Hatton ‘completely’ needs 2024 matchup in opposition to Pacquiao after transformation
Ricky Hatton is eager to combat Manny Pacquiao after present process an enormous transformation forward of his return to the squared circle.
The Hitman returned to the ring in November 2022 for an exhibition bout with Mexican boxing legend Marco Antonio Barrera. Hatton slimmed down for the conflict at his beloved Manchester Arena – the place he went toe-to-toe with the Mexican.
And with Hatton nonetheless feeling in fine condition, he is now eyeing a match-up with probably the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of all-time. Speaking to OLBG, Hatton mentioned: “Yes, I would always look at it, absolutely. Since I’ve done my exhibition against Barrera I haven’t looked back, mentally and physically.
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“I’ve kept my weight off, I’m in a positive place now. My exhibition led to the Sky documentary and that led to Dancing on Ice and I’m still training my professional fighters and doing my own training so I’m in good shape.
“What it did for me mentally, and what it did for different individuals who despatched me messages and letters saying to see how they noticed me get in form at 44 years previous after every part I’ve been by with my psychological well being and weight issues.
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“To come back, bounce back and maintain what I’m still doing, they said it was inspiring. It didn’t just help me, it inspired others. People looked at me being suicidal and massively overweight and struggling ‘but look at him now’.
“That’s what it’s all about, doing optimistic issues not only for myself however to encourage different individuals in doing the identical.”
Hatton is at present set to look on ITV’s hit present Dancing on Ice, which begins on Sunday night time (January 14).
