Ricky Hatton
Ricky Hatton
Richard John "Ricky" Hatton, MBEis a British former professional boxer and current boxing promoter. During his twelve-year career he held the WBA, IBF, IBO, British, The Ring magazine and lineal light-welterweight titles, as well as the WBA welterweight title. Following a loss to Manny Pacquiao in 2009, Hatton put his career on a long hiatus, with rumours of a comeback circulating the media. On 7 July 2011, Hatton announced his retirement from the sport, but on 14 September 2012, more...
ProfessionBoxer
Date of Birth6 October 1978
CityStockport, England
As an amateur, I couldn't get many fights. No one would fight me when I was a schoolboy.
It's still one of the proudest moments in my career boxing at Madison Square Garden. Some fighters who have won titles and championships have never boxed at Madison Square Garden. For a little kid just off a council estate to do it was a dream come true.
I have no fear in moving up (in weight) and fighting.
As long as I've got the love of the fans, that means everything to me.
The fans only don't support me cos of the way I fight, they support me cos of the way I am.
Depression is very bad illness. This will be the toughest fight of my life.
You can't let a man like this beat you.
What's the point being the best fighter on the planet if no likes you?
I think if you get the opportunity to try and become the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and you turn your back on it, then you're a bit of a fraud.
I think my greatest achievement in boxing is my following.
If you can't sell tickets you'll struggle.
If there was such a thing as re-incarnation, Floyd would come back as himself
What sort of champion would I be if I just stayed in my normal weight division and didn't take the big challenges on? Bring them on, that's what Ricky Hatton's all about.
My first world title gave me the confidence to go and do bigger and better things.