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Saturday, 14 November 2009
Hatton title draw agony
Manchester Evening News
MATTHEW Hatton’s world title hopes ended in tatters as a controversial draw with IBO welterweight champion Lovemore N’dou robbed him of the chance of following in the footsteps of David Haye and Amir Khan.
The 28-year-old was bidding to become the latest Brit to conquer the world, but saw his hopes dashed by the judges’ scorecards in Stoke.
N’dou immediately offered the 28-year-old a rematch in South Africa, but Hatton angrily snapped: “If I can’t get a decision here, how am I going to get one there?”
Hatton looked to have edged a close fight, throwing and landing more shots than his 38-year-old opponent.
But that wasn’t enough to see him emulate brother, Ricky, and claim his first world title.
A dejected Hatton said: “That’s the way the judges saw it. It was a tough fight, but I thought I won it. It is very disappointing. I’m my own worst critic, but I know when I watch the tape that I won that fight.
“I don’t care what Lovemore says, I won that fight. I threw more punches and landed more shots.”
Upon the final bell N’dou looked like a man ready to concede his title – and he looked as surprised as anyone in the arena when the fight adjudged to be a draw.
But afterwards he insisted he’d done enough to hold onto his belt.
“It was a tough fight, tougher than I expected,” he said. “But I felt I was always in control. You have got to take a title from the champion.”
That’s exactly what Hatton thought he’d done, constantly making the running against his veteran opponent.
Despite being caught by a number of heavy left hooks from N’dou, Hatton’s aggression and positive attitude looked to be enough to edge him the contest.
He visibly gained in energy as the fight wore on, while N’dou was reliant on the counter attack, which brought a certain amount of joy.
The first two judges scored the contest 115/114 to each fighter, while the third and decisive judge scored the fight 114/114.
The result was another disappointment for Hatton who fully expected to complete his road to redemption after defeat to Craig Watson in his bid for the Commonwealth title 18 months ago.
Heavy soul searching, a change of trainer and impressive victories against Ted Bami and Ben Tackie earned him his title shot last night – but he will have to do it all again if he is to truly announce himself on the world stage.
Ricky, watching on at ringside, looked as disappointed as his brother at the controversial result.
It was a major coup to secure a world title fight in his own backyard - whether Hatton will be given such a golden opportunity again remains to be seen.
Source: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
MATTHEW Hatton’s world title hopes ended in tatters as a controversial draw with IBO welterweight champion Lovemore N’dou robbed him of the chance of following in the footsteps of David Haye and Amir Khan.
The 28-year-old was bidding to become the latest Brit to conquer the world, but saw his hopes dashed by the judges’ scorecards in Stoke.
N’dou immediately offered the 28-year-old a rematch in South Africa, but Hatton angrily snapped: “If I can’t get a decision here, how am I going to get one there?”
Hatton looked to have edged a close fight, throwing and landing more shots than his 38-year-old opponent.
But that wasn’t enough to see him emulate brother, Ricky, and claim his first world title.
A dejected Hatton said: “That’s the way the judges saw it. It was a tough fight, but I thought I won it. It is very disappointing. I’m my own worst critic, but I know when I watch the tape that I won that fight.
“I don’t care what Lovemore says, I won that fight. I threw more punches and landed more shots.”
Upon the final bell N’dou looked like a man ready to concede his title – and he looked as surprised as anyone in the arena when the fight adjudged to be a draw.
But afterwards he insisted he’d done enough to hold onto his belt.
“It was a tough fight, tougher than I expected,” he said. “But I felt I was always in control. You have got to take a title from the champion.”
That’s exactly what Hatton thought he’d done, constantly making the running against his veteran opponent.
Despite being caught by a number of heavy left hooks from N’dou, Hatton’s aggression and positive attitude looked to be enough to edge him the contest.
He visibly gained in energy as the fight wore on, while N’dou was reliant on the counter attack, which brought a certain amount of joy.
The first two judges scored the contest 115/114 to each fighter, while the third and decisive judge scored the fight 114/114.
The result was another disappointment for Hatton who fully expected to complete his road to redemption after defeat to Craig Watson in his bid for the Commonwealth title 18 months ago.
Heavy soul searching, a change of trainer and impressive victories against Ted Bami and Ben Tackie earned him his title shot last night – but he will have to do it all again if he is to truly announce himself on the world stage.
Ricky, watching on at ringside, looked as disappointed as his brother at the controversial result.
It was a major coup to secure a world title fight in his own backyard - whether Hatton will be given such a golden opportunity again remains to be seen.
Source: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Thursday, 29 October 2009
Ex-Mayweather sparring parter: Floyd would beat Pacquiao 'with one hand tied behind his back'
By Josh Slagter | The Grand Rapids Press | October 28, 2009
Lovemore Ndou was one of Floyd Mayweather's sparring partners when the Grand Rapids native was preparing for his December 2007 fight against Ricky Hatton.
Mayweather knocked out Hatton in the 10th round and then had a 22-month break before defeating Juan Manuel Marquez in September.
Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto will fight Nov. 14 in Las Vegas, with the winner presumably in line to fight Mayweather.
If it's Pacquiao, Ndou said Mayweather won't have a problem.
“Mayweather will win with one hand behind his back," Ndou told David Isaacson of Times Live while training in east Johannesburg.
