FRANK WARREN wants drug-shame star Ricky Hatton banned from boxing until he cleans up his act.
The Hitman's career is in crisis after he was caught snorting several lines of cocaine during a bender in Manchester.
SunSport columnist Warren, who used to promote Hatton, said: "His actions are bad for his and boxing's image." Former world champion Hatton renewed his fight licence with the British Boxing Board of Control in June and is also a licensed promoter.
But Warren believes the fight legend should not now be allowed anywhere near a ring or gym until he has got help to conquer his demons.
Warren added: "The Board of Control need to show their mettle and ban him until he sorts himself out.
"Ricky obviously needs help and I hope for his sake he gets it. He has brought the sport into disrepute and must not be allowed to fight or promote again until he can show he is clean.
"How can he go into a gym and guide a young fighter when he can't even guide himself properly?
"Ricky remains a role model to loads of promising young fighters. If the Board of Control don't take action it will send out a message you can take drugs and still have a career in the sport."
Our sister paper, the News of the World, reported yesterday Hatton used 'industrial quantities' of cocaine on a night out with a pal.
Hatton's spokesman, Max Clifford, said last night: "He feels he has let everybody that matters down badly - his friends, family, fans and, of course, most of all himself.
"In his own words, he's been in a bad place for some time, probably even before his last fight. He's really upset."
Hatton has not fought since he was KO'd by Manny Pacquiao last May.
Source: thesun.co.uk
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