Date: Tue, Jan 4, 2005, 12:38pm
INSIDE FLASH!  TSZYU VERSUS HATTON A DONE DEAL!
By Ron Brashear (January 4, 2004)

Sources have informed us that Kostya Tszyu and Ricky Hatton have come to terms
and are signing on the dotted line for a June 2005 showdown in England for the
Undisputed Jr. Welterweight (140 lb) titles.
Kostya "Thunder from Down Under" Tszyu (31-1, 25 KOs) is coming off a 3rd round
TKO victory over Sharmba Mitchell. Tszyu scored 4 knockdowns in his one-sided
domination of Mitchell.
Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton (38-0, 28 KOs) is the undefeated WBU Jr. Welterweight
Champion and is coming off a 10th round KO victory over Ray Oliveira.
Stay tuned per there should be an "official" announcement forthcoming very soon.
Its our understanding both camps should be signing the deal this week.