Whom did Hatton beat in Manchester to win his first world title?
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Tszyu had held the IBF light-welterweight title for years. His corner pulled him out, and Hatton always rated the win his best.
How many times did Hatton defend the WBU light-welterweight title?
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Fifteen defences, almost all of them in Manchester. The belt carried little standing, but the residency built his audience.
What was Hatton’s final professional record?
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Forty-five wins against three defeats over a fifteen-year career, the losses coming to Mayweather, Pacquiao and Vyacheslav Senchenko.
How many of Hatton’s wins came by knockout?
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Thirty-two knockouts from forty-five wins, built on pressure and body punching.
In which year was Hatton inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame?
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He entered at Canastota in 2024 and told ESPN he had never expected to be listed alongside the fighters he grew up watching.
Which fighter did Hatton knock out in Las Vegas in June 2007?
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The Castillo knockout was the performance that persuaded American audiences to take him seriously.
From whom did Hatton win the WBA welterweight title in 2006?
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He beat Collazo on points in Boston, moving up a division to do it.
Which broadcaster signed Hatton Promotions for eight shows in July 2009?
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Sky took eight shows after the company had staged only four events, which is an unusually fast start for a new promoter.
Which fighter became a world champion under Hatton Promotions in 2017?
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Zhakiyanov, a Kazakh bantamweight, was the company’s first world champion.
In which Greater Manchester town was Hatton’s gym complex?
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Hyde, a few streets from the family home, with two full-size rings, a fitness suite and offices.
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