16 years ago

Date: 24th May 2008

Title: IBO World Super-lightweight Title

Promoter: Maloney Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions

Tv: Sky Sports & Versus

Ricky Hatton
( 43 - 1 - 0 )
Weight: 139¾ lbs

Juan Lazcano
( 37 - 4 - 1 )
Weight: 139¾ lbs

On Saturday, 24th May 2008, Ricky Hatton faced Juan Lazcano at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England. The bout, promoted by Maloney Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions, was for the IBO World Super-lightweight Title, marking Hatton's second defense of the title. The referee for the match was Howard Foster.

Both fighters entered the ring with impressive records; Hatton held a record of 43-1-0, while Lazcano's record stood at 37-4-1. Weighing in at 139¾ lbs each, the two fighters were evenly matched in terms of size. This was a big night in the career of Ricky Hatton who was fighting in front of his home crowd for the first time in nearly 3 years. Hatton's camp had expressed being nervous in the buildup and Lazcano's trainer, Ronnie Shields, suggested that Hatton was past his prime and ready for defeat.

However, Hatton ultimately emerged victorious in the match, winning by unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout as follows: Phil Austin 120-108, Marcus McDonnell 120-110, and Pat Russell 118-110.