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Ricky Hatton Poster Autograph
a Signed On Site Poster measuring approxiamately
16x23 inches that has been signed by the NEW IBF World Champ
after defeat of the Great Kosta Tszyu.
Ricky Hatton
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RICKY HATTON vs EAMON MAGEE
The Manchester crowd gave the occasion a
great sense of expectancy at the MEN Arena. As the bell
rang for round 1, they looked to the local hero, Hatton
to tee off with his trademark, punishing body shots. Boy,
were they in for a surprise. Hatton approached Magee on
the ropes, but was caught with sharp counterpunches, one
of which unceremoniously dumped Hatton on to the canvas
for the first time in his career. To his credit, Hatton
was up quickly, but Magee's hand speed and power troubled
the favourite for the first two rounds, and the Hitman was
jolted again in round 2 with an awesome Magee combination.
However, the tide did finally turn from round 3 onwards.
The Hitman started to box clever, as Magee spent an inordinate
amount of time on a tiny stretch of the ropes just outside
his corner. Hatton developed a strategy of moving in carefully,
unleashing a few head and body shots, then retreating to
a safe distance once again. That way he avoided his rival's
quick, hard southpaw shots that were now finding their mark
much less frequently. Also, the home favourite used more
head movement on the way in, something that his defence
badly needed at this point.
After winning probably only one of the first
4 rounds, Hatton from round 5 onwards took control of the
fight with intelligence and assurance. Magee insisted on
remaining in the 'phone booth' that he constructed by his
corner for huge periods of time, while the champion forged
on, finally beginning to outclass the older man. He was
putting up a feisty and strategic fight to keep the clever,
hard man, Eamonn Magee at bay. The Hitman's work-rate and
stamina were exceptional and made a big difference in the
fighters' differing standard of boxing throughout the middle
rounds.
Ricky Hatton's plan at this stage was definitely
to box his way to a clear points decision over his rival.
And it was a plan that was to prove successful, even though
Magee took probably 2 out of the final 3 rounds with a late
surge. Hatton looked to be on cruise control here, making
sure there would be no high drama late in the fight as there
was early on. The fight was an exciting and engrossing one,
with both fighters turning in thinking performances.
