Fox
Dan Rafael
Re: Oscar and Ricky to get their wish?
Posted: 01 Jan 2009, 07:10
by Hagler2002
Gray-Fox wrote:Captain Hook wrote:Gray-Fox wrote:No fight or fighter mentioned in here interests me tbh.
If it don't involve Floyd I don't care.
Pac v Hatton does not interest you?
No because I know already who'll win. Let's not be stupid here and think that because Hatton beat the well overrated Malignaggi he can beat Manny Pacquaio.
Who did you think would win between Tyson & Douglas?