Ricky Hatton's promoter Dennis Hobson has upped the stakes in his bid to secure a super-fight with Floyd Mayweather by offering the American $10million to come to Britain.
Hobson is convinced he can put together an offer to tempt the 'Pretty Boy' to come out of his short retirement to fight Hatton in the first big fight at the new Wembley Stadium.
Mayweather has already said he would be willing to come back to fight Hatton, who looked hugely impressive in his fourth-round stoppage of Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas last weekend.
Hobson said: "I've offered Floyd $10million to come to Britain and find out who is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
"Mayweather is saying he wants to put pen to paper and this is his big chance to do so. It is a very substantial offer so if Mayweather is serious it is there for him to agree.
"I have already spoken to some of his people and they have been very receptive. Now I am just waiting for them call back and indicate their level of interest."
Hobson insists the expected huge attendance figures could bankroll the fight, for which Hatton would expect a similar-sized purse.
He added: "There is no reason we can't do it over here. We would be happy to align it with pay-per-view time in the States so it could suit both sides of the Atlantic."
Hobson, who is currently negotiating with Hatton to extend his own promotional contract, has revealed he has also been in talks with representatives of IBF light-welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi.
Hobson added: "Talks with Malignaggi's camp have been encouraging but that is definitely a Madison Square Garden fight. Ideally we would like to get the next one secured in this country for Ricky."
The explanation is in your sig, thanks for putting it there DiegoFuego because I want people to see it.
If Hatton was black and American and was 43-0, and if Mayweather was white and British and was 38-0 with wins over past prime DLH and Baldomir, you'd worship Hatton and discredit Mayweather.
Another classic, JD 1986, Hatton's best two wins, were they against guys in their prime?
Yes or no?
A part of me wants to see Mayweather go over the pond and destroy him, leaving England in flames, but you can't risk going to the cards or even a shady stoppage. What if Hatton lands 3 punches in a row somehow? Will they stop the fight? I'd be worried about that more than anything.
You're dumfounded? I knew about the "dumb" part, but not the "founded". That post sure got all the Mayweather nuthuggers in a frenzy!
The truth about Mayweather seems to have hit a nerve...PBF is boring to watch, I would'd pay a dime to see him, either live or on PPV! But I'd pay a lot to watch Hatton. Who is worth more money? To me the answer is clear.
That's not all of what you said. You said Hatton was a better fighter and had a better record. Defend your statement. Please.
your such a floyd jockey! Sometimes you post some ridiculous stuff Technical. although Floyd will try to get the most buck for his bang wouldnt 10 million be the 2nd biggest pay day he has gotten? mayweather is not naive enough to think he can make DLH money fighting Hatton, but what he can make is a whole lot of people respect him for fighting a prime guy instead of a cherry picked opponent, thats priceless buddy. If your a real fan you should encourage your boy to stop fighting with his wallet and start fighting with his heart. take the 10 mill plus Im sure he would get ppv revenues, beat Hattons Ass and move on to a fight with Mosley or Cotto for a bigger payday and a chance to show the world he is one of the best. This is truly an opportunity to perform on the world stage and show a lot of people here and across the Atlantic the stuff from which he's made.
Are you serious? Answer this one question, the ricky Hatton fans are saying how much of a draw hatton is and how much money this fight makes in the UK
10 million dollars to come out of retirement and go to the UK?
When he has stated before he aint going over there?
Why in the hell would you make someone an offer you KNOW they are gonna refuse??
HE MADE 8 MILLION FOR BALDOMIR,
Dont tell me the Hatton fight is only worth $2 million more, lol, that's retarded
If the fight is only worth $10 million, why the hell was hatton asking for 13 million to come to the US and fight?????
Now as for the rest of that crap and about floyd being my 'boy', he's not, i just know how to spot a bluff offer when i see one.
Here, knock yourself out.
Dear Tony, we all discussed this at great length yesterday,
Now, if i call you out and say
"Tony i wanna fight you"
And you say
"Ok Tech, ill fight you whenever you like, it has to be in america, i will NOT fight you in the UK, because i am the champ and i call the shots"
Then i reply,
"Fine tony, ill fight you anywhere"
If i then turn around during negotiations and say.
" Tony ill offer you half the money you made in your last fight to come the UK and fight me"
When You have already told me you WILL NOT fight in the UK,
What is that called?
