By Ray Wheatley -- World of Boxing
IBF 140 pound champion Kostya Tszyu has reportedly signed a contract to defend his title against Ricky Hatton at Manchester, England's MEN Stadium on June 4. Tszyu's purse is said to be US$4.2 million. Tszyu's promoter Vlad Warton will meet with Hatton's promoter Frank Warren this week to finalize the the fight. Tszyu had been considering an offer from American promoter Murad Muhammad which was a four fight deal for a purse of US$14 million. Oscar De La Hoya has stated he is interested in a Kostya Tszyu bout at 147 pounds. After a long layoff, Tszyu looked sensational in scoring a third round knockout over Sharmba Mithchell in Phoenix, Arizona on November 6 last year.
Saturday, January 8 2005

I am getting closer to believing that this fight will be a reality.

Now for the real question. Who is going to have to pay for this and who is going to get it for free?

I don't think this can be a PPV alone in the USA.

I think we will be paying for it in Britain!

Wow June 4. That's a long wait. Though I'm actually happy about the date for some reason.

Is that DejaVu im getting??

Yeah there is something about the June 4th date that put doubts in my mind. The fight is signed but whether it comes off or not. I commend Tsyzu for taking this fight. There are easier ones out there for him but Hatton is a dangerous opponent and i think it has the mix to be a great fight.
I hope it happens!

If this is true, then thank you allah, bhuddah, vishnu.

KT will go down. Hatton to win via knockout. MUST watch fight, for sure.

UK Rules.

The fight will happen. If the greatest news website in the world reports it, then it will happen.

BBC. GREATEST NEWS WEBSITE IN THE WORLD. ITS BRITISH. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/4116329.stm)

hatton aint been in a ring with someone as good as tszyu, thats the only reason people think he's so dangerous. IMO this isnt something to commend tszyu about, i'd be happier if he took a fight with mayweather who's a real challenge

The fight will happen. If the greatest news website in the world reports it, then it will happen.

BBC. GREATEST NEWS WEBSITE IN THE WORLD. ITS BRITISH. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/4116329.stm)


...The BBC is a crock of liberal **** nowadays. BTW, Hatton is gonna get knocked into next week. Just the fact that Zoo is gonna do it at MEN is gonna make it that much sweeter. Hatton will see all of his marbles spilled onto the canvas. No way he takes Zoo's punches. It will be similar to the Judah fight in that Hatton may look good very early and then Bam and he will be right in the middle of queer street.

...The BBC is a crock of liberal **** nowadays. BTW, Hatton is gonna get knocked into next week. Just the fact that Zoo is gonna do it at MEN is gonna make it that much sweeter. Hatton will see all of his marbles spilled onto the canvas. No way he takes Zoo's punches. It will be similar to the Judah fight in that Hatton may look good very early and then Bam and he will be right in the middle of queer street.

BBC News website scoops award (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4010729.stm)

Anyway, I really do believe Hatton will deliver. He Must. We Love Him.

If this is true, then thank you allah, bhuddah, vishnu.

KT will go down. Hatton to win via knockout. MUST watch fight, for sure.

UK Rules.
I would like to bet on this fight with you if you truely think that Hatton wins by ko. I realize that being from the UK you are probably a little bit blinded ny your intense love for Hatton so if you need a little bit of alone time before you respond I'll understand Kostya Tszyu wins this fight by KO in less than 9 rds.

I would like to bet on this fight with you if you truely think that Hatton wins by ko. I realize that being from the UK you are probably a little bit blinded ny your intense love for Hatton so if you need a little bit of alone time before you respond I'll understand Kostya Tszyu wins this fight by KO in less than 9 rds.

Okay. Maybe I an getting carried away about the knock out. But still believe our boy will win and will bet £10 on it.

hattons getting KTFO(he has faced no one that has prepared him fo KT,all those bums together aint got nothing ok KT)

KT-ko/tko 3-5round...it will be easier then all you think
mark my words

hattons getting KTFO(he has faced no one that has prepared him fo KT,all those bums together aint got nothing ok KT)

KT-ko/tko 3-5round...it will be easier then all you think
mark my words

I really hope the bookmakers hold the same opinion as you Hurlex. I'm sure I'm gonna make good money on a Hatton win.

why on earth does this have to take place in England? Since Tszyu isnt from America either, why not fight in Vegas or Atlantic City, on neutral ground? :confused:

hattons getting KTFO(he has faced no one that has prepared him fo KT,all those bums together aint got nothing ok KT)

KT-ko/tko 3-5round...it will be easier then all you think
mark my words
Hey Hurlex I'll bet you $50.00 Hatton doesn't get KO'd or TKO'd in rds 3-5? You game? We get Neteller eachother the winnings? My word is good, if I lose the bet you get paid! Wanna take it?
PM me if yer interested

If this is true, then thank you allah, bhuddah, vishnu.

KT will go down. Hatton to win via knockout. MUST watch fight, for sure.

UK Rules.

Right... :rolleyes:

Damn, Klichko in May, KT in June - why the hell so long? I mean, Hatton probably needs that much time to find an excuse to pull out. Mark my words, that's the way it's going to happen.

If this is true, then thank you allah, bhuddah, vishnu.

KT will go down. Hatton to win via knockout. MUST watch fight, for sure.

UK Rules.
I disagree.

mark my words
Since when did this phrase come into vogue? Does no one else realize that it sounds really pomopus and exceedingly stupid? Mark my words, you will all regret using it.

why on earth does this have to take place in England? Since Tszyu isnt from America either, why not fight in Vegas or Atlantic City, on neutral ground? :confused:

Hmmm. Good point.

why on earth does this have to take place in England? Since Tszyu isnt from America either, why not fight in Vegas or Atlantic City, on neutral ground? :confused:

$$$ MONEY $$$

Okay. Maybe I an getting carried away about the knock out. But still believe our boy will win and will bet £10 on it.

Cool with me you're on!

$$$ MONEY $$$

But that dont make sense. Money to fight at 4 am in the morning in the UK when it can easily take place at 9 pm in the US?

Cool with me you're on!

Okay. But erm, not now though. It will have to wait till June.

why on earth does this have to take place in England? Since Tszyu isnt from America either, why not fight in Vegas or Atlantic City, on neutral ground? :confused:

Because Hatton is a ***** and needs every advantage he can get. It is going to be pretty bad when Hatton's hometown see's him get impaled by Kostya Tszyu's right hand.

Okay. But erm, not now though. It will have to wait till June.
uh oh yea that's right June it is lol!

But that dont make sense. Money to fight at 4 am in the morning in the UK when it can easily take place at 9 pm in the US?

More fans would turn up at 4am in the UK than they would in the US at 9pm, the ticket prices are a lot higher in the UK and the fight could still get US TV backing.

Why else would Tszyu fight in the challengers back yard at 4am?

Its doesnt sound like perfect sense but its definitly for the money, i bet Frank Warren loves that fact too.

Tszyu's promoter Vlad Warton will meet with Hatton's promoter Frank Warren this week to finalize the the fight.
Did everybody skip over this part?

Pardon me if I don't start saving for an airline ticket or anything just yet!

Because Hatton is a ***** and needs every advantage he can get. It is going to be pretty bad when Hatton's hometown see's him get impaled by Kostya Tszyu's right hand.

http://www.cs.toronto.edu/~yuana/stupid.gif

Maybe you should think before you type, even Tsyzu's own people say its for the money.

Hey Kosta! You should have taken the De La Hoya offers mofo because you are fixing to get knocked the **** out in June and all these Ricky Hatton haters are gonna have to live with it,

Tszyu by KO...if it goes to the cards he will get fuk

you idoit..now no one can use "mark my words" and be playing around without asking you..and screw you man..if i need proof try i have been right about every last big fight in the last 2 years except castillo/corrales(i calld it a castillo ko)...i
aid mitchell wouldnt stand 4-5 rounds and he didnt...its my opinion so let it go,dude
_____
i would be down for betting 50dollars but i have no way of gettin oyu money if you win..talk to me about it when fight is closer...maybe i'll have somneway by then

Hey Kosta! You should have taken the De La Hoya offers mofo because you are fixing to get knocked the **** out in June and all these Ricky Hatton haters are gonna have to live with it,


....Hatton is a ****in joke and if he beats Zoo I will be shocked beyond belief!!!

