Hatton eyes comeback

James Robson

November 12, 2009

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RICKY Hatton is considering a return to the ring in 2010.

The Hitman has remained tight-lipped about his future since his devastating knockout at the hands of pound-for-pound number one, Manny Pacquiao, in May.

But he has dropped the biggest hint yet that he could be ready to resume his incredible career next year.

The 31-year-old multiple world champion has been concentrating on his burgeoning promotions business since defeat to Pacquiao.

But he says the sight of his brother, Matthew, challenging for the IBO welterweight title against Lovemore N’dou tomorrow, could tempt him to turn his back on any plans to retire.

“Seeing Matthew being successful has made my feet start tapping a little bit,” said Hatton. “If Matthew wins, it could tempt me into making a comeback.

“Maybe next year we might give it another go. We’ll have to wait and see.”

Options

There are still plenty of money-spinning fights out there for Hatton – not least, WBA champion Amir Khan.

Should Miguel Cotto lose to Pacquiao on Saturday night, he would be another option, as would Juan Manuel Marquez, who lost to Floyd Mayweather in September.

Hatton has also had a public war of words with American bad boy, Zab Judah, while Oscar de la Hoya has made it clear in the past that he would be willing to fight at Wembley.

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Hands of Stone, Southside (12/11/2009 at 09:25)

Oh dear...I fear for him after reading/hearing about some of his shenanigans in London and Manchester.

As soon as I heard about him going out to the States to meet up with Oasis whilst on tour, a big piece of the respect I once had for the lad instantly went. He also didn't do himself any favours when wearing a stoke shirt to promote his brothers fight - He showed his true colours of insincerity and taking the public for mugs doing that.

Also have you seen him recently? Think he's let him self go a bit to far this time, so unless he fights a complete mug then he is putting himself in danger. He is milking every single last drop of his marketability and only the mug punters will lap it up.

It's becoming a circus, what next? Juggling on the One Show?

the clones cyclone (12/11/2009 at 13:19)

if anyone watches the wrestling debarcle on youtube - hatton has a very long way to regain any sort of credibility. I'd also agree has too far to come back this time from the weight gain - Khan would beat him / Cotto would knock him out - why not fight matthew hatton? I wouldn't put it past him...

bluelight, Levenshulme (12/11/2009 at 14:13)

Ricky Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! Don't do it!!!!!!!
Salvage something of what you built with style but have recently part destroyed.

Hands of Stone, Southside (12/11/2009 at 15:38)

Perhaps he could wear a little clover on his shorts and come out to the 'dublin rogue' or whatever it is, hey Angry? That'd open up a new market segment for him pal....you'd lap it up wouldn't you?

PatBlackFlash (12/11/2009 at 16:50)

I think Ricky's comeback will definately be one for the 'mug punters' as he has lost a lot of credibility with the real boxing fans.

Why does Ricky have to wear a jacket and shirt when he goes to watch a boxing match these days?? It's hardly suitable attire for a man who bills himself as 'just one of the boys' and 'man of the people'. He looked a bit silly sat at ringside for the last Jamie Moore fight, when everyone else was in jeans and t-shirts.

I think in his own mind Ricky thinks he is the UK's answer to 'Oscar De la Hoya'. Maybe he is in his own mind, but not in anyone elses!!!!

At least he seems to have stopped speaking about himself in the third person, maybe someone had a word and told him how rididulous it sounds!!

The Truth (12/11/2009 at 17:01)

Leave it alone Ricky. You are a good guy and you need to move on.

BlueBoy1 , Bolton (12/11/2009 at 20:43)

Saw him on Soccer AM the other week, his weight has ballooned, go out with some dignity mate and leave the fans with the good memories that we all have of a class fighter - you don't need the cash, hang up the gloves mate

rita fitton, Florida, USA (13/11/2009 at 00:15)

No way. This is just his ego, we don't need to see him anymore. It would be cringeworthy without a doubt.

MBLUED, UK (13/11/2009 at 02:48)

cant have spent all his money already he just misses the adulation i think if he fought kahn he would get support just cos everyone once to see kahn get his head knocked off

Harry H, Manchester (13/11/2009 at 10:28)

Sometimes `a man`s gotta do what a man`s gotta do`, just be honest with yourself Ricky, brutally honest and if that means going back then fair enough but you`ve nothing to prove mate.

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