You mong,
£10 MILLION is shitty money for mayweather to come out of retirement and into the uk, he made 8 million for friggin Baldomir, $10 million isnt a good offer.
Now.
Mayweather called hatton out and said the fight would onnly happen in the US
Team Hatton Knew this
So why are they now offering him to come to the UK when they know he will say no???
Because they dont want the fight, unless this story is bullshit.your such a floyd jockey! Sometimes you post some ridiculous stuff Technical. although Floyd will try to get the most buck for his bang wouldnt 10 million be the 2nd biggest pay day he has gotten? mayweather is not naive enough to think he can make DLH money fighting Hatton, but what he can make is a whole lot of people respect him for fighting a prime guy instead of a cherry picked opponent, thats priceless buddy. If your a real fan you should encourage your boy to stop fighting with his wallet and start fighting with his heart. take the 10 mill plus Im sure he would get ppv revenues, beat Hattons Ass and move on to a fight with Mosley or Cotto for a bigger payday and a chance to show the world he is one of the best. This is truly an opportunity to perform on the world stage and show a lot of people here and across the Atlantic the stuff from which he's made.
Fuckin el man, Whats going on down here? full moon or summin,
No hugh mayweather would NEVER take that kind of money to fight Hatton.
What kind of money do you think would be reasonable for him to fight Hatton? If he ended up with 15 mil, fighting a guy not nearly as big a draw as DLH, that would be a really fantastic deal. I think with his cut of the PPV, he would probably be expecting somewhere in the 12-15 million range. The initial 10mil is really not a bad offer. If they want 140, that's stupid. Floyd will not go back to 140. It'll be at 147. Fighting in the UK is not bad, if they can pack Wembly.
it wouldnt happen in america because instead of filling a 15000 seat casino, it will fill a 60 000 stadium, and no reason for it not to get the same ppv revenue. Thats why england is the more logical choice
But i think PBF would accept even 30% just to beat Hatton for dissing him on national tv, perhaps.
Fuckin el man, Whats going on down here? full moon or summin,
No hugh mayweather would NEVER take that kind of money to fight Hatton.
I think Hatton deserves 1 of the three options to swing his way... either less money for mayweather, Wembley, or 140(though i'm not 100% sure the weight will make too much of a difference for this fight in particular...career wise Hatton cant stay at 147).
yea your right but you know how mayweather is he likes to fight at home turf simply because its like 2 blocks away...
How do you know they are doing it because they don't think Mayweather will accept? What are you - a mind reader?
Mozza, remember this?
No, Mayweather does not deserve an equal purse. Hatton has a better record with 43 wins compared to Mayweather's 38, and has more KOs with 31. Mayweather has fought older boxers than Hatton, such Baldomir and De La Hoya, and has built his record by avoiding prime fighters like Cotto.
Hatton is a more exciting fighter and a bigger draw. He should receive 60%, PBF 40%.
Bad aint it?
10 mill isnt a bad offer at all...but they strictley want it at new wembley stadium because they know its not likeley mayweather will accept...but really this is how it should go....
147 lbs.
10 mill.
Las Vegas
I think Hatton deserves 1 of the three options to swing his way... either less money for mayweather, Wembley, or 140(though i'm not 100% sure the weight will make too much of a difference for this fight in particular...career wise Hatton cant stay at 147).
10 mill isnt a bad offer at all...but they strictley want it at new wembley stadium because they know its not likeley mayweather will accept...
How do you know they are doing it because they don't think Mayweather will accept? What are you - a mind reader?
10 mill isnt a bad offer at all...but they strictley want it at new wembley stadium because they know its not likeley mayweather will accept...but really this is how it should go....
147 lbs.
10 mill.
Las Vegas
Floyd's team have written up a contract and mailed it to Hatton's team? What are the details?
Or were you speaking crap?
Not Literally, we dont know, ellerbe came on BBC and layed down term tho, although the Hobson offer isnt exactly concrete is it?
Where is the bit where he stated what weight the fight would be at? lol
Exactly no where, lol.
Dont be fooled, ricky's a free agent, if he signs with warren again, he'll probably cart out the same old excuses.
Now if ricky wants this fight,
No more stupid offers team hatton know are gonna get rejected, because thats not really negotiation, that makes it look like you dont wanna fight.
Do the fight in vegas.
Its that simple.