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It was a damp, drizzly morning in Manchester today, but there were plenty of smiles as Ricky 'Hitman' Hatton boarded the BMI flight that would take him to Las Vegas for the fight of his life against Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather.
The Hitman along with brother Matthew, trainer Billy Graham and Nutritionist Kerry Kayes left Manchester, England on the direct flight to Las Vegas just after 9.00 am this morning.
The fightnight billed as "Undefeated" takes place at the MGM Grand on December 8th
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