Celebrity Fight Fans Hit Vegas

The stars were out in force Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, as Floyd Mayweather Jr. defended his WBC welterweight title against British challenger Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas.

Here, MLS star David Beckham is on hand to cheer for his pal and compatriot Hatton. The two met when the boxer was in Los Angeles to promote Saturday's fight.

Actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt talk before the fight between Ricky Hatton of England and Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC welterweight championship at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in Las Vegas.

Mayweather defended his title, scoring a 10th-round TKO.

The comparatively tranquil game of golf is about as far away from boxing as you can get, but that doesn't mean PGA superstar Tiger Woods can't enjoy the sweet science. Here he is in the audience as Floyd Mayweather, Jr. defends his WBC welterweight title against Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 in Las Vegas.

No, this is not Floyd Mayweather Jr. teaching Ricky Hatton some tango steps from his stint on "Dancing With The Stars" this season.
The two boxers are shown here at the weigh-in Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, for their fight the following night in Las Vegas. Mayweather won by TKO in the 10th round.

Actress and singer Gwen Stefani looks on before the fight between Ricky Hatton of England and Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in Las Vegas.

Stefani told Elle Canada earlier this year that boxing is part of her regular workout routine.

Kid Rock joins in during the singing of the "The Star Spangled Banner" before the WBC world welterweight fight between Ricky Hatton of England and Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in Las Vegas.

Mayweather was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Rock hails from Romeo on the opposite side of the state.

Actor Wesley Snipes walks to his seat before the Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Ricky Hatton WBC welterweight boxing title fight at the MGM Grand hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007.

Snipes played a prison boxer in the 2002 movie "Undisputed."

Actor Denzel Washington watches the action at the Ricky Hatton vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007.

Washington portrayed boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter in the 1999 feature film "Hurricane."

That's gotta hurt! WBC welterweight champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. lands a punch on British challenger Ricky Hatton during their Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Dec. 8, 2007. Mayweather won by TKO in the 10th round.

Referee Joe Cortez takes a point away from Ricky Hatton of England for hitting Floyd Mayweather Jr. behind the head during their fight Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in Las Vegas.

Judges had Hatton ahead in the early rounds of the fight, but Mayweather eventually pulled ahead by landing 39 percent of his punches as opposed to his challenger's 17 percent.

Ricky Hatton hits the ropes on his way to the mat after taking a powerful punch from WBC welterweight champ Floyd Mayweather, Jr. on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

It's lights out for Ricky Hatton after getting knocked out in the 10th round of his title bout against WBC welterweight champ Floyd Mayweather, Jr. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007.

Thousands of Hatton's fans from the U.K. flew in for the event, even if they couldn't get tickets inside the arena. But, those who were there caused a stir when they booed "The Star Spangled Banner."

Floyd Mayweather Jr. celebrates with his children, from left, Shamaree Mayweahter, Koraun Mayweather and Iyanna Mayweather after his 10th-round knockout of Ricky Hatton of England during their WBC welterweight championship fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in Las Vegas.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. proudly wears his WBC world welterweight title belts as he celebrates his win over Ricky Hatton of England at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in Las Vegas.

Suddenly looking like the best of friends, Ricky Hatton of England and Floyd Mayweather Jr. pose during their post fight news conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in Las Vegas.

Hutton's face took a beating, but with little facial damage, Mayweather continues to live up to his "Pretty Boy" nickname.

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