....Hatton is a ****in joke and if he beats Zoo I will be shocked beyond belief!!!

Dont believe anything until Tsyzu announce the fight is on.
Tszyu is having trouble arranging a meeting with the big boys, Mayweather, Spinks so he decide to take this fight to get some easy money.
Hatton get KTFO.
Later

....Hatton is a ****in joke and if he beats Zoo I will be shocked beyond belief!!!

Well by the time it rolls around, I should be well past 100,000 points so I'll put them all online the line against anyone who wants to take Tsyzu by KO.

Well by the time it rolls around, I should be well past 100,000 points so I'll put them all online the line against anyone who wants to take Tsyzu by KO.

What you saying?

You mean you will give up all yuor points if KT beats hatton by knock out? Or do you mean, if KT loses by knockout?

Hmm...Looks like Kostya is gonna put down another ****y-****around-beatonlybums fighter. Props to Kostya for Fighting in the MEN arena at 4 am though. But why has he fight on June 4 is a bit confusing. But once again the fight is not a done deal. So we will see next week.

More fans would turn up at 4am in the UK than they would in the US at 9pm, the ticket prices are a lot higher in the UK and the fight could still get US TV backing.

Why else would Tszyu fight in the challengers back yard at 4am?

Its doesnt sound like perfect sense but its definitly for the money, i bet Frank Warren loves that fact too.

Oh we agree on that! I'd say warren LOVES it too..a wet dream come true! Well, I REFUSE to bank on this one; to get my hopes up in any way at all...other than fighting in Rickys backyard (which I do have a problem with) this fight is too good to be true, as of yet...we'll see I guess. :confused:

So far: great news! This might be an interesting fight.

(I will try to get a ticket and cross the canal for this one, (IF it comes)).

Oh we agree on that! I'd say warren LOVES it too..a wet dream come true! Well, I REFUSE to bank on this one; to get my hopes up in any way at all...other than fighting in Rickys backyard (which I do have a problem with) this fight is too good to be true, as of yet...we'll see I guess. :confused:

I'm not 100% convinced the fight will happen too, if anyone it will be Tszyu who backs out becuase Hatton's been wanting Tszyu for years.

I dont see why you still have a problem with location, Hatton just earns more in front of his own fans. Hatton did travel before the UK fans wanted him on fight cards. The M.E.N's is a great venue anyway. :confused:

Its about time you were looking forward to a Hatton fight, what the reason?? do you think its a good fight or just want Hatton to get beat?

:cool:

I'm not 100% convinced the fight will happen too, if anyone it will be Tszyu who backs out becuase Hatton's been wanting Tszyu for years.

I dont see why you still have a problem with location, Hatton just earns more in front of his own fans. Hatton did travel before the UK fans wanted him on fight cards. The M.E.N's is a great venue anyway. :confused:

Its about time you were looking forward to a Hatton fight, what the reason?? do you think its a good fight or just want Hatton to get beat?

:cool:

A little of both..I think that Hatton is over reaching with Tszyu, in a big way!
also, I think it would be next to impossible for Kostya to get a decision there..thats just my honest opinion.
another thing that bug's me about the location is everybody seems to bending over backwards to please Hatton and Warren, and I think it's time that stopped! The minute Kostya, the champ, has to go to england to fight hatton is the minute I give up all hope that Hatton will ever come to America to fight.
I dont care about the money aspect of it...with the name that Kostya has over here and in Australia..he can make plenty of money fighting here too.
I just hope he does to Ricky what he's done to so many of his other opponets and that is knock him out or he can consider this a loss on his record.

Hatton is a tough little bugger as long as he is matched accordingly, Tzyu has too much of a arsenal for Hatton to deal with. Hatton will put on the brave face and battle Tzyu, though it's doubtful he get's out of the fourth round. This fight reminds me of Andy Holigan vs Julio Cezar Chavez, strictly for the one sided beating he will endure.

