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Ricky Hatton KO's TV Stars
Source: Press Release
Photo: Jane Warburton/MMG
March 26, 2008 |
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Ricky Hatton delivered a knockout blow to Ant
and Dec last weekend, snubbing the British TV stars for big pal Matthew
Macklin.
The world light-welterweight champion was due to appear on their prime-time
show 'Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway' which pulls in millions of
television viewers.
But 'The Hitman' told the Geordie duo to count him out when he realised his
scheduled ITV appearance clashed with Macklin's fight against Yory Boy
Campas in Dublin, Ireland.
Hatton, 29, promised Macklin he would be in his corner when he fought Campas
and was adamant that he wouldn't let his mate down.
Hatton who defends his IBO and Ring Magazine titles against Juan Lazcano at
City of Manchester Stadium on May 24 explained: "I couldn't let Matthew
down. He has always been there for me and was an invaluable member of my
team in Las Vegas last year when I fought Jose Luis Castilo and Floyd
Mayweather.
"It would have been great to appear on TV with Ant and Dec, who I am a great
admirer of, but it was no contest when I realised the date clashed with
Matthew's big fight. I hope being in Dublin helped Matthew because it was a
magnificent win for him, and hopefully we will make it a double celebration
when I beat Lazcano."
Frank Maloney, who promotes the Hatton vs. Lazcano bout, said "My initial
reaction was that appearing on Ant and Dec's show was a must because it
would help the Lazcano fight.
"Ricky understands the importance of promotional work, but was insistent on
going over the Ireland for Macklin's fight. He is that type of fella, and
loyalty to his friends means a lot to him, and that is why he has massive
public appeal."
Ricky Hatton appears at City of Manchester Stadium on May 24, 2008 on a
Frank Maloney Promotions/Punch Promotions bill with full undercard support.
Tickets are priced from £30 to £500 ringside and can be purchased from
www.ticketmaster.co.uk, www.rickyhitmanhatton.co.uk and www.frankmaloney.com |
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