Ryan Rhodes admits it will be somewhat surreal to see his former promoter in the corner opposite him this Saturday night, October 1. Rhodes pits his giant heavyweight David Howe against Ricky Hatton prospect Nathan Gorman for the vacant Central Area title at the Fenton Manor in Stoke.
Read More »Ricky Hatton: “Relikh Is A Star In the Making”
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton says it is only a matter of time before Belarusian puncher Kiryl Relikh emerges as a star. Relikh took his unblemished record to 20-0 with 18 knockouts following a fifth round stoppage of Argentina’s tough Christian Ariel Lopez in Monaco on Friday night and ‘The Hitman’ …
Read More »“Hitman” Hatton Tips Kell Brook To Shine In Sheffield
Ricky Hatton says Kell Brook will shine in his first IBF World Welterweight title defence and land the big-money fights he is chasing as he takes on number one mandatory challenger Jo Jo Dan in ‘Unbreakable’ presented by FX World at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield on March 28, live …
Read More »Hatton Disputes Rabchenko Loss But Admires Mundine Performance
Ricky Hatton has paid tribute to Anthony Mundine, but he still feels his fighter, Sergey Rabchenko, beat the Aussie veteran. Mundine picked up the WBC Silver light-middleweight crown with a contentious split decision verdict over the Belarusian in Melbourne on Wednesday night. It was a display that showed the 39-year-old …
Read More »Old Foes Ricky Hatton, Kostya Tszyu Reunite Down Under
Ricky Hatton was reunited with old foe Kostya Tszyu for the first time since their epic 2005 battle at the weekend. ‘The Hitman’ enjoyed his finest moment when he won the IBF light-welterweight title by forcing the world class Aussie to retire on his stool in front of 22,000 fans …
Read More »Upton Clan Green And White Army Ready To Gatecrash London
The Upton Clan’s Green and White Army will be out in full force at York Hall, Bethnal Green, this Saturday night, October 11. The fighting trio, who are trained by Ricky Hatton, rapidly sold their allocation of tickets for the Goodwin Promotions show and expect to receive a vociferous reaction …
Read More »“Hitman” Hatton Presented With WBC Award By John H Stracy
Four-time world boxing champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton has been honoured with an award from the WBC in recognition of his career and charitable work. Hatton was given a medal and commemorative plaque from the sanctioning body as part of its WBC Cares programme, which aims to help children across …
Read More »Hatton Academy Taster Sessions At BodyPower Expo
Personal trainers and group exercise instructors are being urged to hurry if they want to book on to a Hatton Academy taster session with Ricky Hatton himself at this year’s BodyPower expo. Over 55,000 people are expected to attend the three day event at the NEC in Birmingham between May …
Read More »Paul Dodds, Partner, Else Solicitors LLP On Behalf Of Ricky Hatton
I confirm that Ricky Hatton has been left unable to fulfil his media commitments at the impending Floyd Mayweather Jnr vs. Marcos Maidana fight. Ricky has been advised that he must apply for a Visa for entry into the US as the documents he intended to travel with have been …
Read More »Ricky Hatton Autobiography “War And Peace” Gets Accolade
Ricky Hatton’s autobiography War and Peace has been included on the longlist for the 12th annual British Sports Book Awards. Co-written with Boxing News editor, Tris Dixon, the book charts The Hitman’s incredible rise from a Manchester council estate to the bright lights of Las Vegas. No punches were pulled …
Read More »Ricky Gets On His Bike To Help The Homeless
Ricky Hatton is helping the homeless get a roof over their heads by cycling to the roof of Europe. The four-time world boxing champion will take part in the 140km La Mont Blanc cycle on July 20 in order to raise money for Manchester-based charity Barnabus. Founded 23 years ago, …
Read More »Hatton Academy Offers Free Taster Session At BodyPower Expo
Personal Trainers and group exercise instructors can get a feel for what the Hatton Academy has to offer by taking part in a free 30 minute taster session with Ricky Hatton himself, at this year’s BodyPower Expo. The four-time world boxing champion has been involved at the three-day event for …
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