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Gavin Browne
31/ 8/2005

THE confusion surrounding IBF light-welterweight champion Ricky Hatton has taken another turn with Sports Network issuing notice of legal action against those claiming to be in talks with Hatton.

The impasse between Hatton (pictured) and Sports Network as to whether it remains his promoter has seen stories emerge of discussions between Hatton and other promoters, leaving any title defence in limbo for the moment.

A Sports Network statement read: "It has recently come to the attention of Sports Network Limited that a number of third parties claim to be in discussions or negotiations with Punch Promotions (Actions) in order to acquire the boxing services of Ricky Hatton (Parties).

"In fact, Sports Network, through letters written by its solicitors, have already placed a number of parties on formal notice of impending legal action.

"In light of the above, Sports Network hereby places all other Parties or individuals on notice of its agreement with Punch Promotions for the exclusive boxing services of Ricky Hatton for a number of further fights (Agreement).

"Accordingly, any such approach or attempt by any such Party to discuss the boxing services of Ricky Hatton with Punch Promotions and or Ricky Hatton its/his agents or representatives would constitute an attempt to induce a breach of the Agreement and be an unlawful interference of Sports Networks rights.

"To the extent that any Party fails to stop any of the Actions complained of, Sports Network will not hesitate to take all necessary action against any such Party to protect its interests arising from the Agreement."


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   i think ricky should remember what frank warren has done for him,he may not be where he is today without frank,i hope for his sake the wheels dont fall off like they did with naseem hamed when he split with brendan ingle. ive lost a lot of respect for ricky coz all this is just seems to boil down to money as usual
mark, south wales
17/10/2005 at 14:25
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