Hatton wins in Vegas...Your views

“The Hitman” is back in business after hitting the jackpot in Las Vegas with a crushing victory over Paulie Malignaggi.

All those doubters who said Hatton’s days were numbered in the ring have had their words rammed back down their throats, including “The Magic Man” who failed to pull a rabbit out of the hat on a miserable night for the lacklustre American.

It was Hatton who had the box of tricks, proving that he is the light-welterweight king. Unbeaten at 140-pounds, nobody can touch him at that weight.

The Mancunian though will be forced to move back up if he fancies a crack at Oscar De La Hoya. “The Golden Boy” meets Manny Pacquiao in two weeks time and victory should set up a drooling super fight at Wembley next year.

Some say it would be the biggest in boxing history and it could elevate Hatton onto an even bigger platform.

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What did you make of Hatton’s performance? Do you think he would be wise to fight De La Hoya in 2009? Send in all your post-fight thoughts and comments in the boxes below.

Haye batters Barrett...Your views

David Haye stamped his mark on the heavyweight division on Saturday night after a devastating display against veteran Monte Barrett.

Haye proved that he can mix it up with the giants after stepping up from cruiserweight and destroying his opponent inside five rounds at the O2 Arena.

We shouldn’t get ahead of ourselves. Knocking Barrett to the deck five times is impressive but the Klitshcko brothers are on a different level.

Haye has the speed. He has the power and certainly possesses a knock-out punch. However, we don’t know if his chin will hold up against a true heavyweight king like Vitali or Wladimir.

The Bermondsey fighter also leaves himself open but I guess that is what makes him so exciting to watch. He stands to-to-toe and is prepared to exchange blows in a bar-room brawl type contest that will leave you on the edge of your seats.

British boxing desperately needs a fighter to fill the void left by the retirement of Lennox Lewis. Danny Williams, Audley Harrison, Matt Skelton and Michael Sprott have all failed to spark on the world scene but now the time has arrived for the ‘Hayemaker’.

The East Europeans have dominated the heavyweight scene for far too long but perhaps David can triumph Goliath not once, but twice in 2009.

What are your thoughts on David Haye? Can he rule the heavyweight division and stand up against the Klitshcko’s? Or is a he a flash in the pan that will soon be sent crashing to the canvas? Send in your comments using the boxes below.

Calzaghe beats Jones Jr...Your view

After a landslide victory over the legendary Roy Jones Jr, Joe Calzaghe must now surely be recognised as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

Calzaghe did hit the deck early doors but he responded like a true champion to tear apart his American opponent and extend his unbeaten professional record to an almighty 46 fights.

But what next for the Welshman? Despite previously hinting that this could be his last bout, Calzaghe has now remained silent on his future. Surely he cannot quit when he is still at his peak?

However, if Calzaghe fancies a farewell finale in Cardiff, who could possibly step up to the plate and provide a legitimate challenge? Kelly Pavlik was found out against Bernard Hopkins while Chad Dawson just wouldn’t attract enough interest. That brings us back to ‘The Executioner’ who lost a split decision to Calzaghe earlier this year.

I have a feeling that this isn’t the last we’ve seen of the Newbridge southpaw who has once again silenced those few critics who dared suggest that he wasn’t the real deal.

What did you make of Calzaghe’s performance? Did the super-fight live up to your expectations? Will Calzaghe retire or do you think he can close on Rocky Marciano’s perfect 49-0? Send in your comments and post-fight thoughts in the boxes below.

Calzaghe's last dance...Your views

After weeks of speculation, American legend Roy Jones Jr has confirmed that he and undefeated Welshman Joe Calzaghe will clash at Madison Square Garden, New York on September 20.

The light-heavyweight bout will bring an end to the illustrious career of Calzaghe who is set to retire after his 46th fight inside the ring.

Calzaghe is already odds-on favourite to win the contest which is hardly surprising considering his opponent is way past his best.

Jones was arguably the best pound-for-pound boxer in the 90s. In fact, he was named "Fighter of the Decade" by the Boxing Writers Association of America during this time.

But the year is now 2008 and after suffering two defeats to Antonio Tarver – the same fighter who failed to dazzle against Sheffield’s Clinton Woods recently - as well as a loss to Glen Johnson, Jones is clearly over-the-hill.

The 39-year-old has recovered to win his last three fights – in his last outing he beat Felix Trinidad – but the Jones of today will lose to Calzaghe.

Now a 90s Jones against Calzaghe would have been a mouth-watering contest. But not now. The result is predictable and although it will be a special night with Calzaghe set to bow out an undefeated champion – and a very rich man – this wasn’t the fight boxing fans really wanted to see.

The fight we really wanted to watch was Calzaghe v Kelly Pavlik – a clash between two of the best pound-for-pound boxers today.

That will never happen which is a crying shame. Calzaghe is a world-class fighter and a boxing legend but a victory over a fighter in his prime like Pavlik would have been the ultimate happy ending to a flawless career.

What are your thoughts ahead of this fight? Are you happy Jones Jr will be the Welshman’s next opponent or would you have preferred to see a Calzaghe v Pavlik clash? Type your comments in the boxes below. 

A step back for Khan...Your views

Amir Khan may have extended his unbeaten record after a 5th round TKO victory last night over Michael Gomez but the Bolton youngster provided more questions rather than answers with regards to his world title aspirations.

I’m not criticising Khan’s ability. He boasts phenomenal hand-speed, an incredible physique and possesses lethal accuracy with his punches. He is only 21-years-old and is by no means the finished article. However, he was almost beaten in Birmingham by an over-the-hill fighter, who despite having heart and experience, should have been no challenge for Khan.

