Wasn't that fight at heavyweight? for the "IBU" belt or something?

Pretty certain it was at cruiser. From memory, Haye's only fought twice at heavyweight, the win over Barrett and another one in the fight before he fought Enzo.

What are people's verdicts on Haye the man? Is it just me who would love to see him get scattered? Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see a British heavyweight champion again and I think he has finally shook up the Heavyweight divison out of the doldrums......but he is a big of a pr*ck if you ask me.

I've fancied Hatton to beat Pacman since the fight was made. Pacman was made to look good against an over the hill De La Hoya and I'm not sure he will ever have faced the power which Hatton will bring. It will be an absolute classic either way.

I think he's brilliant to be honest. Controversial character, but backs it up in the ring with exciting performances. He's livened up a dead division.

haye's antics are great for the fight...he's selling it,so far around 50,000 tickets have already been sold,and wlad is rattled





news on froch v taylor, The fight will be shown on a delayed basis on ITV4 at 8.30pm on Sunday (April 26th) and repeated on ITV1 at 11.15pm the same evening......according to boxingnews

Ha, that kind of makes me chuckle cos that's the same kind of padwork Rick was taking the p!ss out of Floyd for in the 24/7 in the build up to their fight.

It's strange cos I'm more confident in him stopping Manny than I have in any of his more recent opponents. I just can't see Ricky not winning and winning well too.

Something I thought about too TBH



Floyd Snr isn't shy about the fact that he doesn't rate what Billy Graham had done with Hatton up to the point he took over, even mentioning that Hatton "nearly put him out of the gym cos he couldn't even hit pads at first".

Big respect to Billy Graham for taking Hatton as far as he did, but I get the impression that going under the guidance of Floyd Snr is the best thing he could have done because the guy is a master of technique - especially defensively.

Another thing is I genuinely think Floyd Snr's confidence has rattled the cage of Freddie Roach and Michael Moorer is a bellend anyway - one of the worst examples to follow in terms of a boxer.

Absolutely shocked that the Froch fight isn't been shown live on telly! Unless im wrong?

Quote ="KNOCK OFF NIGEL"Absolutely shocked that the Froch fight isn't been shown live on telly! Unless im wrong?'" No its not being shown. Its available PPV on the net for £9.99 at www.frochvtaylor.com Not sure if Five Live are broadcasting the commentary but it is live on BBC Radio Nottingham. Why ITV signed a deal with Mick Hennesy and are not showing this one I do not know as even an ITV 4 airing would be better than nothing. Not sure who the blames lies with but it's a shabby way to treat a rising star who is after all a World Champion.

Quote ="KNOCK OFF NIGEL"Absolutely shocked that the Froch fight isn't been shown live on telly! Unless im wrong?'" No its not being shown. Its available PPV on the net for £9.99 at www.frochvtaylor.com Not sure if Five Live are broadcasting the commentary but it is live on BBC Radio Nottingham. Why ITV signed a deal with Mick Hennesy and are not showing this one I do not know as even an ITV 4 airing would be better than nothing. Not sure who the blames lies with but it's a shabby way to treat a rising star who is after all a World Champion.

Someone said it was to be shown on ITV4 at 8pm on Sunday but ive checked and its not.

Either Frochs promoters wanted too much or the TV companies wanted to pay too little.

Either way its dogsh:te and a bad move for Frochs attempt to make a name for himself.

hatton v's pacman.

i.m.o hatton will get hammered! both have similar fighting styles so it could well be a 'classic'? but pacman is far quicker than ricky! hatton has not been cut badly for ages but i fear he will be during this fight


i hope i'm wrong..

it was in the paper (times or independent - i forgot) that ITV4 will indeed show it at that time. and itll be on later on ITV1

good stuff

Not on the sky planner last time I looked, hope your right as with a bit of planning can avoid finding out the result

It's on the planner now 8.30 on Sunday Night ITV4.

Didn't think Froch had it in him, Well done Carl

world champ danny aussie green fights tonight

Now come on Calzage stop been a fadge and give people the fight they want.

I'm a massive Hatton fan but sadly I do agree with you.

Joe would destroy him, its not worth it for Calzaghe

Joe doesn't need to put Froch in his place. Joe's work is done!

He has been a superb champion and has retired at the right time.

Nothing else to prove and a domestic dust up probably wouldn't entice him back.

Who's the daddy?

Good prediction. I've not seen the fight yet, so I'll comment later.

The latest Hatton v Pacquaio 24/7 session is available on a certain video sharing site.

I'm getting more and more confident Hatton will do the job. He's doing things I've never seen him do before in training, and if he can bring it to the fight, he'll be awesome and too strong for Manny.

Pacman and Hatton's styles aren't that similar at all. Hatton uses his strength a lot more than Pac, throws a lot of hooks to the body, get his opponent moving backwards using his quick footwork, and tries to get on the inside Pac tends to throw more straight punches and use his footwork to stay on the outside.

Pacman doesn't seem to like being pushed back and being put under pressure. If Pacquiao doesn't end it early, the longer it goes on the harder it will be for him.

Just realised i will be at home for the Hatton fight.





Looks like it up at 3 for the fight then train to edinburgh at 9.




All I can say is he best bloody win.

great shout lad