Ricky Hatton said he was moved to tears when Muhammad Ali paid him a visit at his new gym in Manchester on Wednesday.
Ricky Hatton remains open to the possibility of fighting British rival Amir Khan in the future.
Amir Khan is focusing on making an impact in the USA as doubts grow over a clash with Ricky Hatton.
Ricky Hatton wants to put Manchester back on the boxing map after tempting Michael Brodie back.
See what Ricky Hatton had to say when he broke his recent silence in an interview with Sky Sports News.
Ricky Hatton says the thought of fighting newly-crowned world champion Amir Khan 'hasn't entered his head'.
Ricky Hatton is on a drip in hospital with a suspected stomach virus, his father and manager Ray has confirmed.
Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton has revealed the torment he is going through in making a decision over his future.
Lee Beard has told skysports.com he thinks Ricky Hatton will team up with Floyd Mayweather Sr again.
Floyd Mayweather Jnr has urged Ricky Hatton to quit boxing, saying he should have walked away after their fight in December 2007.
Ricky Hatton has still not decided whether he will retire from boxing after his stunning knockout defeat against Manny Pacquiao.
Ricky Hatton's father has said problems within his son's camp should have led him to withdraw from his fight against Manny Pacquiao.
Sir Henry Cooper has urged Ricky Hatton to 'call it a day' after his brutal battering at the hands of Manny Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao has been told by Filipino officials to delay his return - and victory parade - due to the swine flu scare.

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