What was Ricky Hatton’s ring nickname?
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The Hitman. The others belong to Nigel Benn, Carl Froch and Evander Holyfield.
Which trade did Hatton work in as a teenager, in his father’s business?
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His father Ray ran a carpet business in which Ricky worked while he was boxing as an amateur.
Which football club did Hatton support?
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He was a lifelong Manchester City supporter; his father Ray had played for the club’s reserves.
Which venue did Hatton fill repeatedly during his early title years?
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He was selling out a 20,000-seat arena in Manchester several times a year before American networks had heard of him.
Which American fighter beat Hatton in Las Vegas in December 2007?
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Mayweather stopped him in the tenth round in the biggest fight of Hatton’s career.
Which Filipino fighter beat Hatton in 2009?
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Pacquiao won inside two rounds at the MGM Grand, and the defeat effectively ended Hatton’s prime.
In which year did Hatton turn professional?
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He debuted in September 1997 on a small bill and spent four years building a record in British halls.
Which honour was Hatton appointed in 2007?
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He was appointed MBE in 2007, the year of the Castillo and Mayweather fights.
In which country did Hatton fight for his two largest paydays?
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Both the Mayweather and Pacquiao fights were staged in Las Vegas.
Which promotional company did Hatton launch in 2009?
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Hatton Promotions was announced at the same press conference as the Pacquiao fight, and was based at his gym in Hyde.
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