Precision, was a boxing light welterweight match-up for the IBO and The Ring titles that was held on November 22, 2008 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.

[3] Both of the fighters fought on the same bill in Manchester, England at Hatton's Homecoming fight at the City of Manchester Stadium following his loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr., Hatton winning a unanimous decision against Juan Lazcano and Malignaggi winning a split decision against Lovermore N'Dou.

[4] Another Major event that preceded the fight was the firing of long term trainer Billy Graham by Hatton and employing Floyd Mayweather Sr., father of the only man to beat him, at that time, into his corner.

[6] Michael Buffer introduced the fight on HBO World Championship Boxing and the referee was Kenny Bayless.

It was thought that if Hatton won he would fight the winner of Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao.