THE war of words between Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi developed into chaos at the weigh-in yesterday ahead of their WBA light-welterweight title fight at Madison Square Garden.

The war of words between Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi developed into chaos at the weigh-in today ahead of their WBA light-welterweight title fight at Madison Square Garden.

Amir Khan’s WBA light-welterweight title defence against Paulie Malignaggi on May 15 will be shown live on terrestrial television.

Amir Khan has confirmed he hopes to make his US debut against Paulie Malignaggi at New York’s Madison Square Gardens on May 15.

Ricky Hatton believes he is “the best he has ever been” heading into Saturday’s showdown with Manny Pacquiao.

RICKY HATTON signalled his return to form with a classy 11th-round stoppage of Paulie Malignaggi and promised he can continue to improve in future fights.

Ricky Hatton continued his unbeaten run at light-welterweight by outclassing Paulie Malignaggi with an 11th-round stoppage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Ricky Hatton made weight right on the limit for Saturday’s junior-welterweight fight with American Paulie Malignaggi at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

RICKY HATTON is looking forward to reawakening his boxing talents when he fights Paulie Malignaggi at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

RICKY HATTON insists recognition is more important than alphabet titles after shrugging off the fact Saturday’s showdown with Paulie Malignaggi will not be for the IBF light-welterweight belt.

RICKY HATTON has vowed to put on a “barnstorming” show when he locks horns with Paulie Malignaggi on Saturday.

RICKY HATTON yesterday laughed off a series of vicious jibes from forthcoming opponent Paulie Malignaggi and launched a vigorous defence of his record in the ring.

Ricky Hatton hopes to add Manchester City’s prospective new owners to his huge band of supporters after inviting them to his fight against Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas.

Ricky Hatton believes he can prolong his career by becoming a more polished boxer and insists: “I’m not ready for my pipe and slippers yet!”

RICKY HATTON has vowed to produce a more “refined” performance against Paulie Malignaggi after teaming up with new trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr — but promised his fans he will still treat them to some typical “crash, bang, wallop” excitement.

Ricky Hatton looks set to switch the venue of his next fight from New York to Las Vegas – in order to save his army of fans some money.

Ricky Hatton overcame an attack of nerves and a handful of booming left hands to get back into the winning habit and line up a world title showdown against IBF champion Paulie Malignaggi back in America in November.

RICKY HATTON hopes to have secured his next two fights within a week — with bouts on both sides of the Atlantic planned.

IRISH Ropes are lining up two more stern tests for John Duddy after the Derryman came through the successful defence of his WBC Continental Americas title in New York at the weekend.