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Hatton fans to hit Las Vegas
04 September 2008
The city of Las Vegas will be flooded by boxing fans from around the globe in November as it plays host to Ricky Hatton's next big fight.
British boxer Hatton will square up against American fighter Paulie Malignaggi, the IBF light-welterweight champion, at the MGM Grand in Vegas on 22 November.
The bout will represent a return for Hatton to the scene where he lost his unbeaten record against Floyd Mayweather last December.
It was recently announced that the Mancunian fighter will be working with Mayweather's father, Floyd Mayweather Senior, as he prepares for the upcoming fight.
In a statement on his website, Hatton said: 'At this stage of my career I am not going to change my style too much, but you are never too old to learn.
'I have spoken with my team and we are all sure that I'll benefit from Floyd's incredible knowledge. The fight against Malignaggi is make or break and I'm convinced this will be the best training camp I have ever had.'
It was originally planned that the fight would be held in New York's Madison Square Garden, but Hatton reportedly pushed for it to be moved to Las Vegas to make it cheaper for his travelling fans.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
British boxer Hatton will square up against American fighter Paulie Malignaggi, the IBF light-welterweight champion, at the MGM Grand in Vegas on 22 November.
The bout will represent a return for Hatton to the scene where he lost his unbeaten record against Floyd Mayweather last December.
It was recently announced that the Mancunian fighter will be working with Mayweather's father, Floyd Mayweather Senior, as he prepares for the upcoming fight.
In a statement on his website, Hatton said: 'At this stage of my career I am not going to change my style too much, but you are never too old to learn.
'I have spoken with my team and we are all sure that I'll benefit from Floyd's incredible knowledge. The fight against Malignaggi is make or break and I'm convinced this will be the best training camp I have ever had.'
It was originally planned that the fight would be held in New York's Madison Square Garden, but Hatton reportedly pushed for it to be moved to Las Vegas to make it cheaper for his travelling fans.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
