RICKY HATTON KO HORROR
Hitman knocked unconscious in two rounds by Manny Pacquiao
RICKY HATTON was punched into hospital by the lethal fists of Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas early this morning after being knocked unconscious in two rounds.
'The Hitman' was gunned down by the world's best fighter when he was knocked out COLD after two minutes 59 seconds of the round of their light-welterweight clash.
He was lifeless before hitting the canvas and it brought back memories of Dave 'Boy' Green getting chilled by Sugar Ray Leonard in 1980 and surely he must now retire.
Click here for more incredible pictures from Hatton v Pacquaio
Hatton, 30, was on the floor twice in the opening round, and although he tried to meet fire with fire the Englishman came off second best.
The ending was sheer horror as the brilliant Filipino detonated a bone chilling left cross that landed with such force, the Mancunian's head bounced off the canvas.
Referee Kenny Bayless took one look at Hatton asleep and quickly called medics to the ring to attend the stricken Briton.
Hatton, beaten for the second time in 47 fights, was motionless for two minutes before his groggy body was plonked on a stool. Hatton surrendered his IBO and Ring Magazine titles, but at least he walked out of the ring, insisting he was fine, before being taken to nearby Valley Hospital as a precaution.
He said: "It was a hard loss, but I'm okay. I didn't see the punch coming, but it was a great shot. I'll be okay."
Hatton's lawyer and business partner Gareth Williams said: "Ricky is desperately sorry for all the fans. He says he got caught by a great shot that he never saw coming.
"He has nothing to be ashamed of. He has lost to the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and perhaps the greatest fighter of all time.
'Pacman's' trainer Freddie Roach who was locked in a feud with Hatton's trainer Floyd Mayweather Snr said: "Manny is a monster. Ricky Hatton is a sucker for right hook and it was an easy night for us. I watched his videos for two months and knew him better than my own fighter."
Pacquiao, 30, said: "I am surprised that this was so easy, but I worked hard on this since March. There is nothing personal for us. I was just doing my job and this was as great for me as the De La Hoya win."
More than 25,000 fans invaded the gambling capital of the world to cheer on Britain's most popular boxer ever. More than half never had tickets and were forced to watch on big screens at casinos.
The biggest fight of 2009 was a winner for ticket touts with £700 tickets changing hands for £1800 in the bustling MGM Grand lobby.
Hatton arrived two hours before the fight wearing sunglasses and hugged teenage fan James Bowes who carried his world championship belts to the ring.
He will never, ever lose his appeal to fans and ringside celebrities who included P-Diddy, J-Lo, Mariah Carey, Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale and Russell Brand.
That magnificent support from the impeccably behaved crowd couldn't help him being on the receiving end of Pacquiao's lightning quick fists on what was the worst night of his fighting life.
The early indications were good when he used his strength to unsettle Pacquiao, but he soon learned that speed is a powerful weaponwas dropped by a right hook.
Ricky was up quickly, but could not get his head out of the way from punches that speared his head back with mind numbing speed and accuracy.
Seconds before the end of the round, Hatton crashed down in his own corner after taking a sledgehammer left. He was up at five and was undoubtedly saved by the bell.
Amazingly he was fighting back although Hatton was getting tagged far too often. But when Pacquiao unloaded the fatal shot it was a punch few men in the world would have recovered from.
Hatton's younger brother Matthew won his eight round welterweight clash against Ernesto Zepeda scoring a unanimous points verdict on the three judges' cards.
Matthew, 27, was caught several times, but never seriously troubled by his Mexican opponent who has stopped 34 of his 39 victims.
'Magic' Matthew who won for the 36th time in 41 fights is lined up to challenge the winner of IBO title fight between South African pair Lovemore N'Dou and Phillip N'Dou.
Another Mancunian Joe Murray stormed to an impressive win outpointing Missael Nunez in their super-bantamweight tussle.
The Beijing Olympian floored his Los Angeles rival in the third round with a straight right hand, but moments later had a point deducted for hitting Nunez on the back of his head.
