Ricky Hatton is training, not retiring

by Scott Christ on Mar 9, 2010 5:36 PM EST in Boxing News Analysis

Ricky Hatton doesn't seem like his mind is quite made up about returning or retiring. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)

Speaking with Sky Sports News (via Terence Dooley of BoxingScene.com), Ricky "Hitman" Hatton debunked the rumors that he'd decided to retire, which came in like a tidal wave last night. He says he's in training for a return, and is talking with Golden Boy Promotions about fighting Juan Manuel Marquez sometime this year.

Hatton, 31, has apparently gone back and forth on the decision to return or retire, so much that it's worth wondering if he's still truly sure what he's doing.

But even with the news last night that Ricky was going to hang 'em up, it seemed unlikely that he was really going forever. I know I still suspected we'd see him fight again, and many must have felt the same.

This isn't over, either. Hatton (45-2, 31 KO) has no opponent named for a rumored summer return in Manchester, and there's really been no serious discussion of that either. His weight has been reported at around 200 pounds at his heaviest during his last 10 months out of the ring, which is 60 pounds over his optimum fighting weight.

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If he does ever fight Marquez

Then I think he’s going to get beaten up.

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by Drunken cutman on Mar 9, 2010 5:47 PM EST reply actions

i dont think he should retire from boxing but in the ring with our best fighters he is clearly out classed. Hatton Vs Mosely(Over Rated).

by CapoDaDoN210 on Mar 9, 2010 7:13 PM EST reply actions

I think Mosley would knock Hatton out cold. Bigger, stronger, faster, and aggressive. I think that’s a terrible matchup for Ricky.

But I agree that Hatton doesn’t need to retire. I’m happy to have him back if he wants to keep fighting.

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by Scott Christ on Mar 9, 2010 8:01 PM EST up reply actions

Agreed.

Mosely would slaughter him. I truly feel Ricky’s shot. That was a horrible KO by Manny.

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by Randy Loathsome on Mar 11, 2010 6:33 PM EST up reply actions

That’s great news. Can’t wait to see Hatton take an uppercut, back flip out the ring and provide me with classic KO by number 3

If a man ain't found something worth dying for. He ain't fit to live.

by Violent Demise on Mar 9, 2010 8:33 PM EST reply actions

200 pounds! Give it up, Ricky.

by FrankinDallas on Mar 9, 2010 8:58 PM EST reply actions

Saw a January interview. The man is shot...

Or he was on the beer, but he couldn’t focus. He looked like a very old fighter. First decent power punch to the head he’ll fold. Ricky, mate, stay retired. You’re not seeing straight.

I want a bigger juke-box. Telecasters rule the world - in the right hands. Don't tell me I play bum notes - I KNOW!

by Randy Loathsome on Mar 11, 2010 6:32 PM EST reply actions