Hatton to fight on!!!!!

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RICKY HATTON is plotting a November comeback — with possible opponents already being sounded out by his management team.

The Hitman has not fought since he was battered to a second-round defeat by Manny Pacquiao in May.

He has yet to make an official announcement about his future but has regained his appetite for the fight game.

Hatton is already back in the gym and one of the names under consideration to face him is Ukrainian Vyacheslav Senchenko, who holds the WBA welterweight title.

The 30-year-old has always said he does not want to end his career on a loss and will be a major box office draw when he does lace up his gloves again.

Senchenko, 31, will undoubtedly see Hatton's popularity as a way of cashing in and will demand the biggest purse of his career — possibly around the £1million mark — before putting his title at risk.

Hatton's mum Carol and dad Ray, along with his fiancée Jennifer Dooley, have always said they will leave the final decision on whether to make a comeback to the Manchester slugger.

They have made their feelings known but Hatton wants to give it one more shot as a way of saying thanks to fans who have followed him around the world.

Manchester's MEN Arena would be the favourite venue as a fight in November would have to take place under cover.

But on a recent trip to Cardiff, he said the Millennium Stadium would be a great place to stage a comeback.

Senchenko boasts a decent record and would be an ideal opponent for Hatton, who has no desire to be involved in a warm-up fight.

The Ukrainian won a silver medal at the Sydney Olympics and is undefeated in 29 bouts — stopping 20 of his opponents.

A big decision for Hatton will be who to appoint in his corner after he first ditched long-term trainer Billy Graham and then Floyd Mayweather Snr.

Lee Beard, who has been training Hatton's younger brother Matthew, has gained the Hitman's full confidence after working in his recent training camps and is likely to get the nod.

[bzkfn]

You got a source Chip?

Senchenko isn't a bad opponent for a final shot at the big time. And it'll be for a slice of one of the WBA's many, many Welterweight Titles.

I'm not convinced it's the best idea, but if Ricky wants to give it one more shot, he should be chasing a world title.

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yeh sorry The Sun its an exclusive ill see if i can find it again and will post

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There you go


Ricky Hatton is planning to return to the ring in November | The Sun |Sport|Boxing

[Fenster]

Hatton to fight on in the week of the Khan fight? What a coincidence...

Could they have named a more obscure possible opponent?

[Beanz]

I am a big Hitman fan but am perplexed by this kind of matchmaking. By moving up to Welterweight Ricky is going to be exposed to big hitters and after struggling to handle what were admittedly, quality clean shots from Pacquiao, is putting himself in the company of Mosley and Cotto who while not quite as fast and clever in throwing angled shots like Manny, can both deliver big bombs. I hope he can pull it off and maybe having a few less pounds to shed will improve his durability when entering the square circle. Who will train him? Lee Beard may be helpful but i feel Ricky needs more experience and quality alongside and someone who can engage with him psychologically. While not the being the silkiest boxer Hatton has been unfairly dismissed by many of his detractors as a one dimensional slugger. His technical repitory is somewhat better than that, all though recently his lack of natural head movement has left him dangerously exposed. His ability to cutt off the ring , fight on the inside and land accurate under the elbow body shots will need to be rediscovered in conjunction with a more measured stance, gloves high covering his face chin down. Leopards may not change their spots but if somebody can take the lion hearted desire that got him into the ring with FM and MP and channel that into concentration on improving and adapting his defence he probably has a couple of fights left to remind people of why he was IBF Light-Welterweight champion for so long.

[skel1983]

I am a big Hitman fan but am perplexed by this kind of matchmaking. By moving up to Welterweight Ricky is going to be exposed to big hitters and after struggling to handle what were admittedly, quality clean shots from Pacquiao, is putting himself in the company of Mosley and Cotto who while not quite as fast and clever in throwing angled shots like Manny, can both deliver big bombs. I hope he can pull it off and maybe having a few less pounds to shed will improve his durability when entering the square circle. Who will train him? Lee Beard may be helpful but i feel Ricky needs more experience and quality alongside and someone who can engage with him psychologically. While not the being the silkiest boxer Hatton has been unfairly dismissed by many of his detractors as a one dimensional slugger. His technical repitory is somewhat better than that, all though recently his lack of natural head movement has left him dangerously exposed. His ability to cutt off the ring , fight on the inside and land accurate under the elbow body shots will need to be rediscovered in conjunction with a more measured stance, gloves high covering his face chin down. Leopards may not change their spots but if somebody can take the lion hearted desire that got him into the ring with FM and MP and channel that into concentration on improving and adapting his defence he probably has a couple of fights left to remind people of why he was IBF Light-Welterweight champion for so long.

Hatton obviously is now sturggling to make 140, as there is no other explanation as he always says 147 is not his division, Hatton has always been over rated. Like I have said before his boxing skills are not bad but at World Level they are very average, It's one thing looking like Surar Ray when your fighting Ben Tackie and Ray Olivera, Hatton is decent at what he does but he is one dimensional and easy to hit, the top boys will always have to much, absolute no point in making a comeback to have a crack at the big boys it will end in tears once again.

[GuyIncognito76]

I will never buy another Hatton PPV (and you know all of them will be).

If he thought another big name he'd lose badly again and I'm not going to pay to watch him fight sub-standard fighters like Malignaggi again.

