Retire or return?

Glenn McCrory urges Ricky Hatton to hang up the gloves - but wants to hear what YOU think.

Glenn wants Ricky to call it a day... but do you?

Well I've tried to get to the bottom of just what is going on with Ricky Hatton - and I've got to say I'm none the wiser! I have spoken to his dad Ray and I know he and mum Carol don't want him to do it but it seems whether he does make a comeback or not is still very much in the balance. He is still out in Tenerife, so we will have to wait and see. But I do think the fact that Ray and Carol don't want him to come back is important - and after all, is a pretty big u-turn from their original stance. I've said it before but I think Ricky should definitely call it quits. I want to hear what you all think on the subject, but having spoken to plenty of people, I don't think anyone would hold it against him if he did decide not to return. But, he has said he doesn't want to go out flat on his back and you can't blame him for that. What I would say is that I don't think for a minute anyone's lasting memory is going to be of him laying in the ring having been flattened by Manny Pacquiao. Whatever he thinks, that will not be Ricky's legacy.

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People will remember him for that fantastic night against Kostya Tszyu when he had his moment in the sun. People will remember him for taking a football-sized crowd to Las Vegas to take on the pound-for-pound best in Floyd Mayweather. And people will remember him for stepping into that very same ring against Pacquiao. And when they look back at his career people will remember the fun he has given us along the way, the superb entertainment he has provided down the years. He has been a true credit to British boxing and a great ambassador for the sport in general. Fighters though, always find it hard to walk away, no matter who they are. Yes, Ricky has millions in the bank, but the lure of that one last payday is often too much to resist. One more glory night is often too tempting to turn down. I know Ricky will feel he owes his fans something but let's be honest, he doesn't owe anyone anything. Of course, only Ricky can decide, but it would be great to hear what you think on this. We all have a soft spot for him - and always will - and in the cold light of day we all want what's best for him. I would be interested to see what the school of thought is out there, so let me know whether you agree or not by filling in the feedback form at the bottom of the page...

Glenn answers your questions

HOW GOOD WAS CALZAGHE?
Hi Glenn. I'm a big boxing fan but won't pretend to be in any way an expert on the sport. I have always had a conflicting view on the career and ability of Joe Calzaghe and would like to know where you think he is placed amongst the boxing greats. On one hand his record cannot be questioned, to go an entire career without one single slip or poor performance resulting in a loss is staggering. His chin was solid, his hand speed dazzling and his performance against Lacy was one of the most accomplished I have ever seen from any boxer in a big fight. On the other hand the quality of his opponents could be questioned, and he seemed to lack the desire, or perhaps even the confidence, to take on the best (in America) in their prime. Admittedly, although Hopkins was old he was still a great fighter when Joe fought him, but for me as much as I dislike B-Hop as a boxer, I thought he was the better man that night. He certainly seemed to get the better of the exchanges. Calzaghe's exaggerated celebration in beating the ghost of Roy Jones surely convinced nobody that that fight was anything other than beating up the old, fight -ravaged shell of a once great boxer that he wouldn't fight (or for my money, defeat) in his prime. There are compelling arguments for and against the greatness of Calzaghe and the truth is I simply don't know what to think and would welcome your expert opinion. Darren Cook
GLENN SAYS: Well Darren, I can understand some of your points - that you make very well - but for me there is no getting away from the fact that Joe Calzaghe will go down as a great, great fighter. He was certainly one of the best this country has ever seen and I happen to think he rose to all the right challenges and answered all our questions. With the issue of him not fighting Hopkins and Jones at their peak, I do think circumstance had a lot do with it; boxing is no different to life and sometimes things are a lot easier said than done. Joe just never had the opportunity, for one reason or another, to make those fights but if in no way should detract from his legacy. And just to balance the argument out, Jeff Lacy come over here being touted as the next Mike Tyson and what happened? Joe absolutely took him apart, dominated him from start to finish. That was his finest hour and then Hopkins and Jones were taken care of when perhaps, Joe wasn't exactly at his peak either. In black and white, Joe was a world champion who made 23 defences of is title and a fighter that no-one found a way to beat. As you say he had fast hands, a strong chin and superb fitness and even when he wasn't at his best, that often got him through fights - and that is a mark of a true champion. I do think we will look back in time at the career of Joe Calzaghe and remember him as one of the greatest British fighters we've ever seen - and indeed one of the true greats of the modern era. STARS IN THE SKY
Hi Glenn, I don't mean to put you on the spot, but in your opinion, in their prime who was the best fighter out of the Sky panellists: yourself, Jim Watt, Nicky Piper, Wayne McCullough or Johnny Nelson? I think you'd all make a great card on a Sky Friday Fight Night with Ian Darke as the ref! Adam Smith could do a little rap to one of your ring entrances like James DeGale had in his last fight... Paul
GLENN SAYS: That's easy Paul, there is one of us that stands head and shoulders above the rest of the team - Jim Watt. Jim had the best record, fought in a really tough era, and had plenty of great fights along the way against really good opponents. All of us on the team grew up watching Jim and he is still like a god to us. He is the elder statesman of our team and the wily old campaigner - and I have to admit I wouldn't like to fight him even now, no way! As for the others, I would fight Johnny Nelson tomorrow! Seriously, we were all decent fighters which is why we are all commentating and analysing the sport. Johnny was a world champion who, over the years, learned the game and learned to use what he had to the maximum; Nicky never really got any credit but was a real trier and an intelligent fighter; Wayne is someone who was never afraid to take on the best and never ever gave an inch. I don't think we would look too good on a Friday Fight Night card - we're much better off outside the ring. I do know there is no way I would walk into the ring with Adam Smith rapping (it's bad enough having to sit next to him all night) and I wouldn't let Darkey referee any fight - never mind one involving me! Let Glenn know what YOU think Ricky Hatton should do by filling in the feedback form below...