91 Results for manchester city

Fighters remember their greatest moment in another sport

Thomas Hauser, Special to ESPN.com

Thomas Hauser looks at five fighters' greatest moments in a sport other than boxing.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2009

Socially conscious Khan giving back to local youth in community

Glyn Leach, Special to ESPN.com

Amir Khan is giving his community more than just thrills in the ring: The promising English youngster is helping put kids on the straight path with his boxing club, Gloves Gym.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008

Homecoming king Hatton retains junior welterweight title over Lazcano

Associated Press

Ricky Hatton made a successful return by outpointing Juan Lazcano in front of a hometown crowd in Manchester. Next up for the Hitman: A showdown with Paulie Malignaggi.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008

Hatton within Malignaggi's grasp, but business with N'Dou comes first

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...Malignaggi must successfully defend his title against Lovemore N'Dou (46-9-1, 31 KOs) in Manchester City Stadium in Manchester, England, on Saturday (Versus, 3:30 p.m. ET) on the undercard of...

Page | Conversation

Hatton fans travel long distances to support their fighter against Mayweather

Associated Press

In one corner of the MGM Grand, jet-lagged English boxing fans in Manchester City jerseys knock back pints in the early morning and burst into songs celebrating Ricky Hatton.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007

Fame and fortune not about to change Hatton

Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.com

His name may be prominently displayed along the Las Vegas Strip this week, but Ricky Hatton still considers himself "just one of the guys."

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2007

Hatton happy cutting weight between fights

Tim Struby, Special to ESPN.com

Bizarre as it may sound, Ricky Hatton believes the key to his success is indulging in fatty foods between fights.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2007

Hatton finds Las Vegas stage is his calling

Kieran Mulvaney, Special to ESPN.com

Ricky Hatton, who seeks to reclaim the 140-pound belt held by Juan Urango on Saturday, says fighting in Las Vegas is a career-defining moment, Kieran Mulvaney writes.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2007

Hatton comes a long way from '97 U.S. debut

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

England's Ricky Hatton makes another overseas journey, this time to face Luis Collazo for the WBA 147-pound title in Boston on Saturday, MaxBoxing writes.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2006

Hatton scores goals in ring instead of a pitch

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Ray Hatton hoped his boy would follow him onto the soccer pitch. Instead, Ricky Hatton has scored lofty goals as a boxer.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2005

Tszyu, Hatton approach 2 a.m. battle differently

Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com

Thanks to American cable TV, the junior welterweight clash Saturday between Kostya Tszyu and Ricky Hatton is taking place at 2 a.m. local time in Manchester, England.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2005

Ward writes off Kessler's advantages ahead of Super Six fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Tom Casino/Showtime America's Super Six hopes rest on the shoulders of Andre Ward, right. Ward ready to fight for title The opening two bouts o...

Page | Conversation

Upcoming fight schedule

Dan Rafael ESPN.com

Mayweather-De La Hoya: The front-runner for 2007's fight of the year takes place May 5 in Las Vegas. Check out the upcoming fights.

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2004

Lessons learned for Khan

Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.com

After a devastating loss to Colombian Breidis Prescott in September, Amir Khan is working hard with trainer Freddie Roach to avoid the same result against Marco Antonio Barrera.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2009

Miranda right turns out lights on Banks, earns KOY honors

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

When it comes to slick, intelligent boxing, No one will ever confuse Edison Miranda's boxing skills for those of Floyd Mayweather. When it comes to knockout power and highlight-reel KOs, however, Miranda is in a league of his own.

Story | Conversation | December 25, 2008