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Pt III - Shopping and sharing the spotlight with Chavez
Posted: 04th November 2008 15:53
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Chavez Jnr & Snr: heroes
Julio Cesar Chavez was ringside and attracted plenty of attention of course, but it still amazes me though, that I get recognised by so many people over here, especially the Mexicans.
Ricky Hatton
Quotes of the week
Well, the training is getting tougher and tougher each day, but I've got to say I am enjoying every minute.
The weather is also getting a little harder to take, and it has changed. Just to cheer you up back in Britain it is starting to get colder. It even rained over the weekend - it's just like being in Manchester.
On Saturday night with training over, I managed to pop along to the Mandalay Bay to catch some fights.
Top of the bill was Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr, who managed to outpoint Matt Vanda over 10 rounds. His dad, the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez was ringside and attracted plenty of attention of course.
It still amazes me though, that I get recognised by so many people over here, especially the Mexicans.
There were some other great fights on the card, and all in all it was a good night's boxing - it's certainly nice to see things from the other side of the ropes from time to time.
Memorabilia
On Sunday I managed to get a rubdown. As the training gets tougher and tougher it will be important to keep loose with these regular sessions.
After that, fully refreshed, I decided to get some relaxation so we popped over to Caeser's Palace and into the shops at The Forum.
I've got my eye on some memorabilia to take back home - I've just bought a new house and have a games room to fill!
It's Monday now and I have to be brief, we're about to head off to the gym for sparring...
Ricky
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Comments
Rich Field says...
Yo, Ricky, Spank that Yank. Take him out good and proper, right on the kisser. Make him see stars. Keep your guard up, move your head and feet, use that jab to destroy him just like Joe did against Roy. Kick his ass. All the best mate.
Posted 16:56 11th November 2008
Rob Youd says...
Ricky, me and the wife and flying out on the 18th for you fight, spending a week in Vegas. I agree, your going to shut PM big mouth shut once and for all. Good luck mate, looking forward to watching you in action at the MGM.
Posted 12:48 10th November 2008
Babs Khan says...
go on ricky we love you. You are a true gentlemen the way you conduct yourself in the ring and specially out of the ring. You will win on a stoppage late 9 or 10 round.
Posted 09:27 5th November 2008
Marty C says...
great to hear ur working ur socks off Ricky..keep the mental side strong and best wishes from Ireland, this will be only the 2nd fight I have missed, sadly, but I will be tuned in on fight night, you are the elite of boxing, youre a true fighter, courage and a heart of a lion. Go knock em out
Posted 00:48 5th November 2008
Sean Ward says...
Flying over for the fight Ricky, I know you'll do us all proud!
Posted 19:35 4th November 2008
Ben Leach says...
do manchester proud ricky, me and all the army boys will be cheering you on pal
Posted 18:39 4th November 2008
Matthew Jackson says...
Would firstly like to wish Ricky all the best in his upcoming fight, even though im a Manchester United fan, I have the upmost respect for the reigning light welterweight champion of the world. I am a huge fan, reading about Ricky getting some memorabilia from Vegas, all I hope is that he brings home a win, and set up a major mouth watering clash with Oscar De La Hoya.
Posted 18:02 4th November 2008
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