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| '''Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton''', (born ] ]), is a professional boxer born in ], ] and is the current WBU and ] light-welterweight champion, in the IBF's case the title being his first world championship. On ] ] he beat ] , who was widely regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, by a technical knockout after the ]n failed to answer the bell for the 12th round. Hatton was a heavy underdog for this fight, and the victory announced his entry to the upper echelon of the world boxing scene. | '''Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton''', (born ] ]), is a professional boxer born in ], ] and is the current WBU and ] light-welterweight champion, in the IBF's case the title being his first world championship. On ] ] he beat ] , who was widely regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, by a technical knockout after the ]n failed to answer the bell for the 12th round. Hatton was a heavy underdog for this fight, and the victory announced his entry to the upper echelon of the world boxing scene. | ||
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Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton, (born October 6 1978), is a professional boxer born in Stockport, United Kingdom and is the current WBU and IBF light-welterweight champion, in the IBF's case the title being his first world championship. On June 5 2005 he beat Kostya Tszyu , who was widely regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, by a technical knockout after the Australian failed to answer the bell for the 12th round. Hatton was a heavy underdog for this fight, and the victory announced his entry to the upper echelon of the world boxing scene.
Hatton's career record is 39 wins (29 by KO), 0 losses and 0 draws. Critics denigrate his generally unimpressive level of opposition prior to the Kostya Tszyu bout, but Ricky has expressed desire to meet the most potent challengers and establish a legacy. Since the light-welterweight division is regarded as the most competitive in the sport, Ricky is in a prime position to achieve this.
In the ring, Ricky is known for his busy, attack-focused (he is a committed body puncher), crowd-pleasing style. He has also won fans for his 'down-to-earth' charisma, and is the UK's most popular boxer since Naseem Hamed. He is promoted by Frank Warren and trained by Billy 'the Preacher' Graham.
Ricky Hatton is also a passionate supporter of Manchester City football club, with strong links to the club via his father, a former player. His entrance music is the club song, "Blue Moon".
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