Live from the M.E.N Arena in Manchester England Russian-born Aussie Kostya Tszyu (31-1-0) defends his IBF Super Lightweight Title against Undefeated IBF No. 1 contender explosive Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton (38-0-0), in Hatton’s home town.
Tszyu says, ''Hatton is a very good fighter. He wants to get something that has belonged to me for many years. I am looking forward to the fight because I have the hunger too. Hatton will give me a tremendous physical challenge, but I will be ready.''
Hatton says, ''I have waited a long time to prove myself against the very best, and now I am getting that chance against a boxer regarded as the king in my weight class… ''As strong as Tszyu is, he is not an exceptional in-fighter,'' Hatton said. ''So, if I move in quick and throw punches, I will have some success. He just pushed and shoved against Mitchell and Judah. However, because he was so physically strong, he could get away with it.
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