[Tony2005]

Hatton goes back to the same ring where just over a year ago he lost his unbeaten record to Floyd Mayweather when he was knocked out in the 10th round.

Since then he has had one fight ...a rather laboured points win over non puncher Juan Lazcano who did floor Hatton in the 10th but was never going to get a decision in Hattons back yard.

Hatton then split with his life long trainer and is now under the wing of Floyd Mayweather snr.

.Mayweather started his trainers career in his sons corner until a arguement between the two spelt not only the parting in their working relationship but also in their personal lives...

Now Hatton goes back to defend his Light welterweight belt against Paul Malignaggi an Italian American brought up on the tough streets of New York.

Malignaggi brings to the fight a great record of only one defeat in over 30 contests and that was to the great Miguel Cotto who although knocking Malignaggi down in round three and breaking his jaw couldnt stop the fight going the distance.

Malignaggi is a very light puncher with less the 6 knock outs on his record but is very quick and throws a lot of punches and as shown in the Cotto fight has a warriors heart.

Hatton is taking no chamces here and has been in Vegas for five weeks fine tuning preperations and he knows that a defeat early Sunday morning our time basically ends his career...

This im sure will be a close fight and the further it goes the better Mallignaggis chances are....If Hatton can get to him within the first 4 or 5 rounds then Hatton should prevail ...but if Malignaggi can weather the early onslaught and take Hatton into the middle/ later rounds the belt could be staying the other side of the pond.....

My fancy for this fight is..

Hatton to win within rounds one to five...

Maloiginaggi to win on late stoppage (10-12) or a points decision..


The fight is ment to start around 3.30am

I will post a few links on Saturday for anyone who wants to see it...