Murray, 22, will fight again in June and said: "These tough learning fights are exactly what I need."
This article has 104 comments
"He will never, ever lose his appeal to fans and ringside celebrities who included P-Diddy, J-Lo, Mariah Carey, Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale and Russell Brand."
-STEVE LILLIS
Yo Steve are yo ok? Mark Wahlberg was trained by Roach man in Wildcard way back hehe to try and salvage a few pints of honor and dignity for a fallen mate by disguising it with fiction is not a good trait of a media man haha LOSER style, Brit-ish indeed.. :)
By Bulldog Arse-Kicked. Posted November 3 2009 at 3:10 AM.
more practice ricky hatton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!hehehehe!!!!!
By varry. Posted June 26 2009 at 3:26 AM.
many pauqui may have won this time but dont coky brecause mayweather is going to put him on his arse
By james. Posted May 11 2009 at 9:28 AM.
Once upon a time Clint Eastwood said something like in one of his "Dirty Harry" movies, "MAN HAS GOT TO KNOW HIS LIMITATIONS". Ricky, sorry to say this, at the moment, there is really nothing you can do to beat Manny Pacquiao. Manny is at his deadly prime. Manny did not become the No.1 p4p for nothing. The title was not given to him on a silver platter. You really have to know your limitations. There is nothing to be ashamed of. You just happened to fight a better one - the deadly variety. Some fighters are really smarter and DEADLIER THAN OTHERS.
By EXAMINERAUTHOR. Posted May 10 2009 at 7:43 AM.
ricky hatton is a legend, defeated or not, u got plenty of fight left in u.. HITMAN
By stu lakin. Posted May 9 2009 at 10:40 AM.
i watched the fight in vegas, true ricky was poor on defense but he is a good fighter still,
i was just relieved to see he was okay! if he does decide to fight again i will be there to support him,
good luck to him in whatever is decides to do in the future.
By julie. Posted May 7 2009 at 12:20 PM.
At least he is brave enough to fight the elite, unlike Calzaghe. Peter Manfredo got a shot instead of Froch; so that proves your hero Calzaghe prefers the safer choice.
By Adam. Posted May 7 2009 at 9:57 AM.
ricky came across the real hitman, that being the hitman pacman
By ramsey said. Posted May 7 2009 at 6:55 AM.
Hatton deceived once again! he s a kamikaze boxer!
he is a mancunian champ and that s all!LAS VEGAS is a place for the top fighter!and the poor people that followed him till Vegas are really mad or very rich! you are the best of the pub Ricky! stay at home the next time if Floyd and Manny are boxing and maybe you gonna learn something!
By mr advice. Posted May 6 2009 at 1:11 PM.
Ricky's style of boxing is no match to PacMan's style. Definitely the pacman is a lot better than the hitman. So, Ricky better reture now!!
By RSMor. Posted May 6 2009 at 12:18 PM.
ricky, you should never have got rid of billy, stop fighting for other people and start fighting for you and from the heart "AGAIN"!!!!!!!
By jane. . Posted May 6 2009 at 10:47 AM.
RICKY HATTON IS FALLING DOWN.. FALLING DOWN... FALLING DOWN....
RICKY HATTON IS FALLING DOWN..
HE IS NOW SLEEPING!!!
better luck next time..
By shobe. Posted May 6 2009 at 5:35 AM.
hard luck ricky change youre trainer dont hang youre gloves up still got alot to give to the sport and manchester england what about amir khan love you ricky.
By andrea parky. Posted May 6 2009 at 4:13 AM.
PS. should that be heroes, possibly
By Richard in Brazil. Posted May 6 2009 at 3:37 AM.
It seems such a pity that the majority of comments seem to come from, almost, illiterate people. Unable to spell and make clear and concise statements.
Perhaps they are better judges of the match than I am.
I am still proud to be English with such bravery in adversity. I am sure we will have some more heros in the future.
