The explosive encounter on Saturday gets boxing betting in the frame again, a good time now to look at what free bets are available through us if you fancy a flutter. This is an intriguing fight between Ricky Hatton and the Mexican Jose Luis Castillo. Going on their past record, Hatton has to be favourite but Castillo is confident although he is no spring chicken at 33 years of age.

You can bet that this will be a classic. Why? I love fights with shear grit and determination and these two fighters are the type that, if they had to, would stand toe-to-toe in the centre of the ring and just keep on sluggin’. Sometimes of course, boxing bouts take many forms. Boxing is an art - no doubt. Ricky Hatton is one fighter who is the consumate professional. Extremely fit, strong and completely focused but if it comes down to a scrap - he’s there. Also, he is an intelligent, humble man which explains why he always strives to improve.

Castillo provides Ricky Hatton with a good little test. I think Hatton will win but he needs to be diligent because Castillo can be a similar scrapper as he proved with stamina against Diego Corrales.

Back to those free bets and we recommend Stan James as one of our favourite online boxing betting bookies. Get ready for this one - it might not be pretty!