A little of both..I think that Hatton is over reaching with Tszyu, in a big way!
also, I think it would be next to impossible for Kostya to get a decision there..thats just my honest opinion.
another thing that bug's me about the location is everybody seems to bending over backwards to please Hatton and Warren, and I think it's time that stopped! The minute Kostya, the champ, has to go to england to fight hatton is the minute I give up all hope that Hatton will ever come to America to fight.
I dont care about the money aspect of it...with the name that Kostya has over here and in Australia..he can make plenty of money fighting here too.
I just hope he does to Ricky what he's done to so many of his other opponets and that is knock him out or he can consider this a loss on his record.

I really like Tszyu but just for you i'll hope he gets beat, i hope Hatton KO's him! :D Thats obviously not my prediction for the fight(i havent decided that yet)

Tszyu could easily say he wants the fight in the US or OZ, but he must want it in Manchester. He wants the biggest retirement fund he can get and Hattons team are more than willing to go along with it.

If the judges rob Tszyu i'll be very shocked, i'd be less supprised if Hatton gets robbed.

I really like Tszyu but just for you i'll hope he gets beat, i hope Hatton KO's him! :D Thats obviously not my prediction for the fight(i havent decided that yet)

Tszyu could easily say he wants the fight in the US or OZ, but he must want it in Manchester. He wants the biggest retirement fund he can get and Hattons team are more than willing to go along with it.

If the judges rob Tszyu i'll be very shocked, i'd be less supprised if Hatton gets robbed.

Awww, you'd do that ...just for me?? :p I know that Hatton is supposed to pack a punch, but I just cant see him knocking out Kostya! :eek: I can, however, see Kostya knocking Ricky out.
Believe it or not, if they were fighting in Australia, I'd say the same thing...that Ricky would not win a decision there against Kostya Tszyu! ;)
I cant believe that you think that Ricky would get robbed in his own backyard, in a country where he is adored! That honestly blows my mind!

Coommme onnnn Ricky! Coomme onnn Ricky! GET UP! LOL

Kid's gonna go down like a pile of bricks. He'll get a taste of what a p4p fight level truly is. I'd like to see him try to bully KT around...lol

I really like Tszyu but just for you i'll hope he gets beat, i hope Hatton KO's him! :D Thats obviously not my prediction for the fight(i havent decided that yet)

Tszyu could easily say he wants the fight in the US or OZ, but he must want it in Manchester. He wants the biggest retirement fund he can get and Hattons team are more than willing to go along with it.

If the judges rob Tszyu i'll be very shocked, i'd be less supprised if Hatton gets robbed.

Comme on man. Hatton knows he won even before teh scorcards are read. HE celebrates, puts on his lil cap, kisses mom and dad for a job well done :D You hnoestly think he's gonna get robbed in his backyard? Its as likely as MP getting robbed in PI or Tito in PR.

Comme on man. Hatton knows he won even before teh scorcards are read. HE celebrates, puts on his lil cap, kisses mom and dad for a job well done :D You hnoestly think he's gonna get robbed in his backyard? Its as likely as MP getting robbed in PI or Tito in PR.

This is creepy Mooks..this is twice within 10 min's that we agree!!! :eek: Something funky is going on here since I already posted pretty much the same thing...very weird! :D

Awww, you'd do that ...just for me?? :p I know that Hatton is supposed to pack a punch, but I just cant see him knocking out Kostya! :eek: I can, however, see Kostya knocking Ricky out.
Believe it or not, if they were fighting in Australia, I'd say the same thing...that Ricky would not win a decision there against Kostya Tszyu! ;)
I cant believe that you think that Ricky would get robbed in his own backyard, in a country where he is adored! That honestly blows my mind!

Hatton punch isnt proven and Tszyu obviously is, although has stopped a lot of guys for there first time your obviously right to consider Tszyu the puncher.

the UK has a big problem with its sports stars, if the UK judges viewed a round even they would give it to Tszyu because he's supposed to be better. Their to ****ing lame to cheat, but i understand why you would think there's a chance of under hand deals.

This is creepy Mooks..this is twice within 10 min's that we agree!!! :eek: Something funky is going on here since I already posted pretty much the same thing...very weird! :D

Well I ain't taking no Hatton over Tszyu even if that means I have to agree with you lol :p

Comme on man. Hatton knows he won even before teh scorcards are read. HE celebrates, puts on his lil cap, kisses mom and dad for a job well done :D You hnoestly think he's gonna get robbed in his backyard? Its as likely as MP getting robbed in PI or Tito in PR.