By Richard in Brazil. Posted May 6 2009 at 3:27 AM.
come on ricky dont be upset you have always been great one more fight we love you
By hamid. Posted May 6 2009 at 1:27 AM.
why is every1 dissin Hatton?
ok he got knocked out by Pacquaio but surely if ur true fans u wouldnt be slaggin him off!!! youd be supporting him to NOT quit his career!
maybe he should retire but isnt that up to him and how he feels not all the goons who r disrespecting him on here!!!
Hatton mate youve done us (well some of us) proud and whatever decision you make your true fans will stand by you!
BLUE MOON!!
By Gemz. Posted May 6 2009 at 1:17 AM.
one....RICKY HATTON!!
By wuxia. Posted May 5 2009 at 9:20 AM.
its time to change your tattoo from HITMAN to HITME...
By hitme. Posted May 5 2009 at 6:45 AM.
What a waste of time, all that hype from Hatton saying he was going to beat Pacman, guess the saying: The Bigger they are they harder they fall, comes to mind here.
We really haven't had a decent British Boxer in years, they all seem to let us down in the long run.
By Lorna Wanstall. Posted May 5 2009 at 5:45 AM.
I cant believe there are people actually criticizing rickyhatton,he's brought the most excitment to a british ring since nazeem hamed,lets face it pacquaio lives up to his p4p crown with a world class performance but iv not seen him look so worried until hatton charged at him, all be it for only about 30 seconds in the second round,but he looked shocked and scared,all i say is god bless you ricky hatton ur a true legend.
By john lyons. Posted May 5 2009 at 3:14 AM.
hatton weak damm!!!
By secret. Posted May 5 2009 at 3:45 AM.
Ricky is no match against Manny. Hatton kiss the canvass because this is a big fight. Manny overpowered him in every aspect of the match. Better luck next time. Manny Pacquiao best pound for pound of the world right now. Floyd Mayweather Jr. your next..............
By jack bauer. Posted May 5 2009 at 1:47 AM.
what is going on ricky ?????? u are a superstar, proud and bloody english and from the north aswell
i believe in you as you are a CHAMPION stop being
so cocky and make us believe again coz we do love
you so pick yourself up, carry on , train bloody harder uv not lost a title work hard and punch them
buggers to hell and tell them who there mother is
wayne. sorry
By wayne lea. Posted May 5 2009 at 1:35 AM.
Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton = LOSER
L O S E R
By SteelDestroyer. Posted May 5 2009 at 12:45 AM.
ricky you need another trainer .and have the last
laugh go out and fight amir khan .then retire
you got money you got youth .youv'e done good
but time to call it a day mate .well done for what
youv'e done .take a break .then do some tv
By the real HITMAN. Posted May 5 2009 at 1:13 AM.
ricky hotton is still a winner even thou he didn,t win people that have said some nasty thing about him want to try their luck in the ring and see how they get on
By pauline. Posted May 5 2009 at 1:09 AM.
ricky m8 ur a loser. Better retire now while you still have a face because if you'll have a rematch with pacquioa, he'll just punch ur face away. LOSER
By SteelDestroyer. Posted May 5 2009 at 12:50 AM.
2 biggest fights of his life and lost both, hang the gloves up ricky!
By Honny. Posted May 4 2009 at 6:42 PM.
ricky im proud of you mate get yer head together and go for a rematch with either mayweather or the pacman but this time in manchester come out to the sounds of oasis and the stone roses and fight like ive seen you fight with that grit and determination you had against kostya with your home fans and the brits on home soil behind you i know you can whip both .........this is the one?
By sheffield dave. Posted May 4 2009 at 7:09 PM.
therealbigman sounds like a real big pratt! I recon the only big thing about you is your mouth! Ricky is the big man, you have nothing to prove Ricky, hang up your gloves while you still have your health, god bless you mate.
