Hatton to link up with Golden Boy
by Mark Doyle, 08 October 2008
Ricky Hatton is poised to set up a joint venture with Oscar de la Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions.
Under the terms of the deal, The Hitman’s Punch Promotions will effectively become the 'European branch' of Golden Boy, with the onus on nurturing promising young British fighters.
“These are exciting times. We’re setting up a stand-alone company which will be a joint enterprise, and we’ll look to sign the best of British talent,” Hatton’s lawyer, Gareth Williams, told Telegraph Sport.
”We’ve already spoken to several of the British fighters who went to the Olympic Games, and we’ll reveal names once we’ve sat down and signed things properly.
“Some of the biggest fights in the world are being brokered by Golden Boy at the moment, and with their company wishing to have a European branch, we see ourselves as a ‘good fit’ with them. We’re looking at the highest level of boxing promotion possible.”
Hatton has long stated his desire to move into promoting when he decides to hang up his gloves.