Hatton set for ring return
Reports link Hitman to summer showdown with Marquez
Last updated: 18th November 2009
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Ricky Hatton looks set to make his long-awaited return to the action in 2010 to fight Juan Manuel Marquez, according to reports.
There have been question marks over Hatton's future plans after he was brutally knocked out in two rounds by Manny Pacquiao.
Hatton, who was also stopped in 10 rounds by Floyd Mayweather Jnr, had seriously been considering hanging up his gloves and focusing on his promotional work.
However the former two-weight champion could now make his ring return against Marquez at light-welterweight at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Hatton Promotions chief executive Gareth Williams told the Daily Express: "If Ricky does carry on it would be an ideal fight for him to take on Marquez.
"He is an elite fighter, just like Ricky, who will want to challenge the best.
"It makes far more sense to fight Marquez than some of the other names that have been bandied about."
The 36-year Marquez has won 50 of his 56 bouts, including world titles at featherweight, super-featherweight and lightweight.
However his last fight saw him convincingly outclassed and knocked down in the second round by Mayweather before losing on points.
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Comments (21)
Heath Paige says...
hatton is the man because he will never duck a challenge. yes he did get visciously beaten by the two worlds best fighters at the moment but that wont stop him. he will beat marquez and line up another super fight with either mayweather or the pac man. As for fighting khan that is a no brainer as hatton has way too much in his armoury to deal with him. Hatton is a different breed of fighter as he constantly attacks apponents. Hatton is the best british boxer of this generation. He was ill prepared for his two fights against floyd mayweather and the pac man. Ricky should have at least a year to get himself in super shape and show the world and all his doubters that the hitman is back and send a statement of intent to mayweather and pacman that im comming for you and if khan should start barking up the wrong tree then put him in his place as well
Posted 09:27 14th December 2009
Francis Reilly says...
All I can say is don't do it Ricky and not against Marquez he is still a very good and dangerous fighter I know Maymeather gave him a bit of a boxing lesson the last time out but he is still a top fighter who took the great Pacquaio all the way and probably beat him in at least one of those 2 fights and I must say having seen Ricky as recently as his brothers fight last week he looks well over weight and out of condition. I think it is time to retire for good and leave us with the many good memories of your previous success's in the ring.
Posted 12:01 18th November 2009
S H says...
What is this all about? Is Hatton serious? Juan Manuel will wipe the floor with him! I hope this does go ahead so the world will see ricky fatton hang up the gloves for good. They are not even in the same league...for that matter i don't think hatton is even on the same planet considering this fight. Pac and floyd, dealt with hatton so easily, made him look like an amature....Juan went 12 rounds with both of them, held his own, and should've won both his fights with manny. He probably would've faired a little better against floyd, if floyd actually came in on the proposed wieght instead of cheating (3 pounds heavier) It's a no brainer...There is only one JMM!!
Posted 11:27 18th November 2009
Jon Morley says...
Ricky, I'm a massive fan but honestly think it's time you hung up the gloves. You've already been totally outclassed by 2 world class fighters - best retire with you health/wealth. Remain the peoples champ, and do the right thing.
Posted 11:25 18th November 2009
James Lambe says...
To be honest i can't see ricky beating Marquez! I think he needs to have probably two fights at light-welterweight, one for a light-welterweight title. Then maybe think about a super fight with Marquez for a big pay day.
Posted 11:10 18th November 2009
Gerry Dunphy says...
There is only one ricky hatton. great to see him back in action.
Posted 11:05 18th November 2009
Steve Halsall says...
i dont know what to say about this report.i've been a ricky fan since his early days and have travelled to vegas and the likes to watch him box,but this just seems a non sensicle fight.marquez is a has been,he's 36 now and on his way out of the game,if ricky does beat him what as he achieved only the fact he as avenged the loss to manny.a far better fight to take if he is really serious about getting into contention for a shot at another world title would be someone like amir khan,then we would be able to see if ricky really as got anything left to offer inside the ring.personally i'd rather he hung up his gloves and concentrated on his promoting and remember with fondness the great nights he brought us with some of his world title fights.
Posted 10:50 18th November 2009
Jason Behan says...
Please Ricky dont go back into the ring again.....as a fighter anyway! You have given boxing fans many years of brilliant boxing performances but seeing you in such a distressed state after being KO by the brilliant MP im just not sure if its worth it! You've proved again and again that you are a world class fighter and fighter being the best word to describe you. FM & MP are on a different level to the rest of the boxing world at present! Cotto's face on Sunday morning said it all!!!Brilliant in his own right but not in the same class as MP. To me and to many other boxing fans we believe that at a stage in your brilliant career you were the "the best pound for pound" boxer in the world! However no one can keep up the levels of intensity during fights that you do without it taking an effect. So rest those hands of yours and give your chin a rest!!! You havent got to prove anything to anyone!! I'll get the Guiness in!! By the MH was robbed on Friday night! i suppose you could comeback and beat up that Ndou!
