Hatton to face Lazcano in Manchester

Ricky Hatton will defend his IBO light welterweight title against Juan Lazcano in Manchester on May 24, the English fighter said. The 29-year-old former WBC and IBF holder has not fought since being knocked out by American Floyd Mayweather Jnr in Las...

Ricky Hatton will defend his IBO light welterweight title against Juan Lazcano in Manchester on May 24, the English fighter said.

The 29-year-old former WBC and IBF holder has not fought since being knocked out by American Floyd Mayweather Jnr in Las Vegas in December when he moved up a weight to challenge for the WBC welterweight crown.

Hatton, beaten just once in his career, said the fight would take place at the City of Manchester Stadium, home of his favourite football team Manchester City.

The 32-year-old Lazcano, Mexican-born but based in California, has not fought since losing to Vivian Harris in an eliminator for the WBC light-welterweight title in Las Vegas more than a year ago.

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