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Hatton reclaims IBF title |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 19 January 2007 |
 Unbeaten Ricky Hatton (42-0, 30 KOs) regained the IBF junior welterweight championship with a twelve round unanimous decision over defending champion Juan Urango (17-1, 13 KOs) Saturday night at Paris Las Vegas. Hatton was much quicker and outboxed Urango over the first four rounds. Urango has his best round in the fifth, landing some murderous body punches on "the Hitman." Hatton, however, was able to adjust and regained the advantage in the sixth. Hatton was able to beat Urango to the punch in most the exchanges for the rest of the fight and went on to victory by scores of 119-109 on all cards.
 Former two-time lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo (55-7-1, 47 KOs) barely overcame a spirited effort by previously undefeated Herman Ngoudjo (15-1, 9 KOs) winning a twelve round split decision. Despite having only 15 pro fights, Ngoudjo put on an aggressive and polished performance, for the most part giving as good as he got. Castillo upped the tempo down the stretch and came away with a 115-113 lead on two cards. Ngoudjo was up 115-113 on the third card.
 Welterweight Matthew Hatton (30-3, 11 KOs) dealt a seven round beatdown to veteran Frank Houghtaling (19-13-5). Hatton, younger brother of Ricky, dropped Houghtaling in round four and Houghtaling's corner finally halted the slaughter after round seven.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 22 January 2007 )
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