Katsidis wants Hatton fight in Manchester Visit PartyBets Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 7 May 2009 Tweet Related Articles See all Boxing news Share it Pin It Australian Michael Katsidis hopes to fight Ricky Hatton in Manchester later this year, according to Katsidis's manager-trainer Brendon Smith. Ricky Hatton has not announced his retirement and is rumoured to be keen on one more fight in his home city. "I believe we can make it happen, but it's Ricky's call if he wants it," Brendon Smith said. "There were discussions well before the Hatton-Pacquiao fight and we're still interested. We haven't thrown Michael's name up as a challenge to Ricky because of his loss to Pacquiao, we had talks with [Hatton's promoters] Golden Boy a long time before." "We're still available if they want to do the fight in Manchester. So we're just waiting to hear the decision on Ricky's future. But we need to make a move soon because we want Michael to fight before the end of the year." Hard-hitting Katsidis, 28, has two defeats from 27 fights, including 21 knockouts, although he has fought most of his career at lightweight. He sparred with fellow Aussie Kostya Tszyu before Tszyu's defeat to Hatton in 2005, and has fought on British soil before, retiring former British lightweight champion Graham Earl in a brutal encounter at Wembley in February 2007. The devastating nature of Hatton's defeat to Pacquiao has led many supporters to call for the hit-man's retirement. Oscar de la Hoya, head of Golden Boy Promotions, said Hatton could "still have a bright future" in the sport. "It doesn't have to be the end. Ricky's young and still has what it takes," added six-weight world champion De la Hoya, who retired after being beaten by Pacquiao last December Read our PartyBets review Get a free £70 bet at PartyBets Like Like Post to wall 220 Reads All Boxing News Recent Boxing Articles Carl Froch v Lucian Bute preview - The Cobra admits he has lots to prove23 May 2012Carl Froch, the outsider for his IBF world super-middleweight title challenge against Lucian Bute, Amir Khan 2/5 to beat Danny Garcia for WBC light-welterweight title23 May 2012Amir Khan has confirmed he will fight WBC light-welterweight champion Danny Garcia for his title in David Haye denies he is afraid of fighting Vitali Klitschko22 May 2012David Haye has dismissed claims from Vitali Klitschko's manager that he is “afraid” of facing the U Carl Froch v Lucian Bute Tips – Bute to ruin Froch homecoming22 May 2012Carl Froch makes his homecoming at the Nottingham Arena on Saturday, but the party looks set to be Carl Froch v Lucian Bute Tips – Froch to KO champion Bute22 May 2012Carl Froch continues his run of tough opponents by challenging IBF Super Middleweight champion Luci Floyd Mayweather Jr v Anthony Mundine fight odds18 May 2012Floyd Mayweather Jr is a massive favourite to win a potential fight with challenger Anthony Mundine More Stories Recent Articles Monaco Grand Prix Money Back at Paddy Power23 May 2012Paddy Power have confirmed a money back promotion for the next round of the 2012 Formula 1 Champion Republic of Ireland v Bosnia-Herzegovina Money Back at Paddy Power23 May 2012Paddy Power are running a money back offer for Saturday’s international friendly between the Republ Norway v England Money Back at Paddy Power23 May 2012Paddy Power are running a money back offer for Roy Hodgson’s first game in charge of the England na Norway v England Special Offer at Betfred23 May 2012Betfred have made the international friendly between Norway and England the subject of their “Doubl Cheltenham Town v Crewe Alexandra Special Offer at Betfred23 May 2012Sunday’s League Two Play-off Final between Cheltenham Town and Crewe Alexandra is the subject of a Huddersfield Town v Sheffield United Special Offer at Betfred23 May 2012Betfred are offering their “Double Delight” and “Hat-trick Heaven” special for Saturday’s League On More Stories Tags Brendon Smith, Manny Pacquaio, Michael Katsidis, Ricky Hatton