Ricky at the head-to-head

Some of the Hatton band came to the head-to-head and it's great when you hear them bang the drum and play the trumpets. We had a dress rehearsal in the stadium... Brilliant! Just wait till the whole band turns up on Saturday - and 55,000 backing singers!

Ricky Hatton
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THE HOMECOMING
Ricky Hatton v Juan Lazcano
IBO Light-Welterweight title
Live on Sky Box Office
7.30pm, Saturday, May 24
Call 08442 410888 to book
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Busy day today as the fight draws closer.

I went to the head to head press conference at Manchester City's ground, The City of Manchester Stadium and met Juan Lazcarno in person for the first time.

He seems a quiet man and was very polite, but that is what you would expect. You can tell he's a pro.

I also met Paulie Malignaggi and Lovemore N'Dou. That will be another great fight and our Kid was there with Craig Watson for their fight.

It was good to see my mate Marco Antonio Barrera. He has flown in all the way from Mexico for this fight he is a true legend.

I then went into the stadium and saw the final touches being made to the ring. There is not a bad seat in the house, it will definately be some event.

They have some big screens and HATTON is all over the ground.

Some of the Hatton band came to the head-to-head and it's great when you hear them bang the drum and play the trumpets.

We had a dress rehearsal in the stadium... Brilliant! Just wait till the whole band turns up on Saturday - and 55,000 backing singers!

I am very close to the weight so I will watch what I eat until after the weigh-in.

It's looking good... I can't wait!