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03-09-2008, 13:25
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By Mark Vester
The strong rumor reported many weeks ago on BoxingScene.com is on the verge of becoming a reality. The Manchester Evening News reports that unless a serious issue comes up, Ricky Hatton is going to announce that Floyd Mayweather Sr. will train him for the upcoming title bout with IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi on November 22. Floyd Sr's son, Floyd Mayweather Jr, gave the Manchester fighter his only loss last December.
The only thing the Hatton camp is waiting on is the final go-ahead from Oscar De La Hoya. While De La Hoya is Hatton's promoter, there could be an obvious conflict. De La Hoya is being trained by Mayweather Sr. for the December 6 bout with Manny Pacquiao. That final hurdle is the only issue standing in the way of the deal being finalized.
The paper speculates that Hatton may have to fly to America for several weeks and share a training camp with De La Hoya.
Billy Graham, Hatton's longtime trainer who was fired several weeks ago by the fighter, was upset upon hearing the news that Ricky was going to hire the Mayweather Sr.
"I think it's ludicrous," said Graham. "I'm not saying he's not a good trainer, but it's outrageous. He's not the trainer for Ricky Hatton."
By Mark Vester
The strong rumor reported many weeks ago on BoxingScene.com is on the verge of becoming a reality. The Manchester Evening News reports that unless a serious issue comes up, Ricky Hatton is going to announce that Floyd Mayweather Sr. will train him for the upcoming title bout with IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi on November 22. Floyd Sr's son, Floyd Mayweather Jr, gave the Manchester fighter his only loss last December.
The only thing the Hatton camp is waiting on is the final go-ahead from Oscar De La Hoya. While De La Hoya is Hatton's promoter, there could be an obvious conflict. De La Hoya is being trained by Mayweather Sr. for the December 6 bout with Manny Pacquiao. That final hurdle is the only issue standing in the way of the deal being finalized.
The paper speculates that Hatton may have to fly to America for several weeks and share a training camp with De La Hoya.
Billy Graham, Hatton's longtime trainer who was fired several weeks ago by the fighter, was upset upon hearing the news that Ricky was going to hire the Mayweather Sr.
"I think it's ludicrous," said Graham. "I'm not saying he's not a good trainer, but it's outrageous. He's not the trainer for Ricky Hatton."