The Inevitable Financial Letdown of Mayweather-Guerrero
Oscar De La Hoya: figurehead of Golden Boy Promotions, revered Mexican-American boxer, surefire Hall-of-Famer. Ricky Hatton: most beloved Briton boxer in a era, generator of one of the most raucous fight atmospheres in Vegas history. Juan Manuel Marquez: heir to De La Hoya’s throne of “greatest active Mexican boxer,” co-author of a legendary four fight [...]
Video: Martin Murray & Ricky Hatton interviews
Undefeated challenger Martin Murray is finishing his preparations for his upcoming fight against Sergio Martinez in Argentina, televised stateside on HBO. Before he hopped on a long plane ride, he was conducting a final workout in the gym. Right here, you'll get a glimpse inside his training camp, as both he and Ricky Hatton give their thoughts on the training camp, the match...
Classic fights with De La Hoya, Mayweather, Hopkins & Hatton on Fox Deportes this month
It's a back-to-back weekend of boxing classics on March 23 and 30 when some of the sport's greats including Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Bernard Hopkins, Abner Mares, Ricky Hatton and Victor Ortiz are featured on FOX Deportes Classics.
On Saturday, March 23, it's a hard-hitting classic doubleheader, when the battle between Two-Division World Champion Abner Mares...
Ricky Hatton feels him and Amir Khan are similar as he talks what pisses him off most about boxing
No one has quite garnered the type of attention and fan following like one Ricky Hatton in his hey day. I remember watching the weigh-ins between Hatton and Floyd Mayweather Jr. and was seething in jealously of the people who were able to be there and in the arena the next night at The MGM [...]
Ricky Hatton “I think Manny Pacquiao should retire 100%” talks failed comeback
Ricky Hatton in his day was probably one of the most beloved fighters in boxing history and still continues to be so in his native England. The former unified light welterweight champion of the world made a failed comeback a few months ago against tough Ukrainian Viacheslav Senchenko in a fight he was winning. He [...]
Is Brit Amir Khan set to battle Ricky Hatton’s conqueror, Ukrainian Vyacheslav Senchenko, in England?
The Sun reports overrated prizefighter Amir Khan may debut as a welterweight against Ricky Hatton‘s conqueror, Ukrainian Vyacheslav Senchenko, at the Manchester Arena in England on April 20. Fighting for the first time since relinquishing his WBA world light welterweight … Continue reading →
The boxing underdogs strike again, turning $100 to $4,400 in 3 fights!
Exactly one month ago today, we highlighted several boxing betting underdogs in big fights, and told you about the sports betting odds for them and why you may want to side with the underdog. The three underdogs were Juan Manuel Marquez against Manny Pacquiao, Austin Trout against Miguel Cotto, and Vyacheslav Senchenko against Ricky Hatton. Well, guess what? All three of those guys...
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Hatton advises Pacquiao to retire
Having been knocked out by Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton knows what it's like to be laid out, so he's trying to give Pac-Man advice.
Bernstein: Cotto at MSG is always unique & exciting
Hall of Fame SHOWTIME Boxing Analyst Al Bernstein says that a fight featuring Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden is one of the most unique and exciting spectacles in sport.
Bernstein will be ringside at MSG on Saturday, December 1, to announce the battle between WBA Super Welterweight Champion Austin Trout and Cotto. The fight will be seen on SHOWTIME. “I just did Ricky...
Weekend Afterthoughts On Ricky Hatton Retiring, Andre Berto's Suckiness Or Lack Thereof, More
(Robert Guerrero, left, Andre Berto, right; via)
It was another fine weekend for the sport of boxing: An ugly, mauling affair between an undersized welterweight and a much-maligned, frequently pampered villain metamorphosed into a demonstration of human willpower at nearly its finest, while an old hero made an initially electrifying comeback that turned disappointing yet somehow...
Ricky Hatton Retires for Good After Loss
Ricky Hatton, one of England’s best boxers ever, has retired for the second time after losing a bout to Vyacheslav Senchenko of the Ukraine in Manchester, England on Nov. 24.
Hatton was taking on the former WBA Welterweight titleholder in his first fight in over three years, but was knocked out in the ninth round by a brutal left hook to the body. Hatton had retired once before...
Video: Hatton vs. Senchenko highlights & KO
Ricky Hatton got knocked out by Vyacheslav Senchenko on Saturday night, bringing an abrupt end to his one fight comeback from retirement. If you missed the action or just want to see how it all went down, then take a look at this video of the Hatton vs. Senchenko highlights, and the knockout punch that ended Ricky Hatton's career. It was a pinpoint, perfectly placed left hook...
Scott Quigg makes a statement with Munroe stoppage
Amidst the furor of Ricky Hatton’s short-lived comeback, there was an excellent fight further down Saturday night’s Manchester bill featuring two of Britain’s best super bantamweights, as Scott Quigg and Rendall Munroe squared off for a second time.
