Ricky Hatton vs Juan Lazcano official on-site programme signed by Juan Lazcano (inside - inscribed to Vinny) and Paulie Malignaggi (front cover in black sharpie over gold printed "Ricky" - clearly visible) who featured on the undercard in his split decision win over Lovemore Ndou plus commemorative poster, billed "The Homecoming" 24th May 2008, City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester.

Condition mint

Hatton W unanimous decision

Hatton did well when he boxed and controlled the range, utilizing his jab and dominating a lot of the early exchanges. In round eight, Hatton absorbed a left hook to the chin that wobbled him, and in round ten, Hatton was hurt again by a left hook. Despite that, Hatton outworked Lazcano to win a good majority of the rounds.

Price: £35

Malignaggi was born to Sicilian immigrant parents in Brooklyn's Bensonhurst neighborhood. His father abandoned him at the age of six, and returned to Sicily. For reasons known only to himself, wants to be called "Magic Man." His freeweeling, creative style, coupled with toughness and a touch of humor, however, evokes generations of talented Brooklyn fighters -- a true "Dead End Kid."

He had an outstanding amateur career, capped by a national title :-

2001 Everlast U.S. Championships March 13-17, 2001 Colorado Springs, Colo.

Date - Opponent - Hometown - Result
*Mar 15 Van Oscar Penovaroff, Kailua Kona, HI W 15-4
*Mar 16 Antonio Davis, Doraville, Ga W 12-5
*Mar 16 Luis Merced, Palm Bay, FL W 12-2

(132-lb. Champion)

Fought Miguel Angel Cotto for Cotto's WBO light-welterweight title and lost a unanimous decision. Malignaggi was also down in the 2nd round of this fight and was cut, he also broke a bone in his cheek and was bleeding from his nose and mouth. He was Ring Magazine's Comeback of the Year in 2007




Lazcano was born in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico and was moved to El Paso, Texas, USA when 2 months old where he attended Bowie High School. He now lives and fights out of Sacramento, California. He is married to his childhood sweetheart, Lourdes, and they have four children together. They have been parents since Juan was only 17 years of age.

Lazcano had an extensive amateur career. He had in excess of 100 amateur fights from the age of 8 to 18 with 135 wins and 15 losses and won the Texas Golden Gloves titles and boxed in the US national championships at both junior and open class levels.

Lazcano turned professional in July 1993 in Country Club, Reseda, California on the undercard of a bill that included Shane Mosley and Mauro Gutierrez. On his debut he defeated Chris Crespin with a first round knockout.

Lazcano won twelve of his first thirteen with eight victories coming via knockout. Then, in December 1996, Lazcano fought his first title fight against Californian Daniel Lujan for the vacant WBF lightweight title. The first fight between the two was judge a draw and they again faced each other in a rematch three months later. This time Lazcano emerged victorious with fourth round knockout. Lazcano took on Ricky Hatton at the City Of Manchester Stadium on May 24th, a bout that Lazcano lost via unanimous decision, nevertheless, Lazcano took punishment from Hatton from start to finish but a brave Lazcano lasted the whole 12 rounds with the Hitman.