Ricky Hatton

As the song goes, there's only one Ricky Hatton. And it seems even Vince McMahon realizes this. Confirmed by that paragon of British journalism, The Sun , Hatton will follow in Floyd Mayweather's footsteps and serve as the guest host of WWE Raw when the show hits the Sheffield Arena on November 9. According to the tabloid, the WWE wanted someone from England who was also well known in the U.S., and Hatton certainly fits the bill - though unfortunately many folks in the States know him best for getting knocked out by Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. For those who aren't up on their ... Read Full Story

(R-L) Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines connects with a right to the body of Ricky Hatton of England in the first round of their junior welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 2, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao defeated Hatton by 2nd round TKO. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Manny Pacquiao;Ricky Hatton (Getty Images) more pics » Pacquiao Knock Out Hatton at Round 11 According to EA's official "Fight Night Round 4" simulation, Manny Pacquiao will defeat Ricky Hatton with an 11th round knockout when the two square off in the ring May 2. As for ... Read Full Story

Ricky Hatton welcomed Muhammad Ali to his gym Wednesday and said that not even a meeting with The Greatest could persuade him to get back in the ring again. Hatton, the former world light welterweight champion, hasn't fought since a second-round knockout loss to Manny Pacquiao in May and is now a promoter. The 30-year-old Briton, known for his aggressive, body-punching style, said he was reduced to tears when meeting 67-year-old Ali, who has Parkinson's disease and makes rare public appearances. "He's not just one of the greatest boxers of all time, he's one of the greatest men of all time. He's made the ... Read Full Story

We’re less than an hour away from the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight . We have one more undercard fight to watch (or endure). Think about it, this is like boxing’s Super Bowl. Now, imagine if on Super Bowl Sunday you had to watch three football games first — with teams of varying talent. Some undercards are good, this one, not so much. But hang in there, we’ll be back with the main event. (Quick note — Soto just scored a knockdown, maybe we’ll get to the main event sooner.) We’re here with IBC, Richie from Levittown, Casspix and JP, so look for plenty of ... Read Full Story

1. East vs. West The fight is being promoted as “The Battle of East and West,” in honor of Manny Pacquiao’s Filipino heritage and Ricky Hatton’s British background, and in a nod to Rudyard Kipling’s 1889 poem “The Ballad of East and West.” Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, quoted the final lines of the ballad in announcing the long-anticipated match between Pacquiao and Hatton: “But there is neither East nor West, Border, nor Breed, nor Birth/When two strong men stand face to face, though they come from the ends of the earth.” Top Rank boss Bob Arum, also a fan of Kipling’s ... Read Full Story