Ricky Hatton is a retired British professional boxer who was born on October 6, 1978, in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. He is considered one of the greatest British boxers of all time, and he is particularly known for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power.
Hatton turned professional in 1997, and he won his first 31 fights before suffering his first loss in 2005. He won several world titles during his career, including the WBA, IBF, and IBO light-welterweight titles, and he also challenged for the WBC and WBO welterweight titles.
Some of Hatton’s most famous fights include his victories over Kostya Tszyu, whom he defeated to win the IBF light-welterweight title in 2005, and Jose Luis Castillo, whom he defeated in a highly entertaining fight in 2007. He also fought and lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a high-profile bout in 2007, which was the first defeat of his professional career.
Hatton announced his retirement from boxing in 2009 after suffering a second-round knockout defeat to Manny Pacquiao in a bout for the IBO and Ring Magazine light-welterweight titles. He finished his career with a record of 45 wins (32 by knockout) and 3 losses.
Since retiring from boxing, Hatton has worked as a boxing trainer and promoter, and he has also made appearances on various TV shows, including “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” and “Celebrity MasterChef.” He has been open about his struggles with alcohol and depression and has used his platform to raise awareness about mental health issues in sports.
Here are 10 famous quotes from Ricky Hatton:
“I don’t think it’s about the money anymore. I think it’s about the glory.”
“Boxing is the toughest and loneliest sport in the world.”
“I’ve always been one for a challenge, and there’s no greater challenge than conquering yourself.”
“In boxing, it’s the outcome that counts. It’s not about how good you look or how flashy you are, it’s about winning.”
“In boxing, you don’t just fight with your fists, you fight with your heart and soul.”
“I’m a born fighter. I’m a born scrapper. I’m always up for a challenge.”
“The fear of losing is greater than the fear of getting hit.”
“I always say that when the first bell rings, it’s just you and your opponent. The crowd, the lights, and everything else disappear.”
“Boxing is a test of character, a test of will, a test of perseverance. It’s not just about being tough, it’s about being mentally tough.”
“I may not be the best fighter in the world, but I’m certainly one of the most exciting.”