'No story' to Ricky return

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  1. 04robinsos

    04robinsos New Member Full Member

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    Speculation has been building for some time that Hatton's new training regime has led him to rethink his retirement from the sport.
    The Daily Star on Wednesday reported Hatton would make his comeback in November against Paul Palignaggi as part of a two-fight deal.
    But Hatton's agent Paul Speak effectively ruled out a comeback, saying the former world champion was merely enjoying a cleaner lifestyle.
    "People are speculating but he is just keeping fit and has not made any decision on a comeback. There's no story," he said.
    The 'Hitman' has not fought since he was knocked out in the second round by Manny Pacquiao more than three years ago.
    And while Hatton, now 33, was loathe to end his stellar career on such a low note, he admitted last year that retirement was the only option.
    However, with drink and drug problems firmly behind him, the former light-welterweight and welterweight champion has got himself in fighting shape.
    Hatton is forging a successful promotions business while also acting as trainer and manager to several upcoming fighters in Manchester.
    But it was thought he might be lured into a big-money clash with former victim Malignaggi, the current WBA welterweight title holder who has been calling out the Hitman, seeking revenge for his lop-sided defeat in 2008.


    As I am a noob on this forum I wasnt sure if I was allowed to put the link on here. But this story is from a very reliable source
     
  2. Hattons Hook

    Hattons Hook Boxing Addict Full Member

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  3. pipe wrenched

    pipe wrenched ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    The story could have been put out there as a "feeler" to see what the public reaction would be, because in his day Ricks fights generated some serious $$.
     
  4. StiffJab

    StiffJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Happy to see him stay retired but he is the type of fighter who deserves to go out with a win imo.
     
  5. 04robinsos

    04robinsos New Member Full Member

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    After the career ricky had I think he really deserves to end on a win but I dont think he will be able to compete at world level if he does come back. I hope he stays retired
     
  6. PityTheFool

    PityTheFool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm glad you posted this and I hope you're right about it mate.This story had bad news written all over it.
     
  7. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm glad to know that his return is just a rumor.
     
  8. fatcity

    fatcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The rotund little **** just craves the attention.Stay retired or end up ruining your already over blown reputation.