Hatton celerbates because he know's he's won, if Hatton had lost any fight he's been in on the cards it would be the biggest robbery in boxing history. He's beaten everyone so easily until now.

I dont think Hatton will get robbed, but i dont think Tszyu will get robbed either. I'll be very shocked if someone gets robbed.

Well I ain't taking no Hatton over Tszyu even if that means I have to agree with you lol :p

Got ya...fully understandable!! :D

Hatton punch isnt proven and Tszyu obviously is, although has stopped a lot of guys for there first time your obviously right to consider Tszyu the puncher.

the UK has a big problem with its sports stars, if the UK judges viewed a round even they would give it to Tszyu because he's supposed to be better. Their to ****ing lame to cheat, but i understand why you would think there's a chance of under hand deals.

see that is the first time I've heard anything like that..that the UK would give a close round to Tszyu (or someone like him) just because he's supposed to be better..that isnt fair, regardless of who's fighting :confused:

see that is the first time I've heard anything like that..that the UK would give a close round to Tszyu (or someone like him) just because he's supposed to be better..that isnt fair, regardless of who's fighting :confused:

Seriously, we dont like to been seen as cheats and are far too harsh on our own sports stars.

I have a fight of Hatton on US and UK tv, the US commentary was a lot fairer to Hatton :confused:

I'm not saying i think Hatton will get robbed, i just dont think anyone will. I think my point is i'd be as shocked if Tszyu or Hatton get robbed.

Hatton celerbates because he know's he's won, if Hatton had lost any fight he's been in on the cards it would be the biggest robbery in boxing history. He's beaten everyone so easily until now.

I dont think Hatton will get robbed, but i dont think Tszyu will get robbed either. I'll be very shocked if someone gets robbed.

I'll be shocked if it goes to the cards period. :eek:

Seriously, we dont like to been seen as cheats and are far too harsh on our own sports stars.

I have a fight of Hatton on US and UK tv, the US commentary was a lot fairer to Hatton :confused:

I'm not saying i think Hatton will get robbed, i just dont think anyone will. I think my point is i'd be as shocked if Tszyu or Hatton get robbed.

Good to know! I hadnt thought of it like that before. But, I'm one of those that doubt it'll go to the cards anyway, cause Tszyu has power that Hatton has yet to face..anyway, got to go watch some football now..peace! ;)

Good to know! I hadnt thought of it like that before. But, I'm one of those that doubt it'll go to the cards anyway, cause Tszyu has power that Hatton has yet to face..anyway, got to go watch some football now..peace! ;)

Hatton's untested at elite level so Tszyu may not have faced a fighter as good. You could look at it like that :D

Its definitly a styles match and i'm not picking a winner yet, i favour Tszyu at the moment but the fights months away.

Speak to you later :cool:

The truth is Tsyzu has proven himself. Hatton hasn`t but on the same page hatton hasn`t proven he doesn`t belong in the ring with Tsyzu. I think Hatton deserves this match on merit. Whether he`ll win it is the question. Experience is against him, he hasn`t mixed close to the level of Tsyzu. However, Hatton does have youth on his side, probably close to his ring prime and Tsyzu despite how good he looked Vs Mitchell, is the older man.
Hatton is a pressure fighter and fights in a simular way to Vince Philips, the only man to beat Tsyzu. This isn`t that significant but keep in mind that Philips kept a high tempo in their fight, got to the 10th rd and KO`d Tsyzu. It is concievible that Hatton could do something simular and Tsyzu is older this time....
Tsyzu is a bone crunching puncher, Hatton doesn`t have to have a bad chin to be KO`d by this guy. We have to keep this in mind the whole fight. Hatton is also a puncher but not the one shot hitter.
Keys for victory:
TSYZU
. Land something early and try to slow down what will be a frantic Hatton attack, shoot to the body and look for counters over the top.

. Pace the fight, don`t go all out early as Hatton is on homeground, he isn`t gonna tire early and will be dangerous late.

