Latest reports say that Hlatchwayo will get down to Light-welter and it is Ricky's IBO title that is at stake. Apparently Hlatchwayo fought at lightweight as recently as 2004 and is small for a welterweight.

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Lazcano would be a very disappointing opponent, given that he hasn't fought in 15 months and that last fight was a loss to Vivian Harris, who then was knocked out by Junior Witter in his next fight. Witter's people would have a field day, though.

Must say I'd be disappointed with Lazcano as an opponent (which is looking likely) having said that I'll still go.

Enjoyed the Pavlik vs. Taylor catchweight fight this morning. Pavlik deserved to win, but I thought it was closer than the judges scored (117-111, 116-112 and 115-113).

A crossroads for both fighters really. Taylor's camp reckons he can't make the middleweight limit anymore and is destined to step up to super-middle; Taylor certainly looked lively at the heavier weight.

As for Pavlik, he could dominate for a while. Looks like Gary Lockett is the mandatory, whilst his promoter is pushing for Felix Trinidad at MSG (possibly around the Puerto Rican Day Parade!). John Duddy is also a money spinner. I reckon Pavlik would beat all three; bit concerned that Trinidad is becoming a circus. Would be interesting for Pavlik to fight one or two of these guys then take on either Abraham for the undisputed title or ‘Winky’ Wright.

Just heard the following - not sure if its confirmed or just rumour

Oscar De La Hoya will fight Steve Forbes ( contender II runner up)

I think that Mayweather is more interested in fleecing the rlwrestling public these daysrl than a match up with Hatton. He comfortably beat Hatton and tbh I don't think anyone is really that interested in a re-match over in the US because it was pretty one-sided.

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According to boxrec.com, a rematch will take place on September 20th of 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

boxrec = the worst source of info for upcoming fights anywhere on the net.

rlCalzaghe "better be willing to die"rl in his fight with Hopkins.

My only concern for this fight is that Calzaghe is stepping up to light heavyweight from super middle weight.

That is the only reason Hopkins is even going to compete imo.

I'm still thinking a Calzaghe victory though.

K/O in the 6th; he will be too strong for an aging Hopkins, and too quick as he is used to a faster pace in the lower weight division

I know it's all to build the hype around the fight and that arrogance is all part and parcel of boxing. But who is he kidding, Calzaghe will take him to pieces if he fights to anywhere near his potential.

Did anyone watch Klitchsko vs Ibragimov? Didn't catch it myself but it read like a predictable bore fest by all accounts.

Did anyone catch the John Duddy fight? That boy has got a chin but it was a nasty cut above his left eye.

An absolute dire fight. Went the full 12 rounds of Klitchsko jabbing and Ibragimov throuwing bombs but missung due to not enough reach. One of the commentators summed it up when they said that Klitchsko is terrified of getting knocked out. He just dambs away with his jab until his apponant is so out of it he can guarantee a win by knock out. If his opponent stands up to the bombs, Klitchsko goes back to the jab. Slow, boring and not what you expect from a unification fight. Some one said that Klitchsko has the physic of a champion and talent of a champion but a questionable chin, this makes him unbelievably cautious. Everyone wants to love him but until he puts in some special performances, he will continue to be boo'd as he was last night.