"I'd rather be loved in my hometown than rich like Floyd Mayweather Jr" 🥊 Ricky Hatton | Up Front

On this week's episode, we sit down with one of the most beloved British boxers of all time - Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton.

Hatton's journey from a council estate in Hattersley to becoming a two-weight world boxing champion is the stuff of legends. His epic showdowns with boxing giants like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao saw thousands follow him to Las Vegas, leaving a mark on boxing history. But it was his memorable IBF light-welterweight title victory against Kostya Tszyu in Manchester back in 2005 that remains the pinnacle of his career, a night etched in the hearts of an entire nation.

Join us for a raw and deeply honest exploration of Hatton's highs and lows, from conquering multiple weight divisions to dealing with personal challenges beyond the ring.

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00:00 Introduction to Ricky Hatton
00:59 Podcast starts
01:57 Ricky’s ‘Why’
06:46 Billy Graham
12:33 Fighting Kostya Tszyu
14:30 Fighting Juan Urango
16:48 Fighting Gilbert Quiros
19:25 Where did ‘The Hitman’ come from?
21:11 Fighting for a World Championship
22:55 His support circle / mental health
25:00 Fighting Kostya Tszyu Part 2
32:46 Billy Graham part 2
38:18 The court case
40:22 Floyd Mayweather Jnr
51:22 His reaction to losing against Mayweather
54:04 Bringing Floyd Mayweather Snr into his camp
56:11 Fighting Manny Pacquiao
59:04 Retirement
01:04:38 Being at peace with retirement