. Avoid head clashes. If Hatton starts fast, being on home ground could give him an early points lead. He is a bleeder so head butt is poss, going to the scorecards mid fight would be a mistake.

HATTON:
. Use the jab, try to box when you can as one reckless move could spell the end, look for openings, don`t try to make them.

. Do bang to the body but don`t attack the body from the outside, this would expose you to the right hand of Tsyzu, he WILL be looking for this mistake.

. Don`t attack in straight line. He did this Vs Philips and got hit when he really didn`t need to be. He must circle to his right to avoid the right of Tsyzu and find angles of attack from the left side.

Early prediction: This is a very close fight to call as with Tsyzu`s inactivity and age and the unknown quanity that Hatton is. I believe that the homeground in hattons favor may be the decider here. Just as long as he boxes a smart fight and that Hatton`s chin holds up, i think he could nick a 12 rd Dec. Tsyzu i think wil have to win by KO, this could happen anytime in the fight depending on how Hatton performs. I know the majority pick Tsyzu based on Tsyzu`s excellent performances over the years but it is wrong to dismiss Hatton. Hatton is very dangerous and his style is kinda like a lesser version of Roberto Duran. He could win any fight on any night, he could lose most fights too especially where cuts are concerned.

Poor Ricky...
Kostya has signed simultaneously with the contract the death sentence for Hatton.:)

Is this gonna be on showtime?Great fight!I'm fan of both of those guys,however I do believe Tsyzu will knock out Harry Potter in the fourth round. :D

Is this gonna be on showtime?Great fight!I'm fan of both of those guys,however I do believe Tsyzu will knock out Harry Potter in the fourth round. :D

Just guessing, but I'd say so...Tszyu is a Showtime fighter..unless other arrangements are made then that's who will cover it :confused:

Just guessing, but I'd say so...Tszyu is a Showtime fighter..unless other arrangements are made then that's who will cover it :confused:

Definitly showtime.

Both Hatton and Tszyu deal with them, it one of the reasons a fight is possible.

Hatton is gonna shock the world.... and fall 3 times from one punch :D But honestly i will believe this fight happens only after both of the guys are in the same ring. Lets hope both fighter will put up a superb performance if the fight does happen.
(Tszyu Crew)

this is going to be a classic fight. tszyu by ko or tko around round 8!!!

Just to fast forward a little. If Tszyu beats Hatton and De La Hoya and Tszyu decide to meet up, will it be possible? Seeing as though De La Hoya is HBO and Tszyu is with Showtime.

you idoit..now no one can use "mark my words" and be playing around without asking you..and screw you man..if i need proof try i have been right about every last big fight in the last 2 years except castillo/corrales(i calld it a castillo ko)...i
aid mitchell wouldnt stand 4-5 rounds and he didnt...its my opinion so let it go,dude
_____
i would be down for betting 50dollars but i have no way of gettin oyu money if you win..talk to me about it when fight is closer...maybe i'll have somneway by then

Of course you did sweetheart, just like you used to come top of the class in spelling at school.

I'm taking bets on how long until this fight is KO'ed. By May, Hatton will be fighting Tackie again.

Just to fast forward a little. If Tszyu beats Hatton and De La Hoya and Tszyu decide to meet up, will it be possible? Seeing as though De La Hoya is HBO and Tszyu is with Showtime.

I think that it would be too good of a fight to pass by by both networks. I would love to see it. As I said before, I think that this fight might happen after DLH beats Spinks and KT beats Hatton.

Well, Hatton & Warren have got what they asked for. They've been calling out the champ for a while now, and now they've got him. All I can say is that "Hatton, you better train your ass off because the champ is coming".

I predict KT cuts hatton up like a japanese chef making sashimi. In order for Hatton to get in close to deliver those body shots, he'll have to take some punishment. Only problem is that when KT lands the first good blow, it'll be all over!!

MEN Arena is gonna be the quietest place on earth come fightnight. Kostya destroys Hatton within 5. The only way hatton wins is by dodgy decision.

