Topic: Matthew Hatton

Mexican prodigy Alvarez downs Hatton for WBC crown

AFP Global Edition - 348 days ago
Unbeaten Mexican prodigy Saul Alvarez became the youngest world champion in super welterweight history by defeating Britain's Matthew Hatton for the vacant World Boxing Council crown.The 20-year-old freckled redhead, whose nickname "Canelo" is Spanish for cinnamon, on Saturday improved to ...

Alvarez heavy but Hatton bout still on

AFP Global Edition - 349 days ago
Mexican sensation Saul Alvarez came in almost two pounds over the agreed weight limit Friday, but his world title clash with Britain's Matthew Hatton was still on for Saturday.Alvarez, whose red hair and freckles account for his nickname Canelo -- "Cinnamon ...

Hatton and Alvarez to scrap for super welter title

AFP Global Edition - 349 days ago
Britain's Matthew Hatton and Mexico's Saul Alvarez both vowed to walk away from their Saturday showdown with the super welterweight belt once owned by Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao."Opportunities mean nothing if you don?t take them," said Hatton, who ...

Hatton and Alvarez to battle for super welterweight title

AFP Global Edition - 350 days ago
Britain's Matthew Hatton and Mexico's Saul Alvarez both vowed to walk away from their Saturday showdown with the super welterweight belt once owned by Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao."Opportunities mean nothing if you don?t take them," said Hatton, who ...

British boxer Hatton to take Pac-Man crown

AFP Asian Edition - 365 days ago
The super welterweight crown stripped from Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao could find its way into the gloved hands of Britain's Matthew Hatton next month.World Boxing Council officials said Wednesday that the winner of the March 5 fight between Hatton ...