Hatton gives up IBF belt!

[texanballer713]

Ricky Hatton’s promoter Dennis Hobson has confirmed the Hitman relinquished his International Boxing Federation light welterweight title Friday night - and will now be moving directly on to his mouth-watering Las Vegas showdown with Jose Luis Castillo this summer. Speaking from his home in Jersey, Hobson said: “We informed the IBF by letter Friday night that we are moving on to the super-fight with Castillo in June without the IBF title. “Ricky is very proud to be a two-time IBF champion, and, speaking as a promoter, the IBF have always been great to work with. This is a decision we’d have preferred not to have had to make, but, having thought long and hard about it, I believe this is the best way forward for Ricky.” The Fight Academy boss added that he remains disappointed that IBF No.1 Lovemore N’dou’s management (promoters Grange Old School Boxing and manager Bill Treacy) made little effort to discuss putting together the IBF mandated fight between the Australian-based journeyman and Hatton.

A super fight will be great

[uppercut_84]

What was the point of fighting Urango?

[texanballer713]

What was the point of fighting Urango?

Good point, im guessing for money and more publicity

[medium-deek]

I guess you could legitimately ask why he fought Urango. But lets just look forward to the fact that the fight with Castillo is happening.

[uppercut_84]

He needs to develop his stomach muscles, as he would get punished by some deadly body shots by Castillo.

[bishop2006]

What was the use of fighting Urango,it was obvious this was gna happen,am happy the Castillo fights gna happen,but it was ****** 4 him 2 fight Urango,he probly wanted it 2 look good on his record that he won another world title

[PRboxingfan]

What was the point of fighting Urango?

It's called marketing. It was supposed to be a showcase fight for him and for Castillo on the same night. Two fights to make both fighters look really good and awaken more interest in their fight. Unfortunately, Ricky danced around too much (in a boring fight) and Castillo almost lost to a very game Ngoudjo.

Ricky can always get a title fight if he wants one. I'm sure M'baye, Witter, or Torres would be happy to fight him. If N'Dou has to fight Hopkins or whomever is available next in the IBF rankings, the winner would also give Hatton a shot.

[SAN D13GO VILLAN]

This sucks because this fight should be for the Title.

[uppercut_84]

This sucks because this fight should be for the Title.

IBO and The Ring belt are up for grabs.

[SAN D13GO VILLAN]

Who has the Ring belt? Hatton?