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Ricky Hatton makes brutally honest comparison between his comeback and Manny Pacquiao’s world title draw

Manny Pacquiao impressed plenty of boxing fans on Saturday night as he and WBC World Welterweight champion Mario Barrios fought to a draw. Although fans feel Pacquiao did enough to beat Barrios, it was ‘El Azteca’ who left the ring with the welterweight title.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 16

Son Of Legend Quits Boxing

It’s never easy following into your father’s footsteps when your father is a legend in the sport. It’s almost to the point where you should try another profession because it’s almost impossible to live up to his shoes.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 14

Boxing legend’s 24-year-old son retires from the sport to pursue dramatic career change

There are many fighters following in their father’s footsteps, and whilst some like Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. have soared to great heights, others may not be cut out for the sport.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 10

Ricky Hatton revealed why a massive grudge-match with a huge rival never came to fruition… ‘I did want to fight him’

Ricky Hatton never shared the ring with his biggest rival. Throughout his career, ‘The Hitman’ had many an intense feud. Hatton stopped Paulie Malignaggi in a tremendous performance following an extremely heated build-up.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 9

Ricky Hatton suffered comeback KO loss in his retirement fight 13 years before incredible boxing return

Ricky Hatton will make a surprising comeback to the boxing world in December as he competes in a professional bout at the age of 46. The former Manny Pacquiao opponent Hatton will follow in the footsteps of ‘Pac-Mac’, who is taking on Mario Barrios for the welterweight world title in July.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 9

Who is Eisa Al Dah? Meet the ‘Arabian Warrior’ battling Ricky Hatton in his comeback fight

Eisa Al Dah is a name that wasn’t well-known to the average fan before the announcement of his next big fight in December. Ricky Hatton has chosen Eisa Al Dah as the opponent for his comeback fight, 13 years after the “Hitman” hung up his gloves to end his career.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 8

Who is Ricky Hatton? Meet the “Hitman” making his comeback to the ring after 13 years

Ricky Hatton is making a shocking comeback to the ring later this year as “The Hitman” attempts to roll back the years. 13 years after his last fight, Ricky Hatton announced his return to boxing with a fight in Dubai this December.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Ricky Hatton’s Comeback Fight Is Set – Here’s What We Know About His Opponent

At 46 years old, it’s been over a decade since Ricky Hatton last fought professionally. That long absence made it easy to assume the former world champion had hung up the gloves for good.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 7

Ricky Hatton Is Coming Back

In a stunning comeback announcement. Former world champion and 2024 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Ricky Hatton will end his 13-year retirement on December 2, when he faces Eisa Al Dah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 6

Boxing Legend And Former Fighter Of the Year To Return To The Ring At 46

Despite having been retired for 13 years, Ricky Hatton MBE appears set to come out of retirement this year. The British boxing legend is set to return to the ring in Dubai on December 2nd.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Ricky Hatton Would Have Stopped Amir Khan

Ricky Hatton alongside his rival Amir Khan both boxed at super lightweight as well as welterweight. While speaking to Casino Beats, former world champion George Groves has revealed who he thinks would have won the fight.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 28

Ricky Hatton vs. Amir Khan: George Groves Reveals Who Would Have Won

British boxing has produced many memorable fighters, including Lloyd Honeyghan, Lennox Lewis, Joe Calzaghe, Nigel Benn and Henry Cooper among many others.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 4

Ricky Hatton shocked the world by ending a pound-for-pound contender’s 13-fight winning streak

OTD: Ricky Hatton pulled off one of the biggest upsets in boxing history over a top pound-for-pound contender. Before entering the ring on June 4th, 2005, Ricky Hatton was a relatively unknown presence in the sport.

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Boxing News / KO on SI / May 21

Ricky Hatton Pick Tougher Opponent Between Floyd Mayweather And Manny Pacquiao

Ricky Hatton fought both Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao during his career. Hatton retired with a 45-3-0 record and 32 knockout wins. All three of his losses came by KO, including against Mayweather and Pacquiao.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 16

Daniel Dubois turned heads with a savage knockout over Ricky Hatton’s heavyweight prospect

Daniel Dubois will rematch Oleksandr Usyk this summer in London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, years after the KO that put him on the map. Daniel Dubois is coming off one of the most impressive runs of form the heavyweight division has seen recently, as he beat Anthony Joshua, Filip Hrgovic, and Jarrell Miller after his loss to Oleksandr Usyk.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 3

Ricky Hatton returned to boxing at 44 years of age to fight Mexican legend in 2022 exhibition bout

‘The Hitman’ Ricky Hatton is beloved by boxing fans all over the world, as the former world champion had an excellent career. Considered by Teddy Atlas to be one of the greatest British fighters of all time, Hatton is a former super lightweight world title holder.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 17

Ricky Hatton was sent to the canvas for the first time ever three years before career-defining victory

Ricky Hatton was dropped by both Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, but one man sent ‘The Hitman’ to the canvas earlier on in his career in one of his closest fights.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 17

Ricky Hatton went the distance for the first time after gruesome cut opens in the first 10 seconds of round one

Ricky Hatton retired in 2012 with a record of 45-3, having lost only to Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, and Vyacheslav Senchenko in an unsuccessful comeback.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Rising Star John Hedges Joins Forces With Ricky Hatton To Chase Cruiserweight Glory

By joining forces with British boxing icon Ricky Hatton, unbeaten UK cruiserweight John Hedges has taken a significant step forward in his career. The former world champion is now mentoring the 21-year-old prodigy, who goes by The Gentleman in the ring, as he attempts to advance through one of the sport's most demanding divisions.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 8

Ricky Hatton names the better opponent between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao

British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has shared the ring with some of the absolute best throughout his career. Even as a former world champion, few people have competed with the level of competition that ‘The Hitman’ has.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 31

Ricky Hatton landed Floyd Mayweather fight after doing what ‘Pretty Boy’ couldn’t

Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton was the pride of Manchester at one point but fell short on some of the biggest nights of his career. Ricky Hatton retired with a record of 45-3, with wins over Kostya Tszyu, Paulie Malignaggi, and Jose Castillo.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 13

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Ricky Hatton Breaks Down November 15 Netflix Clash

On November 15, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the eagerly anticipated heavyweight bout between Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) and Jake Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) will finally happen.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 31

Ricky Hatton Advises Tyson Fury to Use What ‘He Didn’t Use Last Time’

Ricky Hatton has a piece of advice for Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs). ‘The Gypsy King’ is gearing up to meet former undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) in a potentially sensational rematch at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in December.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 13, 2024

Reliving Ricky Hatton vs. Luis Collazo for the WBA Welterweight Title at TD Garden

On Saturday, May 13, 2006, at the TD Garden in Boston, Ricky Hatton faced Luis Collazo for the WBA welterweight title. Hatton was still riding high after defeating Kostya Tszyu at the M.E.N.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / March 24, 2024

Campbell Hatton Suffers Setback In Hopes Of Emulating Legendary Father Ricky

Being the son of a famous fighter is never easy, particularly if the father is one of the greatest boxers his country has ever produced. That is the pressure and comparison Campbell Hatton has had to deal with throughout these early years of his career.