MATTHEW Hatton has been offered a second chance at fulfilling his dreams of a world title after his controversial draw with Lovemore N'Dou.

Hatton was robbed of his first world crown on Friday after his clash with IBO welterweight king, N'Dou, was adjudged to be a draw.

The 38-year-old South African's camp immediately offered a rematch - but insisted they would only fight in his homeland.

Hatton is considering a return bout next year - possibly in the run up to the World Cup - but is still coming to terms with the bitter disappointment of seeing his title hopes go up in smoke.

"Everyone knew I'd won the fight," he said. "The cruellest thing they could do was call it a draw.

"I would sooner have lost by three or four rounds and say I'd lost to the better man on the night, but I know I won the fight."

Most neutrals had Hatton down as winning by at least two rounds in Stoke - and even N'Dou looked resigned to defeat at the final bell.

He was quick to offer the 28-year-old another shot, but insisted he would not return to England.

"It was a tough fight, tougher than I expected," he said. "But I felt I was always in control. You have got to take a title from the champion."

It certainly turned out to be an unlucky Friday the 13th for Hatton, who has endured a year to forget after seeing major clashes with Zab Judah and Kell Brook fall through over the last 12 months.

He has already had tentative offers since Friday, which could see him fight in America.



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