Top 3 Ricky Hatton moments Visit Bet365 Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 7 Jul 2011 Tweet Ricky Hatton (credit: Wikipedia) Related Articles See all Boxing news Share it Pin It Boxing legend Ricky Hatton has confirmed his retirement as a fighter.The 32-year-old, who compiled a 45-2 record in his incredible 14-year career, became one of Britain’s most beloved sporting stars as he took the sport of boxing by storm.From his legendary fights with Kostya Tszyu and Floyd Mayweather to his incredible popularity that saw him followed across the Atlantic by thousands upon thousands of fans, Hatton wrote his name into boxing folklore.And to celebrate his remarkable career, Bettingpro.com are taking a look back at some of his most memorable moments.Hatton v MaussaNovember 26, 2005IBF champion Hatton followed up his amazing victory over Kostya Tszyu with a unification fight against WBA holder Carlos Maussa. The awkward Colombian troubled Hatton early on with his use of elbows and his head, and he opened up two nasty cuts. But instead of forcing Hatton into his shell “The Hitman” threw caution to the wind, and his unrelenting attack soon wore down Maussa. A vicious left hook brought the contest to an end in the ninth round.Hatton v CastilloJune 23, 2007Hatton signalled his arrival on the world stage with a four-round destruction of legendary welterweight Jose Luis Castillo, becoming the first man to stop the Mexican. The decisive moment came in the fourth round when Hatton landed a crunching left hook to the body that sent Castillo to his knees. “The Hitman” later claimed the punch had broken some of Castillo’s ribs. Hatton v LazcanoMay 24, 2008Hatton bounced back from the first defeat of his career by making his “Homecoming” against Juan Lazcano at his hometown of Manchester. A post-war 55,000 strong crowd descended on the City of Manchester City and Hatton did not disappoint them by getting back to winning ways with a unanimous points decision. Read our Bet365 review Get your £200 free bet at bet365 now Like Like Post to wall 459 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 Joey Barton 4/1 to have 12-match ban increased24 May 2012Joey Barton could have his 12-match ban increased if he appeals and the odds for him to serve a sus Agnieszka Radwanska v Alison Van Uytvanck - WTA Brussels live stream24 May 2012Agnieszka Radwanska will face the unexpected challenge of Alison Van Uytvanck on Thursday in the Sofia Arvidsson v Urszula Radwanska - WTA Brussels live stream24 May 2012Sofia Arvidsson will take on Urszula Radwanska in the quarter-finals of the 2012 Brussels Open Air21 v Talk N Text live streaming basketball preview and tips (11:00 BST)24 May 2012Air21 and Talk N Text seek redemption in PBA Governor's Cup Meralco Bolts v Petron Blaze Boosters live streaming basketball preview and tips (09:30 BST)24 May 2012Meralco Bolts and Petron Blaze Boosters out to continue winning ways in PBA Governor's Cup FIVB World League - Live streaming matches on bet36524 May 2012Action in Pool D of the FIVB World League unfolds this weekend and bet365 will live stream all the More Stories Tags Hatton V Lazcano, Hatton V Maussa, Hatton V Tszyu, Ricky Hatton, Ricky Hatton Retires
