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Raring to go

Posted: 20th May 2008 09:46

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Saturday, May 17

Well, all the hard work has been done so it's time to get some last minute shopping done before the fight. I'm hoping to get some well deserved holidays straight after the fight.

I went into Hyde and had a photograph taken of Jennifer me and Campbell. I already have a big photograph in the front room and it needs updating so the new photograph will take pride of place over the fireplace.

Sunday, May 18

Juan Lazcano arrived in Manchester today and settled into his hotel, Malignaggi will arrive on Tuesday.

I hear he has been training in Italy to adjust to the time difference. Apart from a run, Sunday is another day of rest.

I watched the first instalment of the SKY programme; "At home with the Hatton's" I had a good laugh, I thought they did a good job.

Monday, May 19

Back in the gym training. Slight detour before training with a puncture, but that is the only thing that's been flat lately.

Training today was great I felt like I was jumping out of my skin. I can't wait to get it on.

My friend Robert Diaz came over from America. He works with Golden Boy and has been a great help in the preparation for this fight.

He used to look after Marco Antonio Barrera and with a bit of luck Marco will be at the fight on Saturday.

This will be a busy week with all the media interest around the fight. Talking of which I did a phone in with Chris Evans on Radio 2. The last time he phoned me I had just got home from a run and was in the bath. I got it right this time.

I have been learning Spanish from a book. I have an apartment in Spain and I will spend some time there this year. I want to learn the lingo. I now know how to ask for the bill, one thing at a time.