"Richard John "Ricky" Hatton", Order of the British Empire/MBE is an English people/English former professional boxing/boxer who is also a boxing promoter.

He is a former World Boxing Association/WBA (Super), International Boxing Federation/IBF, International Boxing Organisation/IBO and List of The Ring world champions/The Ring Light Welterweight Champion, and World Boxing Association/WBA Welterweight Champion. After losing his last fight to Manny Pacquiao, Hatton put his career on a long hiatus, with rumours of a comeback circulating the media. However, on 7 July 2011, Hatton announced his retirement from boxing. On 14 September 2012, more than three years after his last fight, Hatton confirmed his comeback to professional boxing; after losing his first match on 24 November 2012, he announced his final retirement.

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Dennis has put his money where his mouth is and put this deal on the table because he said he could get me what I wanted.

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I have been very pleased with Dennis Hobson, ... We spoke to many people about the prospect of working with them and Dennis delivered. He put his money where his mouth is and delivered the fight.

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The one thing that's hurt in my career is people saying I don't want to come out of Manchester or fight people.

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Over the last couple of years we have been offered deals by other promoters but we have always stayed with Frank because we like him.

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I'll go gentle on him, ... I promise not to rough him up too much. I just think him saying stuff like that is just him. He's like the Junior Witter of America, he hasn't got a good word to say about anyone expect himself. Personality wise, he's very different to me, that's for sure.

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What is happening is not ideal. Sometimes nothing goes smoothly in the preparation for fights, and that is when you have to show what kind of champion you are and deal with whatever is put in front of you. This is just another obstacle, and if it does go to court then I will be as equally determined to overcome it.

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Frank has got a shock from our witness statements. He feels it's better if they are cross-examined - but he should be prepared for the truth to come out.

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It's always been my dream to come to the United States for a big fight, ... But the paymaster likely is going to have the final say. The crowds we could generate in Manchester for say a Floyd Mayweather fight would make it difficult to go anywhere else.

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