Posted 10:25 18th November 2009
Colm Kelly says...
What is the point in Ricky coming back? To Marquez this is just an easy payday, same as it was for Pacman and Mayweather. He's gonne do himself some serious and permenent damage if he keeps fighting guys out of his depth.
Posted 10:24 18th November 2009
Brian M says...
For the record I'm a big Ricky fan, but as with Marquez, its time to hang up the gloves, both have nothing left to prove and their peak is behind them. Neither are in the class of Flloyd or Manny, and on that Mayweather will destroy Pacman if it happens!
Posted 10:24 18th November 2009
Mark Oddie says...
call it a day ricky twice u came up against the best of the best and came up short your legacy as a british ring legend is assured and we've loved watchin you over the years i'd hate to see you lose again or even worse. you have a gorgeous girl and a lovely son and a burgeoning promo company sit back enjoy life and let the hungry youngsters fight for you .
Posted 10:08 18th November 2009
Joe Mac says...
Seriously... Marquez went the distance with Pacquiao TWICE, Hatton got put on his backside inside 2 rounds by Pacquiao TWICE. Ricky, you have got nothing more to prove. You've got the heart of a lion but that will only get you so far. Marquez has the heart of a lion and a much better chin. I have no idea what you hope to achieve from this but you're only going to tarnish that record some more.
Posted 10:07 18th November 2009
The Global boys says...
You've got to hand it to Ricky - He is one of a handful of Brtitish fighters never to have ducked any of the big names! Maybe Amir Khan should take note and feel quite embarrased as a serial ducker! What a way to make a comeback, should be an awsome fight. People should remember that the Hitman has only lost to arguably the 2 greatest boxers of our generation - he is by no means finished. It's amazing how someone can be so easily critised after losing to someone like Floyd or Manny, people should remeber just what a great fighter he is. If this fight does happen Ricky needs the right people behind him, otherwise he may aswell forget about it, as Marquez is capable of finishing him for good - and that would be a real shame.
Posted 10:07 18th November 2009
Steven Mclean says...
I know alot of people never wanted ricky to never box again, i wasnt one of them. i love ricky hattons fights, great events. Im a huge fan and if ricky wants to box, im there. If he dosent want to box then i'll support him and be thankfull for all the great nights he has gave us in the past. i think this is a great matchup, would be a cracking fight, ricky fighting the best of the best as per usual!
Posted 09:42 18th November 2009
Grant Dickinson says...
I don't know why he is bothering to come back!! This man is delusional. He talks about how he was winning the second round against Pacman before the KO. But he has also admitted to not watching the fight. Anyone that did will know that apart from landing 2 punches in round 2 he was getting hit all over! I hope Marquez knocks him out, and puts away this greedy and overrated fighter for good. I'm just waiting for the next load of excuses when he loses.
Posted 09:25 18th November 2009
Steven Singh says...
I like hatton but dnt think he should continue to box. after beating kostyzu and the couple titles that followed he siimply got to comfortable. all this piling on wieght then dropping it for a big fight is very unprofessional and has clearly taken its toll. i think ricky is facing another defeat if he decides to fight again.
Posted 09:24 18th November 2009
Ryan Fardon says...
This may look a good match up on paper but i have to be honest and say my money is on Marquez for this one, he's only moving up a small bit in weight, i fancy he will out box Hatton and make him look average and possibly stop him towards the end. Marquez went the distance with Pacquaio twice and i think he deserved to have won both, he was outclassed against Mayweather but in all honesty the weight and size difference was to great for him to have a real chance of victory. Marquez is a excellent counter puncher and can bang, i really feel this will be the Hitman's last fight!
Posted 09:19 18th November 2009
Paul Hills says...
Oh dear,he is going to get another hiding,you cannot keep putting mega amounts of weight on between fights then starving down to light welter,also who really comes out of retirement and still has the killer instinct you need in boxing,he has and still is earning big bucks so stay healthy and stay away from the ring.
Posted 09:16 18th November 2009
Ieuan Morgan says...
Nooooooooo Ricky, don't do it!
Posted 09:12 18th November 2009
Ryan Cunningham says...
Please let this be true. An ideal first return for the Hitman and if he wins, will put him right back on the map! People who keep saying he should hang the gloves up drive me nut's. he has plenty left on the meter, and he he still has the fire burning inside, why should he stop doing what he loves most? He's only ever lost to the top 2 fighters on the face of this planet, and there is certainly no shame in that! Can't wait to be walking in a Hatton wonderland again.
Posted 09:04 18th November 2009