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Hatton: he who dares wins
Down at City, the stadium is taking shape. The floor seats are being fitted, the ring is in place and the stadium looks amazing - with Hatton all over it. I guess for one night only it will be the Hatton Stadium of Manchester... it really is the stuff dreams are made of.
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Ricky Hatton v Juan Lazcano
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Wednesday, May 21
I started the day doing some autograph signings for my fans and the various charities I do work for.
I saw the fight programme and had a good read ahead of the fight. The merchandisers have done a great job.
Then it was down to the Betta Bodies Gym for the last day of serious training. I've got to be honest, I felt really good I can't wait for that bell to go on Saturday.
Paul from the Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society called into the gym and dropped off some gifts for me including my very own Del Boy sheepskin coat! Lovely Jubbly!
Down at City, the stadium is taking shape. The floor seats are being fitted, the ring is in place and the stadium looks amazing - with Hatton all over it.
I guess for one night only it will be the Hatton Stadium of Manchester... it really is the stuff dreams are made of.
I also heard today that Mike Tyson is coming to the fight. He is one of my boxing heroes.
What a fighter Mike was in his prime and although I have got other things to concentrate on come Saturday, I am looking forward to meeting him again.
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Comments
Terry Doyle says...
go ed Ricky lad, the one Manc that Scousers love, wish I was wit all the lads who are goin for a jaunt down the M62 to see the fight, but nevermind, cant wait to watch it, even tho I will be away wit the missus an the little un' haha
Posted 13:10 22nd May 2008
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