Maybe he has ambitions of some future big welterweight fights? De La Hoya? Mayweather rematch? These are the big money, big reputation fights that Hatton really wants.

He will fight some1 in his division first and then i think he'll have a re match with Mayweather over here i hope

Unless Hlatchwayo can get down to light-welter then it looks like Ricky's next fight will be at welter. The one after that won't be De La Hoya or Mayweather as they are fighting each other again in September.

As I posted further up the thread, he's looking at 2 more fights then a possible Mayweather rematch. I also read on Hatton's site that he has a 2 year 5 fight plan. I've no doubt he'll be looking at 2 or 3 massive fights in that lot. I must admit I'm surprised he's staying at Welterweight, although you can understand why he has.

I wonder how realistic the issue of Ricky looking for a rematch with Mayweather is. I mean, if an interviewer asks him "would you like a rematch" then he is going to say "yes". And then the journalist makes his headline "Hatton says - I want a rematch". But whether he really expects to get one is something I am sceptical about.

Latest reports say that Hlatchwayo will get down to Light-welter and it is Ricky's IBO title that is at stake. Apparently Hlatchwayo fought at lightweight as recently as 2004 and is small for a welterweight.

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Lazcano would be a very disappointing opponent, given that he hasn't fought in 15 months and that last fight was a loss to Vivian Harris, who then was knocked out by Junior Witter in his next fight. Witter's people would have a field day, though.

Must say I'd be disappointed with Lazcano as an opponent (which is looking likely) having said that I'll still go.

Enjoyed the Pavlik vs. Taylor catchweight fight this morning. Pavlik deserved to win, but I thought it was closer than the judges scored (117-111, 116-112 and 115-113).



A crossroads for both fighters really. Taylor's camp reckons he can't make the middleweight limit anymore and is destined to step up to super-middle; Taylor certainly looked lively at the heavier weight.



As for Pavlik, he could dominate for a while. Looks like Gary Lockett is the mandatory, whilst his promoter is pushing for Felix Trinidad at MSG (possibly around the Puerto Rican Day Parade!). John Duddy is also a money spinner. I reckon Pavlik would beat all three; bit concerned that Trinidad is becoming a circus. Would be interesting for Pavlik to fight one or two of these guys then take on either Abraham for the undisputed title or ‘Winky’ Wright.

Just heard the following - not sure if its confirmed or just rumour



Oscar De La Hoya will fight Steve Forbes ( contender II runner up)

I think that Mayweather is more interested in fleecing the [url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/69341/WWE-Press-Release-On-Floyd-Mayweather-Jr.-Appearing-At-No-Way-Out.htmwrestling public these days[/url than a match up with Hatton. He comfortably beat Hatton and tbh I don't think anyone is really that interested in a re-match over in the US because it was pretty one-sided.