By Dragon slayer. Posted May 4 2009 at 12:06 PM.
their will only ever be ONE RICKY HATTON... so for the love of your family jennifer and yourself don't put yourself in harms way again... you are an amazing bloke and have got loads to offer and no doubt loads of stuff to do to keep you busy you will always be THE CREAM OF MANCHESTER... give it up Ricky Hatton and its meant in a good way you will always be our champion... and we want you fit and healthy...a big shout out to the loyal fans aswell we know a good man when we see one...
"THEIR IS ONLY ONE RICKY HATTON"...
By patsy. Posted May 4 2009 at 10:40 AM.
Well done RICKY m8 u've always done Manchester proud n this was just a BAD DAY AT WORK. Keep your head and your chin up m8 you are and always will be Manchesters CHAMPION xxxxx
By Amanda Connolly. Posted May 4 2009 at 9:58 AM.
I want ricky back but only if he will hire freddie roach as his trainer so they can spar manny all the time like amir khan sparring manny all the time..ricky is so good but u have a useless trainer like mayweather sr. How can u be inspire by a trainer coming on late and with a big mouth .
By pinoy. Posted May 4 2009 at 7:01 AM.
Ricky should just retire...it's embarrassing if he's still come back..saying those words to manny..predicting his own win..claiming that he'll KO pacman..
the only reason he hasn't lose to 140 pounds is because manny was not in 140 before..
i feel sorry for those many who bet on him..
next time bet on the right fighter
By JJ. Posted May 4 2009 at 2:30 AM.
Firstly, all these people criticising - moreover, cussing Hatton is disgusting - it goes to show how many idiots there are out there - thick minded, shallow & down right rude. For years Rickys' entertained & thrilled us - ive been privalidged to have watched him all the way. He's provided some of the best, exciting, thrilling boxing, Ricky Hatton nights have always been a thing to be anticipated & have genuinely exited everyone - absaloutely fantastic.
He makes me proud to be British - a true British fighter - and has represented us sooo well. I beleive in his ability - yeah he got caught out -- so...manny's lost 2 fights aswell. The only times he has lost have been against the no1 in the planet- The 1st fight he wouldve battered floyd if it werent for the ref - the 2nd one - i think his tactics werent right -- so what?? I reckon he could still be the best pound for pound - just a few minor changes -like being a little less gung-ho from the off etc - hes more than capable of doing the business. Enough respect - hes a true legend - if he does retire - good on him he can bow out with his head held high - but i will definately be sad to see him hang up his gloves - an unforgetable boxer.
By danny m. Posted May 4 2009 at 1:21 AM.
Hatton I have nothing but respect 4 u. Amir Khan will never be the British representative. However, I am worried about you. you need to keep yourself known as a good fighter. you have an excellent record, but have lost your last 2 main matches. bow out now before everyone brands you as "past it"
By Sammy Boi. Posted May 4 2009 at 1:36 AM.
one of the first things he said after he lost was sorry to the fans . Sorry to all of us. after all he has given to us. just goes to show what kind of bloke he is.one of the best i am one of the lucky ones to of meet him and know that what you see is what you get .whatever you do now you will always be a star and i think i talk for all of us your fans when i say thank you ricky hatton and you have nothing to be sorry for
By steve tovey. Posted May 4 2009 at 1:03 AM.
Im sorry for ricky the guy has given the UK great nights of boxing, less of the finished talk, pacman has had 3 loses in his career oscar has had 6 loses so what's the the big deal on that night anyone of these top boxers can win, give hatton a break I want to see him fight the loser of the next floyd mayweather fight, he wins that then a rematch with one of the two guys that beat him the script will be set. I still think ricky is a great fighter. Ring magazine fighter of the year, everyone knows how great a fighter ricky is, no need for the quit talk thats an easy answer, but he can go on and win again and all the real fans will watch ricky.
angus cooney
By angus cooney. Posted May 4 2009 at 12:56 AM.
