Ricky Hatton Comeback: Is the 'Hitman' Making the Right Choice?
Is Ricky Hatton making the right decision with his return to boxing? Opinions are split in and around the sport.
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Ricky Hatton Comeback: McGuigan in Support, Says 90% of Hatton Can Beat Malignaggi
Barry McGuigan is in support of the expected Ricky Hatton comeback, and says that Hatton could still beat Paulie Malignaggi for a world title. Bad Left Hook has more.
Video: Barry McGuigan Says Frankie Gavin Could Be "Biggest Waste of Talent" in UK Boxing History
Frankie Gavin won today against Curtis Woodhouse, but his performance has led to some harsh criticism. Bad Left Hook has more.
Classic Round-by-Round: Barry McGuigan v. Steve Cruz
A look back at the 1986 Fight of the Year between featherweight champion Barry McGuigan and Steve Cruz. Round-by-round analysis from Bad Left Hook.
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Barry McGuigan wrote an article for the Mirror pleading for Edwin Valero to get out of the ring,...
Barry McGuigan wrote an article for the Mirror pleading for Edwin Valero to get out of the ring, and for boxing to stop overlooking the serious brain injury he suffered earlier in life. The same injury is the reason he is only licensed by one state in the US: Texas.
"It was not until the New York State scan that the extent of his injuries were revealed. The fact that he had a traumatic brain injury, a tear inside the cranium in the most vulnerable part of the brain, means he should never box again in my view. That is a devastating conclusion to reach for such a talented fighter but not as desperate as the consequences might be of fighting on."
With so many in and around boxing so concerned about fighter safety (which they should be), does the Valero situation seem like a strange oversight to you? I myself have mentioned it a few times when talking about Valero, but I'll admit I'm guilty of almost ignoring it myself.
What say you?
Big British names weigh in on Hatton-Pacquiao
British boxing names weigh in on Hatton-Pacquiao, including Joe Calzaghe, David Haye and Carl Froch.
