Marquez up for Hatton fight

Mexican already agrees to take on Hatton in Manchester

Last updated: 18th November 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

I have informed him of the possibility of a showdown in England, in Manchester, against Ricky Hatton and he immediately accepted the challenge, accepted the opportunity and would love to come to Manchester.

Richard Schaefer
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Richard Schaefer told Sky Sports News that Juan Manuel Marquez has already accepted the challenge of fighting Ricky Hatton in Manchester next year.

'The Hitman' looks increasingly likely to step back into the ring with him recently saying he has started to feel the itch again after watching the fighters he promotes in action.

Hatton suffered the second loss of his career in Las Vegas in May with a brutal knockout by Manny Pacquiao, after previously losing to a tenth-round stoppage at the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Hatton Promotions chief executive Gareth Williams has said that if Hatton was to return then a showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez in Manchester next year would be the ideal comeback fight.

Golden Boy Promotions in America agree that a light-welterweight fight between the two would be a great event, and their chief executive Schaefer says that Marquez has already given the idea the green light.

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"Gareth Williams has indicated to me Ricky would like to fight Juan Manuel Marquez," Schaefer said on Sky Sports News.

"I think it would be a great, great all-action showdown so I'm frankly extremely excited if that fight could happen."

Marquez also suffered defeat against Mayweather as he lost a one-sided contest on points, but he would relish the chance to make amends by taking on Hatton in front of his own fans at the City of Manchester Stadium.

"Absolutely, that's what Gareth has mentioned and I have had conversations with Juan Manuel Marquez on Monday here at my offices," Schaefer added about the venue for the proposed fight.

"I have informed him of the possibility of a showdown in England, in Manchester, against Ricky Hatton and he immediately accepted the challenge, accepted the opportunity and would love to come to Manchester."

36-year-old Marquez is a three-weight world champion and the tough Mexican would be a challenging opponent for Hatton to take on in his return to action.

Comments (10)

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Tom Simpson says...

JMM will destroy hatton at light welterweight. Ricky won't last 12 rounds.

Posted 19:54 2nd January 2010

Harry Jones says...

if hatton gets back into shape he could beat marquaz i he works on the inside like hi did against kostya tszyu.

Posted 09:13 19th November 2009

A A says...

Yes, what a prospect! this would be a great all out war fare...both fighters love to attack and would be eager to end their previous loss.This would be a mouth watering contest.

Posted 08:53 19th November 2009

Michael Hopkinson says...

Very predictable that Ricky has decided to come back into boxing but who wants to watch this fight? Ricky showed against Manny that he's got very little left in the tank, no punch resistance whatsoever after boozing and eating like a 20 stoner, whilst Marquez proved against Floyd that he can't move up thwe weights and transfer his power and speed with him. (Watch the fight again and check out his fleshy waist if you don't believe me). This would be a boring figt in my opinion, Mrquex would be better moving back down to lightweight where he belongs and taking on a youngster like Valero, while if Ricky really does have to come back I'd rather see him in with Bradley for a real challenge, not just a money spinner. BUT, this is boxing! Money talks!

Posted 08:49 19th November 2009

Russell Thomas says...

Ricky was a fantastic ambassador for British boxing, but has nothing left to prove. He will never surpass his ring achievements to date and looking at how his weight has ballooned again makes me wonder if his body is up to it. Also you have to question whether his punch resistance has now gone. Please hang up the gloves Ricky, this is what histeam should be advising him!

Posted 08:26 19th November 2009

Roy Gurung says...

why return to boxing, he has proven in the past that he is a good boxer but not a great, what he thinks he will achieve by returning is not possible. He can never be regarded as a great now, even he does beat one or two more opponents in a what seems to be worthless battles....

Posted 06:22 19th November 2009

Lee Uhlyk says...

marquez would be on the deck by the 4th round. he is not good enough for the hitman. hatton is too good for the likes of marquez.

Posted 01:35 19th November 2009

Eamonn Quinn says...

Hasn't Hatton been embarassed enough recently without being destroyed by the class act that is JMM. Marquez was beaten by floyd because the weight was too high. At Light-Welter he will destroy Hatton

Posted 00:47 19th November 2009

Michael Anthony says...

Dont get me wrong,I am English and wanted Ricky to win every fight ive watched him in but I cannot see this fight ending any other way than with Hatton out cold on his back again! He could soon be known as the HITMAN for the way he Hits the deck after a couple of rounds.He cant take a punch no more and needs to call it a day before people he gets hurt and ruins his rep.No point taking smaller fights either. So far hes only been beat by two of the best all time boxers so end it there mate

Posted 00:24 19th November 2009

James H says...

Oh no!

Posted 22:46 18th November 2009
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