Their first fight proved inconclusive, ending in anti-climax with a bad cut to Munroe leaving him unable to continue, while Quigg’s...
Ricky Hatton’s comeback – What went wrong?
More than a few boxing pundits were eating crow this weekend, having predicted that Ricky Hatton would whip Vyacheslav Senchenko, winning either by a lopsided points decision or late round stoppage. Although I was among those predicting a Hatton win, I don't feel I'm among the sports writers who dined on exotic fowl, since I came very close to pegging what actually happened...
After being floored for the count, Ricky Hatton claims to be ‘a happy man’ ready to enjoy retirement
Looking physically and mentally shopworn after suffering a ninth round knockout loss to Ukrainian Vyacheslav Senchenko last night at the Manchester Arena in England, former WBA welterweight and IBF light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton announced he will never again throw … Continue reading →
3 punch combo: Mayweather vs. Guerrero, Hatton vs. Senchenko aftermath & the December holiday wish list
In this week’s three punch combo I will first put together my December holiday wish list for the sport. Next, I will state why Robert Guerrero could give Floyd Mayweather Jr. problems if they do face each other in the near future. And finally, I will break down Ricky Hatton’s loss to Vyacheslav Senchenko on Saturday night.
December Holiday Wish List
The calendar for the...
Hatton vs. Senchenko results & fight night photos: The Hitman set to retire
Last night in Manchester, Ricky Hatton lost his comeback bid against Vyacheslav Senchenko, getting dropped by a left hook to the liver in Round 9, unable to beat the count. He had been winning on the scorecards at the time of the knockout, so it's too bad that he couldn't hang on for the victory. After the fight, Hatton announced that he's retiring for good now and stepping...
Ricky Hatton Retires After Senchenko Bout
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It took Ricky Hatton three-and-a-half years to figure out whether or not he still had it to get into the ring...
After tonight's bout with Vyacheslav Senchenko, he's done once and for all to spend time with his family and his outside-the-ring projects...
It was a short shot to the ribs at the end of the 9th of a 10-round bout that...
Ricky Hatton Comeback Bid Cut In Two By Vyacheslav Senchenko Body Shot
Ricky Hatton used to live by the body shot. His comeback bid died by it Saturday, as Vyacheslav Senchenko stopped Hatton on Showtime with a left hook liver punch in the 9th round of a fight that Hatton might've won on the scorecards if he'd made it one more round.
Hatton wouldn't say afterward whether he would continue his boxing career, but he was in tears and sounded...
Ricky Hatton vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko round by round results
Live Hatton vs. Senchenko Results:
Ricky Hatton returns to the ring on Saturday, November 24, and in the USA, Showtime airs the event live to fight fans across the country. He takes on former welterweight titleholder Vyacheslav Senchenko in his quest to position himself immediately in lien for a title challenge, perhaps against former foe Paulie Malignaggi. Right here, check out...
Ricky Hatton vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko weigh-in results & photos
There's only one, Ricky Hatton! And he's back tomorrow night, in a fight which will be aired live on Showtime from Manchester, England. The official weigh-ins for the Ricky Hatton vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko welterweight clash were held this afternoon, and right here, you can take a look at the official weigh-in results, and some photographs from the event as well, where Hatton...
Ricky Hatton Vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko Preview And Prediction: Wealthier, But Healthier And Wiser?
From a pure boxing standpoint, the comeback of Ricky Hatton Saturday on Showtime after suffering a series of brutal knockouts is probably ill-advised. But anyone involved whose trick knee aches when it's about to precipitate money probably is happy Great Britain's most popular fighter of the past decade, the gregarious, blue collar everyman from Manchester, is stepping back...
Ricky Hatton won’t ‘let you down on Saturday night. You watch’
After tipping the scales at 146 pounds in front of raucous “Hitman” supporters, former WBA welterweight and IBF light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton promised to defeat Ukrainian Vyacheslav Senchenko tomorrow night at the Manchester Arena in England. Hatton (45-2, 32 … Continue reading →
Senchenko KOs Hatton in ninth round
Ricky Hatton made a despondent return to boxing after more than three years in retirement on Saturday when he was knocked out in the ninth round by Vyacheslav Senchenko.
The 34-year-old Hatton was beaten by the Ukrainian welterweight in a non-title fight in his home city of Manchester.
It had been been 3 1/2 years since Hatton was knocked out by Manny Pacquiao, sending the former...
Hungry Hatton seeks redemption in comeback fight
Ricky Hatton will complete his transformation from a self-described overweight drunk to a redemption-seeking boxer on Saturday when the former two-weight champion returns to the ring for a comeback fight.
It's been 3 1/2 years since Hatton was knocked out by Manny Pacquiao, sending the Briton into retirement and his life spiraling out control.
Hatton has said his battle with...
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