By Robert Johnson, North West Evening Mail
WHY are you getting back in to the ring Ricky? Ricky Hatton announced this week he would have at least one fight this year – possibly in the summer.
The Hitman had not fought since last May, when he was sensationally stopped by the finest boxer on the planet – Manny Pacquiao.
But despite being a multi-weight former world champion, the Mancunian felt he had to get back into action.
Let’s get this right.
The comeback of Ricky Hatton is illogical.
He has already cemented his place as one of Britain’s finest boxers – he has nothing else to prove both in and out of the ring.
Okay, he has lost two fights – but he lost those fights against world class operators.
The other loss was against Floyd Mayweather.
Getting back into the ring to fight Juan Urango – whom Hatton fought and beat three years ago is a pointless contest.
If he wins, so what?
He may end his career with a win.
He’s also been tipped to fight Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez.
That would be a good fight, but again if he won where would that take Ricky’s career?
Does Ricky Hatton just want the buzz of the ring and set the record straight – because I don’t think the 31-year-old needs the money.
I’m sure Ricky Hatton is set financially from his wonderful career in boxing.
He has already started making preparations for life outside the ring as a promoter.
When you think of Ricky Hatton, you think of his titanic fights against some of boxing’s greats.
I don’t want Ricky Hatton to be remembered as the fighter who did not know when to retire.
Please abandon your comeback trail Ricky – and concentrate on nurturing the next generation of British boxers.
Source: nwemail.co.uk
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