Ndou, who's preparing for a Nov. 13 fight against Matthew Hatton, also likes Cotto to beat Pacquiao.
“I fought Cotto (in 2004) -- he’s a strong, smart fighter," Ndou said. "I don’t think it will be easy, but if I had to bet, I’d put my money on Cotto.”
E-mail Josh Slagter at jslagter@grpress.com and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/JoshSlagter
(This article is originally posted at mlive.com)
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Lovemore Ndou was one of Floyd Mayweather's sparring partners when the Grand Rapids native was preparing for his December 2007 fight against Ricky Hatton.
Mayweather knocked out Hatton in the 10th round and then had a 22-month break before defeating Juan Manuel Marquez in September.
Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto will fight Nov. 14 in Las Vegas, with the winner presumably in line to fight Mayweather.
If it's Pacquiao, Ndou said Mayweather won't have a problem.
“Mayweather will win with one hand behind his back," Ndou told David Isaacson of Times Live while training in east Johannesburg.
Ndou, who's preparing for a Nov. 13 fight against Matthew Hatton, also likes Cotto to beat Pacquiao.
“I fought Cotto (in 2004) -- he’s a strong, smart fighter," Ndou said. "I don’t think it will be easy, but if I had to bet, I’d put my money on Cotto.”
E-mail Josh Slagter at jslagter@grpress.com and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/JoshSlagter
(This article is originally posted at mlive.com)
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Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Pacquiao victim tips Manny … and Cotto victim backs Miguel
Times Live
Here in South Africa – seemingly miles off the beaten boxing track that is leading Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto to their destiny in Las Vegas on November 14 – two local boxers who have fought these great warriors are offering different views on who will emerge victorious.
Lehlohonolo Ledwaba, who lost on a sixth-round TKO to Manny Pacquiao in 2001, and Lovemore Ndou, a points loser to Cotto in 2004, were present at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of a big tournament in Johannesburg this weekend.
Ledwaba, who has picked up some weight since hanging up his gloves after suffering a detached retina, is now working as a trainer in Bloemfontein – which means many weekend trips to visit his family at home in Johannesburg.
“Hands of Stone” Ledwaba, one of South Africa’s finest boxers of the past decade or so, is tipping Pacquiao to win, although he reckons it will be a tough encounter that is likely to go the distance.
“Manny’s in his prime, but he’s fighting a really tough guy. Manny doesn’t like fighting a boxer who likes attacking the body, and Cotto is good at that. I’d still say Manny will win, but he must stay on the outside. He can’t afford Cotto to get inside.”
But Ndou, who fought out of Australia for years although he’s now training in east Johannesburg with Harold Volbrecht (a welterweight contender in the 1980s), reckons Cotto will have the advantage. “I fought Cotto – he’s a strong, smart fighter. I don’t think it will be easy, but if I had to bet, I’d put my money on Cotto.”
Ndou, also a former sparring partner of Floyd Mayweather, said he had no doubt who would win if Pacman and “Money” ever got it on. “Mayweather will win with one hand behind his back.”
Ndou, the IBO welterweight champion, is scheduled to defend against Matthew Hatton, Ricky’s brother, on November 13, and he’s confident of keeping his belt. “He’s living off his brother’s name. He’s like a donkey in a horse race. You can feed him carrots and make him think he’s a race horse, but I’ll show that he’s just a donkey.”
(Article is originally posted at blogs.timeslive.co.za)
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Here in South Africa – seemingly miles off the beaten boxing track that is leading Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto to their destiny in Las Vegas on November 14 – two local boxers who have fought these great warriors are offering different views on who will emerge victorious.
Lehlohonolo Ledwaba, who lost on a sixth-round TKO to Manny Pacquiao in 2001, and Lovemore Ndou, a points loser to Cotto in 2004, were present at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of a big tournament in Johannesburg this weekend.
Ledwaba, who has picked up some weight since hanging up his gloves after suffering a detached retina, is now working as a trainer in Bloemfontein – which means many weekend trips to visit his family at home in Johannesburg.
“Hands of Stone” Ledwaba, one of South Africa’s finest boxers of the past decade or so, is tipping Pacquiao to win, although he reckons it will be a tough encounter that is likely to go the distance.
“Manny’s in his prime, but he’s fighting a really tough guy. Manny doesn’t like fighting a boxer who likes attacking the body, and Cotto is good at that. I’d still say Manny will win, but he must stay on the outside. He can’t afford Cotto to get inside.”
But Ndou, who fought out of Australia for years although he’s now training in east Johannesburg with Harold Volbrecht (a welterweight contender in the 1980s), reckons Cotto will have the advantage. “I fought Cotto – he’s a strong, smart fighter. I don’t think it will be easy, but if I had to bet, I’d put my money on Cotto.”
Ndou, also a former sparring partner of Floyd Mayweather, said he had no doubt who would win if Pacman and “Money” ever got it on. “Mayweather will win with one hand behind his back.”
Ndou, the IBO welterweight champion, is scheduled to defend against Matthew Hatton, Ricky’s brother, on November 13, and he’s confident of keeping his belt. “He’s living off his brother’s name. He’s like a donkey in a horse race. You can feed him carrots and make him think he’s a race horse, but I’ll show that he’s just a donkey.”
(Article is originally posted at blogs.timeslive.co.za)
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