By Mark Vester
Several UK media outlets have reported that Sheffield boxing promoter Dennis Hobson is planning a unification showdown between Ricky Hatton and Miguel Cotto, for June 10. It was reported that Madison Square Garden was the venue of choice, but that idea got bounced when it came to light that England plays against Paraguay in the World Cup on the same day, which would hurt the UK television broadcast.
"We're in discussions. Nothing is done yet, but we have had discussions. It's a class fight." said Cotto promoter Bob Arum