On this day: Former world champion Ricky Hatton was born

On this day: Former world champion Ricky Hatton was born | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

On this day: Former world champion Ricky Hatton was born | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

October 6, 1978

In Manchester, England, Richard John Hatton (Ricky), was born. During his blazing pro boxing career. Ricky was super lightweight, welterweight, and super welterweight Champion. He faced a great array of rivals including Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Kostya Tszyu, Jose Luis Castillo and Paul Malignaggi. Ricky, who remains a tremendous fan favorite, retired in 2012 with a magnificent record of 45 victories: 32 of them by KO. He was only defeated three times.

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