Ricky shoot mayweather, but you should also have known your left should have been up defending, your a pro, you had no defence. basic rules of boxing ,defend yourself. and i have to say this but call it a day ive followed you since the aba s and you have had a good career stay fit look after your family and god bless
By ron peters. Posted May 4 2009 at 12:56 AM.
HATTON S A CLOWN. HE SHOULD BE IN A CIRCUS...WITH A PAINTED FACE AND A SMALL RED BALL AT THE END OF HIS NOSE
By therealbigman. Posted May 4 2009 at 12:54 AM.
Hatton like his Man City has no defence for the speedy hands of the PAcman.I wish Hatton is OK.I was a bit disappointed no British fans took my £100 bet.
By Juan de la Cruz. Posted May 3 2009 at 11:47 PM.
Unfortunately ricky was outclassed again, these guys manny and mayweather are super talented, one offs like sugar ray and ali. ricky was too predictable just like naseem, over hyped and found out and in boxing there is nowhere to hide. call it a day mate, this will happen everytime he steps up in class.
By simon. Posted May 3 2009 at 8:30 PM.
Hitman's statement: "I didn't see the punch coming, but it was a great shot. I'll be okay."
HE SHOULD WEAR SPECS SAVERS THEN..? Overall he's brave enough.
By P. Posted May 3 2009 at 8:27 PM.
bring back nigel benn to hold up the british corner
By carlton. Posted May 3 2009 at 7:42 PM.
Manny Pacquiao is at his peak while Ricky Hatton is way past his best. Hatton is now a shadow of his former self as his reflexes have slowed,his defensive skills are no longer and his punch resistance is gone. When this happens to a boxer they should hang up there gloves and retire. Especially a boxer like Ricky who has made more than enough money from the sport and will always be remembered for what he acheived in boxing.
By Martin. Posted May 3 2009 at 6:03 PM.
If Ricky decides to fight some more, he should employ the likes of Freddie Roach. That Mayweather Sr. couldn't train a clown to be funny!!!
By DL. Posted May 3 2009 at 6:37 PM.
hard lines ricky owd lad. no-one thinks any less of ya. well us normal people don't anyhow. it takes balls to go out there and do what you do, i couldn't. but in my opinion mate its time to take a back seat before you don't get to wake up again , you may not be so lucky next time. best wishes for the future.x
By jayne acton . Posted May 3 2009 at 6:19 PM.
Finally ricky hattan got FLATTENED hahaha by the pacman. there are no good british boxers out there. All the hype all the talking what a WASTE of time.
By THELABOYS. Posted May 3 2009 at 6:31 PM.
Thank god he got beaten, never thought he was anything special. He went on about beating the like of Kosta Tszyu etc but most of the big names were old men who were on the way down. Whgen he got in with men in their prime it was bye bye
By Vanny. Posted May 3 2009 at 5:29 PM.
feel sorry for the Hitman, at least he tried and i think he should retire now and he doesn't need to prove how good he is but Pacman is just so good and will always be...Filipinos are always hardworking and always do their best and pacman prove it again to the world.
By maria s.. Posted May 3 2009 at 5:26 PM.
its time to hang up your gloves before you get serious brain damage you have a girlfriend and young son to think about
By ray H0ldcroft. Posted May 3 2009 at 4:48 PM.
Am I the only person who is relieved that Ricky has come out of this in one piece! He could have ended up like Michael Watson or even worse.So get off the poor guy's back,I'm sure he's feeling bad enough as it is!
By Rita Cocking. Posted May 3 2009 at 4:04 PM.
just like to say ricky had guts getting in the ring and fight the best he could at least ricky as the manners and admits when he as been beaten for gods sake all you back-stabbing fans of ricky ought to be ashamed of yourself call yourself a supporter of ricky fighting for britain give over id just like to see yourselves in ricky,s position 1st hit and you would all be ko,d so do yourselves a favour if you aint got nought nice say about ricky then give up so sorry you lost ricky but you had the guts and am well proud of you for that well done you will always be my legend x vicky
By victoria chadwick. Posted May 3 2009 at 4:16 PM.
