Tszyu-Hatton Set For 2AM In UK!

By Scott Shaffer

28/01/2005

Tszyu-Hatton Set For 2AM In UK!

The world junior welterweight championship bout featuring indisputable champ Kostya Tszyu defending his title against Ricky Hatton is set for the MEN Arena in Manchester, UK, according to BBC reports.  In order to accomodate American television viewers, the bout will take place on June 5, 2005 at 2 AM local time, which translates to Saturday night in America.  Promoter Frank Warren, who had to lure Tszyu out of his home base of Australia to fight on Hatton's home turf, expects a sellout crowd despite the unusual starting time.