The Olympic silver medallist looked in great shape after dominating the first round but was soon floored by what I would describe as nothing more than a 'slap'. Gomez’s left hook was hardly lethal yet it still had enough power to put Khan on the deck.

Gomez sensed blood and Khan was again in trouble early in the fourth when he was caught by a crunching body shot before recovering to seal the win when the referee was forced to stop the bout.

Fight won for Khan who proved his resilience but if he is struggling against spoon-fed opponents like Gomez and Willie Limond, he is simply not ready to even consider a world title shot.

This victory was not a step forward for Khan. If anything it was a step back. Khan struggled on the inside and needs at least three more fights before he begins to hunt for a world title. If Khan were to face somebody like Manny Pacquiao at this stage of his career, he would get destroyed.

Luckily for Khan, Frank Warren knows he’s not ready and we won’t see Khan in a ring with fighters such as Pacquiao for a while yet. The kid has great potential but there is still plenty of work to be done. I have no doubts that one day he will be a great fighter. However, that day looks to be further away than Khan and others initially anticipated.

What did you make of Khan’s performance? Do you think he is ready for a world title challenge? Pull no punches an let me know all your thoughts in the boxes below.

The Floyd who cried wolf...Your views

So Floyd Mayweather has announced his retirement from boxing. I’m feeling a sense of déjà vu. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that he has said this after each of his last three bouts yet still come back for more.

Apparently, this time he means it. I wouldn’t argue with him if I was in the same room as “Money” but as I type this thousands of miles away, I am brave enough to question whether this time he is actually telling the truth.

I would be very surprised if I never saw Mayweather back in the ring (and I’m not counting the circus of WWE). Perhaps it is a publicity stunt. Maybe Floyd has a trick up his sleeve. Either way, I don’t believe we have not seen the last of Mayweather in boxing.

He will probably pursue other interests over the next 12-months but he’ll soon get bored and that is when he will return to the setting which made him millions. After all, Mayweather can’t rob us all from a future mouth-watering contest against Miguel Cotto. Unless of course he's scared?

With Mayweather expected to have fought Oscar De La Hoya in a rematch in September, Ricky Hatton’s name has now been thrown into the hat to fight “The Golden Boy”.

This fight though could come too soon for Hatton who is still recovering from the beating he took from Mayweather six months ago. De La Hoya has a weight advantage over “The Hitman” and while this superfight would attract much interest, Hatton could soon follow Mayweather into ‘retirement’.

Do you think we’ve seen the last of Floyd? Is he talking rubbish or has he really retired for good? What do you think would happen if Hatton faced De La Hoya in September? Leave your comments in the boxes below.

Hatton beats Lazcano...Your reaction

Ricky Hatton has returned to winning ways after a dominant display over Juan Lazcano at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Hatton did survive a couple of minor scares but looked in great shape at his natural weight and the result was never in doubt.

I'll take my hat of to Lazcano though. The Mexican took a lot of punishment and could have gone down on numerous occasions. However, "The Hispanic Causing Panic" battled away and showed great bravery to last the full distance.

Next up for Hatton appears to be Paulie Malignaggi was unimpressive after clinching a split decision win over Lovemore N'Dou.

The Italian-American was very poor and midway through the fight, actually had his long dreadlocks chopped off by his cornermen in a bizarre incident.

Based on tonight's performances, Hatton has nothing to worry about but Malignaggi shouldn't be written off becuase he has shown in previous bouts that he is a dangerous fighter.

What did you make of Hatton's performance? Was "The Hitman" back to his best or were you disappointed that he failed to secure a knockdown? Who do you think would win between Hatton and Malignaggi? Add all your post-fight thoughts in the boxes below and don't forget to view our gallery to see all the best pictures from the fight.

Calzaghe's next opponent...Your view

Joe Calzaghe returned to a hero's welcome after landing at Gatwick Airport on Tuesday following his win over Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas on the weekend.

The Welsh southpaw has a record of 45 wins from 45 fights as he aims to cement his legacy as one of boxing's all-time greats.

Calzaghe has hinted that he will hang up his gloves after one more fight but who should be his opponent?

Legendary four-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr is the favourite but the 'Magic Man' is way past his best which was crystal clear four years ago when the 39-year-old was beaten by Antonio Tarver.

This brings us to the IBF light-heavweight champion who beat Sheffield's Clinton Woods earlier this month. Tarver has called out Calzaghe but I think the Newbridge fighter needs to looks past the American and instead focus on a mouth-watering clash against Kelly Pavlik.

Like Calzaghe, Pavlik has yet to taste defeat and has a devastating 29 KO's from 33 fights. Of course, for this fight to happen, the pair would need to agree on a weight but this shouldn't cause too many problems.

Pavlik would hold the biggest threat to end Calzaghe's undefeated streak but what a perfect way it would be for the Welshman to end his career if he were to beat Pavlik in front of thousands of fans in Cardiff.

Who do you think Calzaghe should fight next? Do you agree that Pavlik should be the Welshman's next opponent? Let us know your thoughts by adding all your comments below.

Calzaghe beats Hopkins...Your views

After beating Bernard Hopkins on his American debut, Joe Calzaghe has proven to the world that he is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the plantet.

Calzaghe recovered from a first-round knockdown to win the light-heavyweight contest by split decision after a gruelling contest in Las Vegas.

But what now for Calzaghe? The Welsh southpaw has hinted that he may retire at 45-0 but is there one last fight for the 36-year-old?

Where do you think Calzaghe should go from here? Should the Welshman retire at the top of his game or should he call out Roy Jones Jr? What did you make of his performance? Did Calzaghe deserve the win or was Hopkins robbed? Add all your comments in the boxes below.