If you have any respect for your own health and safety, then Ricky Hattan, please stop now.I will never forget seeing boxer, Johnny Owen, colapes in the ring only to loose his life.I was so worried when you fell. I imediately knew you needed a brain scan
By brian. Posted May 3 2009 at 4:08 PM.
im very proud of pacman...being a filipino he dedicated his fight into his own country people.Never mind those people calling him such names coz they're such a looserrrr....
By lyn kelly. Posted May 3 2009 at 3:20 PM.
Stayed up all nite..!!
All l got was a hangover.!!!
Time to call it day ricky son.
By Joe Shirley. Posted May 3 2009 at 3:38 PM.
RICKY HATTON IS STILL A LEGEND ALL U PEOPLE WHO SLAG HIM OF NEED SLAPPING HE IS A BRILLIANT AND EXITING FIGHTER AND MANNY PAQUIAO WONT BEAT COTTO OR MAYWEATHER
By boxing. Posted May 3 2009 at 3:11 PM.
Is this a forum for red supporters to slag Man City or is it a discussion about a boxing match?
You can see that Hatton has trained and is extremely fit, he knew that it was going to be a difficult fight. I'd challenge you weeds out there to get in a ring with a boxer that trains in the way that Pacman does. Well done Ricky!
By Donna. Posted May 3 2009 at 2:41 PM.
LMFAO Whose guna represent English boxing now???
Amir Khan long, u British all slated him but hes the best thing that you have got left, wat u guna do boo him....
By hatton eats his hat. Posted May 3 2009 at 2:16 PM.
Memo to Mr Hatton, please retire now before you embarress yourself and Manchester anymore. Where do i start ? Hatton shown Pacquaio no respect in the ring at all. There was no guile or thought in Hattons display whatsoever. Pacquaio must of thought it was his birthday in that ring. To beat Pacquaio it will take an intelligent pugilist and Hatton is not an intelligent pugilist, he is a one dimensional brawler who lacks any real ringcraft. Retire now Hatton, you're beginning to be show us mancs up.
By Richard in Denton near Hyde. Posted May 3 2009 at 1:57 PM.
Surely now we have seen the last of Ricky, I've watched boxing for years now and I've NEVER thought Ricky was anything special, and last night was proof of that.
Like most things from Manchester, OVER-RATED, and all about money!!!
Get yourself off Ricky, theres nowhere else for you to go now, its over.
There IS and ONLY ever will be one great fighter to come from the UK and thats Joe Callzaghe, who deserves more respect than Ricky has ever had.
One last thing, if your thinking of making a comeback, (yawn, yawn) the only remote chance of me ever watching you fight again is if you fight Junior Witter, give us what we want, you've avoided this fight for years thinking you were just too good, but we all know now this aint the case. Maybe this will be the ONLY way back for you
By Angela. Posted May 3 2009 at 1:40 PM.
always said there is only one true boxer from britain, excuse me i mean wales, a true celtic welsh warrior joe calzaghe!! hatton mayweather finished you, your comeback fights both you struggled, and then you challenged manny? no wonder you got knocked out, you not right in the head, finished mate, what i feel sorry for hatton is that, cos the english have lost their champ, calzaghe will finaly get the praise he should of had of them. sad losers!!
By sean escott. Posted May 3 2009 at 1:44 PM.
Unlucky, Ricky. There is no shame in losing to a great like Pacman. You have brought us all so much excitement throughout your brilliant career, so thank you. The haters on here really are pathetic - typical British "knock 'em down" attitude. Give the man some credit. In fact, give both men some credit. The haters on here are absolutely disgusting.
By The Bishop. Posted May 3 2009 at 1:42 PM.
There are some deluded people here saying 'hold your head up high', 'proud', etc. Hatton is a fraud. He keeps taking your cash (Sky money) to eithger fight bozos or occasionally (Mayweather/Pacquaio) steps up a level & gets shown up BIG TIME.
