Ricky Hatton’s parents are proud of him – Boxing News
While Ricky Hatton has disowned his parents, his mother and father are still proud of him. Hatton’s mother spoke to Telegraph Sport that they would ‘always be proud’ of Hatton. The Briton fighter went head to head against Vyacheslav Senchenko past Saturday
in a comeback bout. Hatton lost via ninth round stoppage and called his career off.
“All I want to say is that he has walked away now and we hope he has closure. Me and his dad wish him and his family nothing but happiness,” said Carol while talking to Telegraph Sport.
“His good health after such a long, hard career is all that matters,” she added.
Hatton has not been in talking terms with his parents for almost two years now. He recently had a quarrel with his father two months back.
The Briton stands as the most popular post war British fighter. He retired from the sport with 45 wins and 3 losses, and his considered among the legends of welterweight division.
“I needed one more fight to see if I had still got it - and I haven't. I couldn't have done any better,” said Hatton following his defeat to Senchenko.
“A fighter knows and I know it isn't there any more. I have got to be a man and say it is the end of Ricky Hatton,” he added.
Hatton was riding an undefeated streak just when he made the blunder of his life by facing American unbeaten fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr. Hatton lost to Mayweather via tenth round stoppage. He later on faced Filipino fight sensation Manny Pacquiao to be
knocked out in the second round. The defeat marked Hatton’s end and at the same time took Pacquiao to the heights of popularity.
Hatton retired following his loss to Pacquiao but made his comeback against Senchenko, hoping to revive his career and make his nation proud of him. However, it seems like Hatton could not do it anymore. As he admitted it, it is time for him to stay away
from the ring now and pursue his other interests such as being a promoter and a family man.
Tags: