By Mark Vester
According to a report by RTE, Ricky Hatton might land a rematch with WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2009. Hatton was stopped by Mayweather last December in Las Vegas. The report states that a rematch would take place across the ocean in Wembley. Hatton returns against Juan Lazcano on May 24 and Mayweather has been penciled in for a rematch with Oscar De La Hoya on September 20.
Richard Schaefer, CEO for Golden Boy promotions, who recently signed Hatton, revealed to RTE that rematch talks have take place and Mayweather is interested.
"It's very likely that Floyd will come over next spring. Floyd and his manager Al Hayman are very serious about it," said Schaefer. "The first fight was great and while Floyd would have to get past Oscar first, he knows that Ricky has talked about the referee. He wants to show that he will repeat what happened the first time. That's his motivation."
"Floyd realizes that Hatton is the most beloved fighter in the world and for him to come over to Wembley Stadium is making history. For Ricky it's about challenges and it's the same for Floyd. Fighting in front of 100,000 fans would be huge motivation for Floyd.'
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