Ricky Hatton’s comeback opponent decided – Boxing News
Briton fighter Ricky Hatton has finally announced his opponent for his comeback bout. Hatton is coming out of retirement after more than three years, hoping he would end his career with a win. Hatton lost his fight to Filipino fight sensation Manny Pacquiao
via knockout, a defeat that compelled him to retire.
Hatton has announced that he will be facing former welterweight titlist Vyacheslav Senchenko on November 24 at the Manchester Arena. The event is scheduled to take place in Hatton’s hometown Manchester, England.
“I can't wait to get in the ring now and I'm sure that Vyacheslav Senchenko will give me a good fight. It's one that I am confident I can win, though,” said Hatton who feels excited about his return.
Hatton was initially being linked to former WBA light welterweight titlist Amir Khan but his announcement has made things clearer.
“Senchenko lost the last time he fought to Paulie Malignaggi but he has got a good pedigree. I'm in great shape, I'm feeling good and I know I can put on a performance for all those watching,” he added.
“I'm a boxer who loves boxing and loves to box. I'm driven by a hunger to box and look forward to getting back in the ring on the 24th,” Hatton marked.
It should be noted here that while Hatton thinks his return is a good idea, his close associates such as Frank Warren believe he is not up for it. In an interview earlier this month, Warren notified that he wants Hatton not to make a comeback, considering
the former champion has already gone through a lot since he retired.
Furthermore, Warren asserted that he and everyone else is proud of Hatton’s and so there is nothing more for the Brit to prove.
Unfortunately, it seems like Ricky Hatton is not paying attention to the naysayers and is focused on his goals. Amir Khan, on the other hand, believes Hatton’s comeback idea is a great addition to the world of boxing.
For now, Hatton promises he will be a better fighter than ever before once he steps inside the ring against long time rival Vyacheslav Senchenko.
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