Special report

Ricky Hatton - The Hitman

TAKE a look back at how the Tameside Advertiser has followed the career of boxer Ricky Hatton over his years as world champion...

 

Hatton promising to thrill supporters

RICKY Hatton hopes to send his fans away with smiles on their faces when he lives a dream at the City of Manchester Stadium later this month.

Next Juan for Hitman?

RICKY Hatton is thought to be on the verge of signing the deal for his return to the ring.


 

Not quitting

RICKY Hatton cast aside the disappointment of defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jnr by revealing his intention to carry on boxing.

Double disappointment

RICKY Hatton’s hopes of taking away another top prize were dashed 24 hours after his defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jnr.


 

'No shame about defeat'

THE hordes of Mancunians went over to Vegas, hoping to see Ricky Hatton successful in Sin City, only to be left appreciating the skills of Floyd Mayweather Jnr after he systematically dismantled the Hitman in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Hatton v Mayweather - a round-by-round guide

HOW the 'fight of the decade' panned out ...


 

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Hatton v Mayweather - a round-by-round guide Floyd halts brave Hatton High hopes for Ricky fight Ricky’s ready In Hitman's corner for big fight Getting ready Tszyu’s backing for his former foe Ricky Hitman pays tribute to his ‘inspiration’ Show support A Grand day out ‘Jumping the gun’ Ricky collects his MBE A Floyd fight? Hitman packs a half ton punch Ready to roll Hitman is knocked out by name game Ricky's return to Vegas Yanks a lot Back in action Knocked out by his MBE honour A title tilt Moving on Sitting German exam? Taking time off Top of world Hatton faces court fight A Foxwoods fight New year in New York? Hatton misses out A stitch in time A tough time? Set for the States? Ricky’s boxing clever outside the ring Man or a Maussa? Hitman set for High Court? What next? Hyde salutes its home-grown hero Floyd fight for the Hitman? Tszyu's doubting his prospects now? Top of the world Judgement day Police stop ‘hoodie’ Hatton in training for big fight Caution’s the key Kostya warns: Tszyu ain’t seen nothing yet World in his gloves? Patience pays Unification hopes remain in the air Warren issues his Down Under denial Hatton’s Tszyu hope Tough it out Hatton books a Docklands date against Oliveira Number one! Ricky’s new car is just lovely jubbly! Fast and furious Harris ducks Hitman Hatton Hatton may have to motor for next fight
Name a price Hitman faces autumn fight Big time bout? Hatton returns in September? Vilches named as new challenger for Hatton June defence Brazil battle The Vegas job? Mitchell match? Hatton facing tough Tackie test Hatton hopes for early gift Hatton's back Tszyu on way? Back in action Hatton waiting game Hatton wants Witter jitters Phillips showdown Demolition man Belting Confidence remains high in Hatton camp No worries for Hatton Billy keyed up for glory Brazilian test for Hatton Tackie test for Ricky? Smith seen off Ricky's in business Complacency is a thing of the past Witter will have to wait his turn There's no rest for the wicked Ricky grinds out win number 29 Home alone Hatton ready to rumble Hatton is on the warpath Hatton picks up football silverware Ricky is a belter for opening £870k care centre Hatton sets Magee date Ricky to salute Tom Heyes victors Magee clash put on hold Frank Warren: 'Hatton shows better promise than Benn and Hamed' Ricky gunning for champ Tszyu Quick work from champ Hatton eyes capital gain Hatton aims to make a bigger impression Hatton on a spying mission Vegas dream is on the horizon Aussie back on Hatton's hit list Hatton gunning for America Praise heaped on Hatton Hatton prepares to woo Stateside fans Hatton hopes for Maine Road rumble The future of British boxing US boxer Bailey pays respect to Hatton Hatton hammers Bailey Hatton's fanbase is worldwide Hatton thanks 'unbelievable' fans Hatton retains boxing crown Destination Velodrome