I commend Tsyzu for taking this fight. There are easier ones out there for him but Hatton is a dangerous opponent

Hatton is the safer fight compared to PBF or Miguel Cotto IMO :)

will it be possible? Seeing as though De La Hoya is HBO and Tszyu is with Showtime.

It happened before. Lewis againts Tyson :cool:

Kostya Tszyu Speaks Out

10.01.05 - By Kostya Tszyu: Dear Tszyu Crew, I am very pleased to be able to tell you today that I have decided to face Ricky Hatton in my next fight, which will be held in Manchester, England at 4am in the early hours of Sunday morning 5th June 2005. The fight will be shown live around the world in many countries including the USA on Showtime and in Australia and Russia.

I am looking forward to this match and I am very excited. If you look at my website now you will see the results of the poll where I asked you, who I should fight next. Your first choice was undisputed welterweight champion Cory Spinks, but we know that it is very hard to make this fight happen at this stage. Your second choice was Ricky Hatton. I looked at the demand for this fight from the Tszyu Crew and we made it happen. It is an exciting time for me again. I made the decision to not step aside and still continue to do what I do best..

I always take one fight at a time. I don’t know when I will retire. If another big challenge comes onto my horizon, I am going to say, ‘let’s do the job’. I am living a healthy life. I have a great family and great friends around me. Before Christmas, I spent time in Moscow and it was so pleasing to see the Tszyu Crew there. You can see the photos in my website gallery and there are so many smiling faces. The most important thing I find now in life is that you have to be happy no matter what you do. That’s why I said, when they asked me to fight in March, it is not going to happen, because I would have to train through Christmas.

This fight with the undefeated Ricky Hatton will be my first contest in England. It will be very interesting. With Sharmba it was unfinished business, which needed to be finished. With Ricky it is a big challenge in front of me. He is a new guy. He is younger. He is nine years younger than me. It is a big difference. But I do believe that the way I am going to train, no one trains like this. That is going to be a big factor.

I am going to be very busy from now till the start of my training camp at the beginning of March. I am working on a new exercise book and DVD package and will also be making some public appearances around Australia. This coming Wednesday 12th January 2005, I will be at the Sportsco Bankstown Store in NSW, Australia between 1pm and 2pm. If you are close by, please stop in to say hello.

As I am writing this message to you on Monday evening here in Sydney, I am reading on the Internet a newspaper report in the UK stating that Frank Warren is not happy that I have announced the fight with Ricky. All I can say in response is that we have done a deal. If Frank Warren wants to change it, then the fight is off and we'll start again. But you all know that I have never let talk such as this worry me.

Remember the Tszyu Crew rules always!


Your champion,

Kostya Tszyu

Undisputed Super Lightweight Champion of the World

Surprisingly easy fight for Zoo. Now, he doesn't have to stalk too much looking to land his left and right hands, Hatton will be coming in there right in front of him.

Tszyu TKO's Hatton in three (3) rounds max!

so tszyu is taking the easy money fight against hatton. a good tuneup before he takes on real contenders like mayweather or dlh.

Gatti is another easy fight for Tszyuhttp://forum.marcobarrera.com/Smileys/all/thumb.gif

The real fights for KT is @147 http://forum.marcobarrera.com/Smileys/all/approve.gif against :

Cory Spinks - a difficult style match-up
Oscar de la Hoya - simply the better skilled boxer with speed and power

i agree hatton could have cuts problems, but also think hatton may have more hunger for this fight and can win for sure

i agree hatton could have cuts problems, but also think hatton may have more hunger for this fight and can win for sure

But has Hatton ever faced someone of Tszyu's caliber? Also, Kostya may have it in his head that it will be difficult (if not impossible) to win a decision in Rickys backyard, and be more determined to not let it go to the scorecards because of that.
Either way it should be a great fight, and I'll go ahead and put my "dont really matter what I think" predicition in and say Tszyu by tko (or ko) :D

Im going for Hatton tko in the later rounds.

What you saying?

You mean you will give up all yuor points if KT beats hatton by knock out? Or do you mean, if KT loses by knockout?

I'm saying that if someone wants to put up 100,000 points on a KT KO win then I'll take the bet.

