“He’s done a lot of fantastic things in boxing, his victory over Kostya Tszyu, his fights in Las Vegas, but this is up there with one of the finest.”
The 44-year-old was about to end the performance at the Manchester Arena after Natasha Jonas defeated Marie-Eve Dicaire to add the IBF title to her WBC and WBO junior middleweight crowns after eight exhibition rounds.
Who are we to pass judgement on the “Hitman”? Hatton was able to bid his beloved sport farewell in front of his friends, family, and adoring Manchester supporters.
Ten years ago, things were different. In front of a similarly packed Manchester Arena, Hatton’s previous fight—and final as a professional—ended in a sad loss to Vyacheslav Senchenko. When Hatton returned after a three-year break following a catastrophic knockout loss to Manny Pacquiao, more was expected of him as his career came to an end through KO in the ninth round.
Ricky Hatton Was Able To Bid The Sport Farewell
However, this time there was no danger and no phoney pretence of a sincere comeback to the sport. Just one last salute on his home ground to the individuals who helped make his career so exceptional and an opportunity to highlight the resilience he has had to display recently in the face of a wave of mental health issues.
Hatton and the former three-weight world champion danced for 16 minutes, and like any sentimental event, there were a few awkward moments. I was standing inside London’s ExCel Centre in 2004 watching Ricky Hatton defeat Ray Oliveira in just 10 rounds to retain his WBU light-welterweight title, and looking down on the ring served as a reminder of how quickly life can go by.
Never watch your heroes disappear into the distance, rather than the adage “never meet your heroes.” Not as memorable, is it? But the narcotic of nostalgia is so difficult to get off. And a medicine that is much more difficult to stop using.
Despite the flurries and outstanding reactions displayed throughout, neither man was able or ready to throw what his fighting instincts were telling him to. However, since this was a performance, both men had read the script.
The Last Goodbye
“He pondered how things would turn out. Although he and Marco are close friends, he was concerned that things would become tense with the large group of people following him. But it was enjoyable and met all of our expectations, according to Hatton, who spoke afterward.
Hatton told the collected media during fight week that “he felt straight off the world’s edge, he didn’t think he’d be here to fight again,” and hopefully now he can rest easier at night knowing that.
FAQ’s
1. Who is Ricky Hatton?
A. He is a Professional former British boxer
2. What is his occupation?
A. Boxer
3. What is his age?
A. 44
4. What is his weight?
A. 64kg
5. What is his Nationality?
A. United Kingdom
6. How much is his net worth?
A. $ 40 Million
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