19 years ago
Ricky Hatton vs Carlos Maussa
Date: 26th November 2005
Venue: Sheffield Arena, Yorkshire, England
Title: WBA & IBF World Super-lightweight Title
Promoter: Fight Academy
Tv: Sky Sports
Ricky Hatton
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39
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0
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0
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Weight: 139¾ lbs
Carlos Maussa
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20
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2
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0
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Weight: 139¾ lbs
In a highly anticipated unification bout, Ricky Hatton defended his International Boxing Federation (IBF) Light Welterweight Title against Carlos Maussa, who held the World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Welterweight Title. The match took place on Saturday, 26th November 2005 at the Sheffield Arena in Yorkshire, England. Promoted by Fight Academy and officiated by referee Mickey Vann, the contest featured Hatton, a Manchester native with an impressive record of 39-0-0, and Maussa, hailing from Monteria, Colombia, with a record of 20-2-0. Both fighters weighed in at 139¾ lbs.
From the very beginning, the fight was intense and closely contested. Hatton suffered a cut in the first round, but the injury did not deter him from continuing to engage with his opponent. Over the course of the bout, Hatton adjusted his style and threw a flurry of punches from close range to further exhaust the WBA welterweight champion, Maussa.
As the fight progressed, Hatton encountered some minor stumbles, momentarily disrupting his rhythm. However, in the seventh round, he managed to trap Maussa against the ropes, punishing him with a series of powerful blows. Despite these setbacks, Maussa remained resilient and continued to fight.
The decisive moment of the match came in the ninth round when Hatton cornered Maussa and dropped him with a devastating left hook. Referee Mickey Vann initiated the count, and as Maussa's cornermen entered the ring at the count of nine, Vann waved off the contest, declaring Hatton the winner by knockout at 1:10 in round 9.
With this victory, Ricky Hatton successfully defended his IBF Light Welterweight Title and added the WBA Light Welterweight Title to his collection, solidifying his status as a unified champion. The match was broadcast on Sky Sports.
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