Ricky Hatton hoping for a rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr. – Boxing News
Former welterweight titlist Ricky Hatton will be making his comeback soon and he wants to make it solid enough to send a message to his rivals, mainly Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Hatton, who was cruising on a legendary career, faced devastating
losses at the hands of the former Filipino WBO welterweight titlist and the current WBC welterweight titlist Floyd Mayweather.
Hatton, who went into retirement two years back, is now hoping to revive his career. While most naysayers believe Hatton is done already, the Briton fighter wants to take on Mayweather and Pacquiao once again, in order to avenge his humiliating defeats.
While talking about his loss at the hands of Mayweather, Hatton admitted that he could not punch Mayweather straight, as the unbeaten American was too fast and smart for his moves.
“When talking about the ref (Joe Cortez) against Mayweather, I hope people don't see that as my reason for losing as I'd of probably lost anyway and was just saying,” urged Hatton who admits the fact that Mayweather indeed is one of the best fighters out
there.
Hatton is surprised over the fact that his followers believe Mayweather did not beat him straight. Therefore, the Briton asserts that he indeed lost to Mayweather fair and square, without any negligence by referee Cortez.
“He didn't help my cause (though) and he was poor on the night, (which is) out of character for Cortez as he normally lets you have a go, but wow Floyd was hard to hit. I couldn't of hit him with a handful of confetti,” Hatton added.
Hatton lost to Mayweather and then to Filipino fight sensation Manny Pacquiao. Both of the losses were too disappointing for the Briton and so he decided to end his career. Now, he is making his comeback almost after two years, to win world titles again
and to avenge his knockout losses against Mayweather and Hatton.
Hatton will be fighting Vyacheslav Senchenko on November 24 in order to revive his career. Chances are, if he wins, he will move on to fight WBA welterweight titlist Paulie Malignaggi or former WBA and IBF light welterweight titlist Amir Khan.
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