I can't understand the "Hatton has never fought anyone in Tsyzu's class before" arguements on him losing before he gets in the ring. There has to be a first for everything and people are going to be in for a massive shock. Start thinking of excuses for Tsyzu now because he'll need them. I'll start for you...

- He hurt his knee.
- Hometown decision
- Lucky punch
- Too early in the morning to be fighting
- It rained (outside the building mind you but still)


:D

Lol! Spot on mate! I still cant help thinking that the fight wont happen though? One of those excuses for sure (nice one for reminding me about the 'rain' excuse), but i think they will be made before the fight happens. (again)
I reckon that Tsyzu's advisors will win, finaly convincing Tsyzu that he'll get ten bells of **** knocked out of him by Hatton. And he'll end up fighting someone like Gatti for an easier payday.

...The BBC is a crock of liberal **** nowadays. BTW, Hatton is gonna get knocked into next week. Just the fact that Zoo is gonna do it at MEN is gonna make it that much sweeter. Hatton will see all of his marbles spilled onto the canvas. No way he takes Zoo's punches. It will be similar to the Judah fight in that Hatton may look good very early and then Bam and he will be right in the middle of queer street.

LMAO, and he said the excact same thing about Hatton Vs Pac Man too!

damn this thread is old,i wonder how many posters from this disappeared after the fight lol

yea there was threads on here too about "malginaggi would win"

why the hell is this on the front page?

on may 3rd we can all bring back up the threads "pac will ko hatton in round1" and "hatton is just a lucky journeyman"

LMAO, and he said the excact same thing about Hatton Vs Pac Man too!
red k given

damnnnn no on gave ricky a chance ....then again nither did i ! lolll

hatton never beat tszyu fairly . he held and hit for all the fight
and had the ref's help as well. that was a joke of a fight
all pac has to be worried about is hatton's hugging

hatton never beat tszyu fairly . he held and hit for all the fight
and had the ref's help as well. that was a joke of a fight
all pac has to be worried about is hatton's hugging

God this place makes me laugh with the ridiculous myth's.....
The fight was a messy brawl - instigated by BOTH fighters. Tszyu did plenty of fouling himself including hitting after the break, lowblows and other roughhouse tactics. What Ref help are you refering to????

hatton never beat tszyu fairly . he held and hit for all the fight
and had the ref's help as well. that was a joke of a fight
all pac has to be worried about is hatton's hugging

open your eyes and stop being biased

Two reason why people didnt really give Hatton a chance in this fight including me...

1) Tsyzu just KO shamba mitchell
2) Hatton's opponents up to that point were terrible (Frank warren)

It was so difficult to see anything but a Tsyzu KO unless you were a Hatton fanatic.

open your eyes and stop being biased

When Hatton Is God tells you you're biased, ya better listen up! :yo:

Hatton just loves holding men closely

God this place makes me laugh with the ridiculous myth's.....
The fight was a messy brawl - instigated by BOTH fighters. Tszyu did plenty of fouling himself including hitting after the break, lowblows and other roughhouse tactics. What Ref help are you refering to????

Of course Kostya is going to hit him during the break when Hatton is initiating the clinches genius. The ref clearly wasn't on Kostyas side letting hatton fight that way. LOL

To be honest the reason I dredged this up is because No-one gave Hatton a chance in this fight and he prooved everyone wrong, this happens all the time, so don't count out him doing it again!

When Hatton Is God tells you you're biased, ya better listen up! :yo:

ill admit my names biased but im not a biased fan. to be honest i call the pacqiauo hatton fight a close one. could go either way

kostya tszyu was a dirty fighter to, he was kneeing hatton in the balls all fight lol.

When Hatton Is God tells you you're biased, ya better listen up! :yo:

LMFAO, so true man.

hatton never beat tszyu fairly . he held and hit for all the fight
and had the ref's help as well. that was a joke of a fight
all pac has to be worried about is hatton's hugging

I agree it was a joke, what Hatton got away with a lot in that fight.

mayweather jnr exposed hatton ... now for boxing's sake
let's hope pac does it too ... this is boxing, not wrestling ....

LMFAO, so true man.

stop sniffing his arse

their first fight was a belter. cant wait for this rematch.

stop sniffing his arse

Stop sniffing Hatton's arse.