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Will be astonished if this prooves to be anything other than a very bad decision
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/ricky-hatton-comeback-could-the-hitman-1140509
It all started yesterday when the internet buzzed to speculation that Hatton was back in training and ready to step into the ring again.
A quote attributed to him appeared on a website, saying he wanted to come back because he didn't want his two-round KO by Manny Pacquiao in May 2009 to be his last fight.
The word was he would return at welterweight against his old rival Paulie Malignaggi.
The fast-talking New Yorker, who was stopped by Hatton in 2008, would love another crack at the Mancunian and says he is waiting for the call.
He told BoxingScene.com: "I'm hearing that Ricky Hatton is interested in a comeback and I'm hearing rumours that I'm the target of that comeback.
"A rematch is something that interests me. I know that he wants to come back and win a title to reclaim old glory, but it's my time now and I know that I can beat Ricky Hatton."
As much as Malignaggi wants a rematch to happen, only Hatton knows the truth.
He has lost weight and has shed several the pounds by running and working with his young fighters in his gym at Hyde.
It's even said that the famous hell-raiser has been off the booze for the last few weeks.
Those close to him say he is in fantastic shape and at 33, he's hardly too old to make a comeback.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/ricky-hatton-comeback-could-the-hitman-1140509
It all started yesterday when the internet buzzed to speculation that Hatton was back in training and ready to step into the ring again.
A quote attributed to him appeared on a website, saying he wanted to come back because he didn't want his two-round KO by Manny Pacquiao in May 2009 to be his last fight.
The word was he would return at welterweight against his old rival Paulie Malignaggi.
The fast-talking New Yorker, who was stopped by Hatton in 2008, would love another crack at the Mancunian and says he is waiting for the call.
He told BoxingScene.com: "I'm hearing that Ricky Hatton is interested in a comeback and I'm hearing rumours that I'm the target of that comeback.
"A rematch is something that interests me. I know that he wants to come back and win a title to reclaim old glory, but it's my time now and I know that I can beat Ricky Hatton."
As much as Malignaggi wants a rematch to happen, only Hatton knows the truth.
He has lost weight and has shed several the pounds by running and working with his young fighters in his gym at Hyde.
It's even said that the famous hell-raiser has been off the booze for the last few weeks.
Those close to him say he is in fantastic shape and at 33, he's hardly too old to make a comeback.
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old news this mate . cant see it happening and if it did could end very bad
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Another Naz situation this. He likes the good life too much. He could do both at 25 but not now and he can't be anywhere near the fighter he once was. Plus he is way too small for welter.
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I actually fear for his well-being should he step back into the ring.
Sky/Ringside will love it, but seriously - what's he trying to achieve? Admittedly, a domestic fight vs Khan would draw huge money. |
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I think he wants to go out on a better note than being knocked sparko by a more than likely juiced up Manny Pacquiao. It's fair enough for me, as long as he passes all the required tests and can get himself in acceptable physical condition I don't see why he wouldn't fancy it. Makes sense for Malignaggi both money wise and to right one of the wrongs from his record. Wish him all the best.
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Dont see the point of it. No where really to go. The two knockouts in the last two fights will have left a mark. Should stayed retired. Too long out of the game. Was a very good boxer who got beat by one of the best of all time and someone who is probably doping. What is he going to achieve in beating domestic opponents. Probably i say he wants a crack at Khan. I think Khan would beat him only on the fact cant see Ricky been mobile enough. However Khan been Khan would probably go toe to toe with him.
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If he comes back its purely for his promotional company and probably a big f*ck you to sky.
I'd love to see him back. |
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Dan Rafael (ESPN) has said that Hatton is set to make a 'major announcement' on Friday. No sure how i feel about it as he was my hero as a youngster. Never forget staying up late to see him against Tyszu.
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hattons a great guy.. met him a few times. true warrior wish him all the best with his comeback
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Does anyone really want to see him come back?
I loved watching Hatton in the past and am one of the many that traveled the world to watch him but I really fear for him now. Hopefully (and probably in my opinion) Malignaggi will school him in a rematch and he will retire again without him getting knocked cold again or badly beaten up. Not sure what weight he would come back at but looking the top 10 in the Welterweight or Light Middle I would fear for him in against any of them. And what would it prove to fight someone lower down the rankings? Is it just more pay days he's after? |
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I too believe Malignaggi would be a difficult fight, its got to be a tune up first after all this time.
Who are ideal comeback opponents then? Big shame Lynes lost to Witter, he could have been in the mix. Would he fight Witter? Denton Vassell? Leonard Bundu? |
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Just dont get beat by a bum Ricky, and please no matter what dont fight Khan, could you imagine if he beat him?
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i think he might surprise a few
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bbc confirming it
More about money than boxing |
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All to do with securing a tv deal for his promotional company
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How did he appear during the press conference?
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I thought he appeared well. Chizzled draw for the first time in ages.
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Cheers smido.
Well, I hope that his health remains his number one priority. |
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did his da lose all his cash?
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