No offence to the fighters mentioned when I say this, but I really like the sound of a UK 'bum of the month tour' from Ricky before he hangs it up. Realistically though, he should just call it a day, there's nothing left. He's made a shitload of cash, and needs to quit before tha ballooning does him some serious damage internally. Plus, I wouldn't be motivated for any of those fights mentioned if I was Hatton.
lol at the ott reactions to this loss... I'd back Hatton to beat any other fighter ranked at 140 or even holding a title other than manny...I wouldn't say it was the strongest division in the world though...
They're not OTT reactions at all, what's the point going over old ground exactly status-wise? P4P#1 is where he wants to be, it's not happening, he's not good enough, he should turn it in.
hatton must be worried about his punch resistance now...he has to call it a day. can he really be motivated to fight someone like witter who he's refused to fight his whole career? maybe he could make up with uncle frank and fight khan (if he beats kotelnick)
I think Hatton will be out the rest of the year to consider his options. People are bashing him too hard IMO. It was the best fighter of the world he just lost to, no shame in that. Hatton is still young, if he elects to continue his career he has Khan, Bradley and Witter as good options.
Cant see it. Hatton has nothing left. He was staggering all over the place in the 1st when he was only being clipped. The weight ballooning and unhealthy lifestyle has came ack to haunt him.
why would he want to fight these fellas though after what hes achieved and who hes fought?...dont get me wrong good for domestic fights and for the fans but he should hang those gloves up now man and retire theres no point going backwards.
The kid got knocked out badly. I have never really liked the Witter fight for him though my opinion of Witter is not the highest. The kid Hatton has always had some chronic weakness which are magnified at the highest level.
Why would he fight Witter when he could just fight somebody like Khan? This dream of fighting Witter should have happened a long time ago, but its not going to happen now. Roach wants Khan to fight Hatton, Khan looks like a vulnerable opponent, its got 1000X more money in it. Come on now.
Right...so people suggesting hatton should fight Shot domestic level fighters isn't an over reaction? Personally I think he should retire...for the reasons you say...but if he did continue he could still mix at a high level...just not p4p #1 level like you say... That is the point I was trying to make...
Hopefully this fight never happens cuz Hatton was being a complete scumbag about it for years and now that he's been whooped it would be an insult to Witter to have Hatton come running back across the pond with his tail tucked between his legs finally ready to entertain the prospect of them fighting. If Witter possesses even a shred of dignity this fight will never happen. But then again who has dignity in the fight game? So lace 'em up boys. Dude, didn't you already get treated to that for years when he was WBU champ.
He should move up in weight and fight Cotto so he can be kocked out again and sent into retirement. Maybe he can then open up a pup and talk about his favorite boxing stories like Rocky did in that "Rocky Balboa" movie.
How about Khan V Witter, if both win their World title matches, with the winner facing off against Ricky. Britain loves Big World title unification matches, Benn-Eubank, Haye-Enzo, this would be great!