Is Ricky Hatton an Alcoholic ?

[Kel]

after 40+ he's the same Ricky Hatton he always was, he never took good care of his body, he'd blow up to 200+ lbs. then shrivel down to 140 to fight, he's taken horrible care of his body, it's probably one of the biggest reasons why he's so young and basically done as a fighter, look at other fighters who've taken great care of their bodies knowing full well that it's the most important tool in making an income, Hopkins and Holyfield are two great examples

Yeah, you're 100% right IMO, he was out of his prime a year after he reached it. As soon as that peak was reached he was on a steady decline.

[Gandalf]

after 40+ he's the same Ricky Hatton he always was, he never took good care of his body, he'd blow up to 200+ lbs. then shrivel down to 140 to fight, he's taken horrible care of his body, it's probably one of the biggest reasons why he's so young and basically done as a fighter, look at other fighters who've taken great care of their bodies knowing full well that it's the most important tool in making an income, Hopkins and Holyfield are two great examples

Yeah, you're 100% right IMO, he was out of his prime a year after he reached it. As soon as that peak was reached he was on a steady decline.

In retrospect I would have to agree. He got to the top, but wasn't able to maintain it for long and there were a fair few wobbles on the way down. Hatton has never taken care of himself properly, so it was quite amazing he did as well as he did. I always wonder what might have been had he gone about things as a consumate pro like Mayweather or Pac. Hatton seemed to forget about picking up new tricks and wasn't really a gym rat.

[gest12645]

He still wouldnt be as great as Floyd or Pac no mather what.

[generalbulldog]

Hatton said he didn't take care of his body because his idol Duran had no problem balooning up in weight between fights, but Ricky ain't no Duran.