He is a fraud, another Frank Bruno & the daft Briish public love that. The under-dog, the nearly-man.
Finished? Did he ever start???
By Money Mayweather. Posted May 3 2009 at 1:37 PM.
does anybody have mayweathers jr number?
By oton. Posted May 3 2009 at 1:37 PM.
pacman was winning but did nobody notice the punch that finnished ricky off was a blow to the throat
By adl. Posted May 3 2009 at 1:24 PM.
Hatton hasn't had a truly decent win since castillo! Malinaggi can't punch and so allowed Ricky to do what he wanted-walking through his light punches. Mayweather exposed him and Manny reminded us HE IS LIMITED!! Also Mayweather snr?? Who would you trust-Freddy the professor or that infantile braggard?
By anthony sircar. Posted May 3 2009 at 12:52 PM.
Hardlines;Ricky,but at least your still in one piece and able to refleck back on your career,sadly outclassed.
By Danny. Posted May 3 2009 at 12:20 PM.
Sad Sad day, but Ricky. You have provided us with many a fantastic fight to remember. Hold your head high, no-one could ever call you a coward and Manchester will always be proud of you. Hope your okay fella
By Annette. Posted May 3 2009 at 12:15 PM.
Hatto puffed up by the press and television for more sales revenues.
How on earth could the man think he even had a chance .
Just view the fight. How many punches did this looser actually land ?
No, sorry, Hatton is in the same bracket at Gordon Brown.
Another looser.
By Fred. Posted May 3 2009 at 11:26 AM.
Ricky hatton one of the greatest British fighters of all time, this is just a blip. He will be back.
By Michael johnston. Posted May 3 2009 at 11:22 AM.
well done richard you have done your town and country proud the new high tec gym looks fantastic and you will make warren and malony look over there shoulders pete -spain-
By x hydelad. Posted May 3 2009 at 11:22 AM.
Mayweather Snr shud hang his head in shame...all that mouth and his fighter cudnt even keep his hands up...freddie roach has made him look a joke.
I have to admit though i ddnt expect manny to have that sort of power....youre a top warrior pacman.
By vard. Posted May 3 2009 at 11:19 AM.
ricki ive watchd all your fights and they have been what british boxing needed , but seeing you hurt like that against pacci was scary mate really glad you recoverd.
you have a lot be proud of now the time to retire.
By christopher. Posted May 3 2009 at 11:19 AM.
unlucky hitman u ar still the greatest to us hope u ar bk soon
By Dave Meades. Posted May 3 2009 at 11:18 AM.
filipino power . pacman vs mayweather. bring it on.
By georgiou. Posted May 3 2009 at 11:16 AM.
why do ppl dis a man when he loses put your hands up who would be brave enough to get in the ring with hatton and slag him of never mind the winner , top man hatton ya always tried to give a show and always gave respect to the fans we love ya !!! oh by the way lend us a tenner lol
By thagaffer. Posted May 3 2009 at 11:12 AM.
He said "this fat, beer drinking Englishman is gonna shock the world again"
My oh my Ricky you did that. What a shocking performance.
By Mike. Posted May 3 2009 at 11:08 AM.
Hattons is one of the UK's greatest boxers ever. However he should have hanged his gloves up 18 months ago.
Great guy, great boxer, great trainer, i'm sure
All the best Ricky
By SImon Tay. Posted May 3 2009 at 10:59 AM.
Nick Carter, you think Hatton would have beaten Pacquiao 4 years ago? Get real! Even Hatton said Pacman would have beaten him 4 FIGHTS ago!! Hatton is and always has been tactically inept, and can only box 1 way - in straight lines, like a bulldog. That may bee nough to beat less tactically gifted fighters, but when you come up against the best, you lose. The old saying is true...you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Retirement and obesity now beckon for 'Fatton'
By mike seddon. Posted May 3 2009 at 10:59 AM.
Time for Hatton to retire, he was pummeled into space by Manny the great.
