JUAN LAZCANO believes the battles with adversity which have blighted his career will stand him in good stead when he faces Ricky Hatton in front of 55,000 fans at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday night.

WBA Welterweight champion Miguel Cotto retained his title and his unbeaten record at Madison Square Garden as he held off a spirited challenge from four-time former world champion Sugar Shane Mosley on Saturday night.