Ricky Hatton vs Juan Lazcano Saturday May 24th in England is suppose to be a feel good fight for Ricky after getting his lights turned out by Floyd Mayweather Jr. 5 months ago. Mexican Juan Lazcano, 37-4-1, 27 KO’s, is the #8 ranked Jr. welterweight In the world and will challenge Ricky Hatton in the 12-round bout for Hatton’s world championship.Sportsbook giant Bodoglife.com has Ricky Hatton as a -1000 boxing betting favorite in the Ricky Hatton vs Juan Lazcano bout.

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Both of these fighters are aggressive, durable and seasoned but Hatton has the edge in speed. The #8 pound-4-pound Ricky Hatton, 43-1, 31 KO’s, will be fighting in front of 30,000 rabid fans on Versus network. Lazcano, 33, hasn’t fought in over 15 months since he lost by decision to Brooklyn fighter Vivian Harris, 28-3-1. Lazcano has an aggressive demeanor and is a strong 5'9" fighter with sharp punches. Hatton will probably try to mix boxing and slugging in his style against the slower footspeed of Lazcano. The OVER\UNDER boxing betting line is 10.5 Rounds in the Ricky Hatton vs Juan Lazcano bout.

This figures to be an exciting bout that will show if Ricky Hatton, 29, has recovered from his first professional defeat against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Their have been reports of Ricky Hatton downing an alleged 57 pints, 17 Vodka and Red Bulls, four vodka shots, 3 whiskeys chasers, and a bottle of Moet! Ricky will need to take Lazcano serious because the “Hispanic Causing Panic” knows how to fight. Hatton has looked strong in recent workouts but with an off-season of drinking binges he might not be at his best. Will Ricky have an off night? Can Lazcano use his height and reach advantages?

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