RICKY HATTON made a humble apology to his fans after being poleaxed by Manny Pacquiao. The Hitman, battered senseless in the second round here, said: I am desperately sorry for all my fans who came over and everyone who watched on TV. Its really tough to take this defeat, very hard. Hatton had 1½ hours of hospital tests, including a brain scan, before being released with a clean bill of health. But he then skipped the post-fight party laid on for him. Gareth Williams, head of Hattons promotional business, said: He was in a sombre mood. I have never seen that side of Ricky before. He did go to a pool party but just sat in a cabana with his fiancee Jennifer and close family and friends. He had one beer and went to bed. He is very, very upset about the fight. Hatton had been bidding to become the worlds best pound-for-pound fighter in the IBO world light-welterweight showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. But the crushing nature of his defeat threatens any plans for a mega-fight homecoming and his career is now on the line. Around 25,000 fans travelled from England to watch the action but saw their hero down twice in the first round before being brutally KOd in the second by a swinging left. Hatton added: I didnt see the punch coming. But it was a great shot. I congratulate Manny. He is a terrific fighter. Pacquiao said: I think that was the hardest punch I have ever landed. I didnt think it would be such an easy night. It was nothing personal, I was just doing my job. This was as big for me as my win over Oscar De La Hoya. Pacmans trainer Freddie Roach said: Manny is a monster. But Ricky fights the same way over and over again. I have watched all of his tapes for the past two months and know him like I know my own fighters. Hattons dad, Ray, revealed he will leave any decisions about possible retirement up to his son. Hatton Snr said: At this moment, he has probably got a few mixed feelings about it. But hell make that decision, whichever way he wants to, and the family will support him. Williams added: Its no shame losing to a fighter like that. Pacquiao is now the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and possibly of all time. LINK
Don't feel too sorry for him. He made $12 mil for that. There is no need for apology as it was still entertaining to watch.
Yeah no need for an appology... like someone siad in another thread when ya fight the best fighter in the world you take the risk that you may get belted... It's just the way it goes in boxing. and there is really no shame in loosing to the p4p 1..... cant say the same thing about Hatton's lack of even tryin to execute the game plan laid by Floyd Snr... he went straight in head first from the first second.
Ricky should get one more fight in the UK and call it a day. He's rich and doesn't need to get thrown around like a rag doll.
Reminds me of Gerry Cooney after the Holmes fight. The guy just had made a huge payday (10 million) one of the biggest in the History of the sport at the time and he kept apologizing for losing to Holmes. It was kind of sad.
12 mil can erase memories . I don't pitty him I respect him ..It takes a huge set to go out there against the Bruce Lee of Boxing !:bbb
he dosn't sign gloves manny does so therefore the so called people champion had to be destroyed do sign the gloves now ricky?
did he apologies for all those who listened to him when he said "put yr house and yr life savings on it" schmuck.
wow he had a party? that must have been the deadest party in the world...more like a wake for his career
Why the hell should anyone feel sorry for the 12 million dollar man? He should retire with pride and concentrate on his promotional company.