Lazcano frontrunner to land Hatton fight!

By G. Leon

14/03/2006

Lazcano frontrunner to land Hatton fight!

Although contracts have yet to be signed, sources close to the situation have informed Boxingtalk.com that former lightweight title challenger Juan "The Hispanic Causing Panic" Lazcano is the CLEAR frontrunner to face undefeated junior welterweight king Ricky "Hitman" Hatton when the pride of Manchester makes his HBO debut at Foxwoods on May 13. Sources have also indicated to Boxingtalk that Hatton's next fight after Lazcano is expected to be IBF mandatory challenger Ben Rabah. Both Lazcano and Rabah are promoted by Golden Boy Promotions. Art Pelullo and Richard Schaefer were both unavailable for immediate comment. REMEMBER WHERE YOU HEARD IT FIRST! (2:50 PM EST)