Ricky Hatton announces retirement

[Taffturner]

Fairwell to a great boxer and great character!! Hatton provided entertaiment in and out of the ring, think his decsion to retire is a good one although i think he could still win afew more fights id hate to see him get beat by run of the mill opposion, hes only been beat by the two best men on the planet and thats something to be proid of after 45+ fights!!!

[mattboxingfan]

I was sure he had retired ages back. He was great to watch and always put on a show. He had a brilliant career and will be remembered for putting on great fights! Thanks Hitman!

[Master]

He should have had one farewell fight against a crap fighter who he could beat up so that we can remember him on a positive note.

[Dean Duke]

I am sure all the hookers in Manchester are getting a good pay day, nice one Ricky had many a good night watching you fight, the new crop of young brit fighters have a lot to live up too.

[marbleheadmaui]

Good for you Ricky!

A fine career.

Thanks for the memories and STAY RETIRED!

[Beanz]

Thanks Ricky. For myself, and many British fight fans, you will be remembered as one of the most exciting fighters of your generation. The devastating left hook that finished Castillo and the all out war against Kostya Tszyu have made sure of that. Your all out aggression epitomised the British bulldog spirit and on a good night you gave a more than passable impression of your Hero, Roberto Duran.

[THE THIRD MAN]

might be a good idea!

[Mark TKO]

A great british fighter who knocked on the door if the elite but didn't quite get through it unfortunately. Exciting fighter and top bloke.

The mad few days in Vegas for the Mayweather fight is one of those times in life that I will never forget , and will always reflect on. Will an overseas fighter ever take such a following with him to vegas again ? I doubt it. That summed up what Ricky meant to his fans

[Andre]

He should have had one farewell fight against a crap fighter who he could beat up so that we can remember him on a positive note.

Him and Naz would just about weigh the same bacon wouldn't they?

I'd watch it.

[FTMatty]

Farewell to a legend.

Didn't quite make it at the very top level, but we all had a great time watching him try.
As others have said, nobody has had a following like Ricky in the last 40 years, so he must have been doing something right.