[Beanz]

I am a big Hitman fan but am perplexed by this kind of matchmaking. By moving up to Welterweight Ricky is going to be exposed to big hitters and after struggling to handle what were admittedly, quality clean shots from Pacquiao, is putting himself in the company of Mosley and Cotto who while not quite as fast and clever in throwing angled shots like Manny, can both deliver big bombs. I hope he can pull it off and maybe having a few less pounds to shed will improve his durability when entering the square circle. Who will train him? Lee Beard may be helpful but i feel Ricky needs more experience and quality alongside and someone who can engage with him psychologically. While not the being the silkiest boxer Hatton has been unfairly dismissed by many of his detractors as a one dimensional slugger. His technical repitory is somewhat better than that, all though recently his lack of natural head movement has left him dangerously exposed. His ability to cutt off the ring , fight on the inside and land accurate under the elbow body shots will need to be rediscovered in conjunction with a more measured stance, gloves high covering his face chin down. Leopards may not change their spots but if somebody can take the lion hearted desire that got him into the ring with FM and MP and channel that into concentration on improving and adapting his defence he probably has a couple of fights left to remind people of why he was IBF Light-Welterweight champion for so long.

Hatton obviously is now sturggling to make 140, as there is no other explanation as he always says 147 is not his division, Hatton has always been over rated. Like I have said before his boxing skills are not bad but at World Level they are very average, It's one thing looking like Surar Ray when your fighting Ben Tackie and Ray Olivera, Hatton is decent at what he does but he is one dimensional and easy to hit, the top boys will always have to much, absolute no point in making a comeback to have a crack at the big boys it will end in tears once again.

I agree. Although he is not the greatest boxer the world has ever seen he has been a great entertainer and ambassador for British boxing. My local team Plymouth Argyle are probably never going to win the European cup and may not even reach the Premiership but i will always support them through thick and thin. For me supporting Hatton is the same, he represents the ordinary guy who believed enough to work hard and give it a shot. "Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp"(Browning).
He tried and fell short so hopefully he can end his career with one last belt even if it is not the most glamourous or credible measure of the division.

[Gandalf]

I wouldn't be surprised if he carries on for a fight or two more, but I would hold out until a more reputable source verifies it first.

Not always sure about The Sun!

[The Congressman]

Keep them guards up, tuck your chin in, and you'll be alright Ricky. Best of luck.

[LEGION]

Keep them guards up, tuck your chin in, and you'll be alright Ricky. Best of luck.

Because he's known to be so defense savvy

This is startingt resemble a ping pong match, JWW/WW/JWW/WW. I think this guy is confused from all those punches. Ricky still one of my faves and I will always support him but this kid is going to end up being sponsored by Gerber Baby Food.

Sorry but my $$$ is on this, like mentioned above, obscure kat with the WBA trinket. I hope Ricky wins but can already see him being gunshy, confused, battered and finally sobbing over a pint.

War Hatton!!!!!!!!

[ono]

I am a big Hitman fan but am perplexed by this kind of matchmaking. By moving up to Welterweight Ricky is going to be exposed to big hitters and after struggling to handle what were admittedly, quality clean shots from Pacquiao, is putting himself in the company of Mosley and Cotto who while not quite as fast and clever in throwing angled shots like Manny, can both deliver big bombs. I hope he can pull it off and maybe having a few less pounds to shed will improve his durability when entering the square circle. Who will train him? Lee Beard may be helpful but i feel Ricky needs more experience and quality alongside and someone who can engage with him psychologically. While not the being the silkiest boxer Hatton has been unfairly dismissed by many of his detractors as a one dimensional slugger. His technical repitory is somewhat better than that, all though recently his lack of natural head movement has left him dangerously exposed. His ability to cutt off the ring , fight on the inside and land accurate under the elbow body shots will need to be rediscovered in conjunction with a more measured stance, gloves high covering his face chin down. Leopards may not change their spots but if somebody can take the lion hearted desire that got him into the ring with FM and MP and channel that into concentration on improving and adapting his defence he probably has a couple of fights left to remind people of why he was IBF Light-Welterweight champion for so long.

Hatton obviously is now sturggling to make 140, as there is no other explanation as he always says 147 is not his division, Hatton has always been over rated. Like I have said before his boxing skills are not bad but at World Level they are very average, It's one thing looking like Surar Ray when your fighting Ben Tackie and Ray Olivera, Hatton is decent at what he does but he is one dimensional and easy to hit, the top boys will always have to much, absolute no point in making a comeback to have a crack at the big boys it will end in tears once again.

I agree. Although he is not the greatest boxer the world has ever seen he has been a great entertainer and ambassador for British boxing. My local team Plymouth Argyle are probably never going to win the European cup and may not even reach the Premiership but i will always support them through thick and thin. For me supporting Hatton is the same, he represents the ordinary guy who believed enough to work hard and give it a shot. "Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp"(Browning).
He tried and fell short so hopefully he can end his career with one last belt even if it is not the most glamourous or credible measure of the division.

You never know with the deadly duo of Mpenza and BWP.

[littlebif]

Carnt see Hatton taking a fight with the WBA welterweight champ,it could be a rerun of the Collazo fight,he fought a realitively untested welterweight champion in Collazo and struggled to get the nod in that fight .A few years later Hatton could be moving up to do the same thing again against an untested champion at welterweight i think its a bad move his chin isnt what it used to be and at 147lbs Hatton has looked 1000s amiles away from his best. I hope he doesnt take thins fight even if he wins you would worry for Hatton in his next fight against the real players at 147.

Imo i would try to get Kerry Kayes back on board so he could make 140 limit.If he carnt make that i would call it aday.

[Kirkland Laing]

In the Sun as well. If he turns up punditing on Sky Box Office this weekend we'll know the fight's on for certain. Although doesn't he have a promotion on Saturday too in Altringham or was that last week?