By jimmy9. Posted May 3 2009 at 11:02 AM.
Hatton outclassed.
his manc fans can't blame the ref for this one like they patheticly did when he fought Mayweather,
blown away, swept aside.
Retire now Ricky.
By Alex. Posted May 3 2009 at 10:51 AM.
Hatton outclassed.
his manc fans can't blame the ref for this one like they patheticly did when he fought Mayweather,
blown away, swept aside.
Retire now Ricky.
By Alex. Posted May 3 2009 at 10:54 AM.
Ha Ha Ha.
By mrs_spratt. Posted May 3 2009 at 10:40 AM.
Ricki is finished now. Tried to take his career to far.
Floyd Mayeather Jnr will beat Paquiao
By Matt. Posted May 3 2009 at 10:46 AM.
Like any typical British sports person, too much mouth and no action.
By Floyd. Posted May 3 2009 at 10:45 AM.
hang your head in shame and walk in to the darkness
By ASH. Posted May 3 2009 at 10:31 AM.
should never have got rid of his trainer. he had no defence any guy in the street could have put him over he was that open. What happened to the good Ricky Hatton, he went with his old trainer. quote Freddy Roach." We new he was wide open to right hooks" if he could see it why did his trainer not?
By joe smith. Posted May 3 2009 at 10:26 AM.
i got up to watch probably the best 5 minutes of sheer force and control, researched and chillingly calculated Manny is the best fighter i have ever seen and that goes above everyone in the past 25 years, simply devastating!
well done ricky but this was never going to be your day, with your media activities and that loss to mayweather defeat you are not the fighter you were. it would be no shame to retire now, you have been awesome.
By sten. Posted May 3 2009 at 9:56 AM.
Hatton? That was a speed trail called Pacquiao heading for Phillipine via Las vegas. Retirement will be a good option
By Robert Chalemetsa. Posted May 3 2009 at 9:55 AM.
call it a day ricky you have nothing to prove to anyone.
you have been the most outstanding fighter for many years now.
By stuart . Posted May 3 2009 at 9:48 AM.
IM GLAD I DIDN;T LOOSE ANT SLEEP OVER THAT FIGHT PATHETIC,,,
By NADIA-MARIE JACOBS. Posted May 3 2009 at 9:33 AM.
its time for ricky to retire. he has had an outstanding boxing career and should call it a day now. And that dont mean keep coming back for one off fights like mike tyson. there is no doubt 4 years ago he would of floored Pacquiao but he is tired now and floyd mayweather proved that.
drink all the guiness and eat all the pies now lad. Stick to running the gym and teach what you know.
your boxing days are over hang up the gloves dude
By nick carter. Posted May 3 2009 at 9:10 AM.
I agree Hatton has had his day now. I think he should have kept Billy Graham has his trainer, I don't think Mayweather snr brought any thing to Hattons game. Happy retirement Ricky!
By Steve. Posted May 3 2009 at 9:09 AM.
as much as i love hatton you got to admit that manny is just in another level,speed power and accuracy in abundance.time to stop now ricky,you have gave us plenty of good memories.well done manny
By paul coughlan. Posted May 3 2009 at 9:06 AM.
that little weedy bloke loretta is one of the best fighters in the world and i you would have seen his previous fights you would of seen this, you are obviously not a boxing fan!! Feel for hatton but pacman is just an animal.
By kerry. Posted May 3 2009 at 9:06 AM.
Hatton will have one more fight..against aamir khan..just to make money n make khan famous....
By Rashad Mahmood. Posted May 3 2009 at 9:01 AM.
I agree Hatton has had his day now. I think he wanted to finish on top, but to beat Pacquaio he needed to be on top form, and Mayweather knock that out of him. Hatton is a big character and it would be good to see him sat in the studio now.
By kris. Posted May 3 2009 at 8:39 AM.
BLUE GOON.
By geelow. Posted May 3 2009 at 8:30 AM.