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I had to come to the United States to prove myself. I fought for a long time in England and a lot of people thought I was a protected fighter.
Ricky Hatton
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Ricky Hatton
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: October 6
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Richard John Hatton
Richard Ricky Hatton
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More quotes by Ricky Hatton
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.
Ricky Hatton
He's won't push me back on the night and he certainly wasn't going to push me back up there.
Ricky Hatton
I'm a Mancunian born and bred and I feel I'm no different to the man in the crowd and it's nice to reward them. I want to become a great champion.
Ricky Hatton
It's unbelievable really. For something that started off as a hobby, I ended up getting paid for doing it.
Ricky Hatton
I think that headband and that brylcreem and that gel on his hair will do him no good should we get it on.
Ricky Hatton
I think everyone is pretty excited about me. I have a style that any fight fan would love. I am a real value-for-money fighter. People want to see me against the elite.
Ricky Hatton
I've got a lot to prove because of the criticism over my weight and moving back down a division.
Ricky Hatton
If there was such a thing as re-incarnation, Floyd would come back as himself
Ricky Hatton
Winning the IBF title was the greatest night of my life. To give it up outside the ring is truly painful.
Ricky Hatton
What's the point being the best fighter on the planet if no likes you?
Ricky Hatton
The fans only don't support me cos of the way I fight, they support me cos of the way I am.
Ricky Hatton
I've got a problem with my legs, they just can't walk past a chippy.
Ricky Hatton
I already achieved my dream by fighting at Madison Square Garden for my second pro fight. I felt like I won the world title already, and I only had two professional fights. Madison Square Garden stands alone as far as boxing venues are concerned, and I dream about going back there again.
Ricky Hatton
If you want to watch two guys knock hell out of each other, watch us.
Ricky Hatton
I was leaving the hotel to get to the fight when my phone went and someone said 'Hello Ricky, it's Tom'. I said 'Tom who?' and when he said 'Tom Jones' I told him to eff off! I thought it was a wind-up!
Ricky Hatton
If you can't sell tickets you'll struggle.
Ricky Hatton
What sort of champion would I be if I just stayed in my normal weight division and didn't take the big challenges on? Bring them on, that's what Ricky Hatton's all about.
Ricky Hatton
Depression is very bad illness. This will be the toughest fight of my life.
Ricky Hatton
I think if you get the opportunity to try and become the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and you turn your back on it, then you're a bit of a fraud.
Ricky Hatton
I have always really liked Tom Jones and I can't wait to see him in action. One thing is for sure, I would rather be singing for a living than getting punched on the head.
Ricky Hatton
