Ricky Hatton

Ricky Hatton

06-Oct-1978


United Kingdom


Athlete

Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton was born on October 6, 1978 in Stockport. Ricky Hatton started boxing at the age of 10, but initially was a carpet actor, before becoming a professional in 1997. Ricky Hatton lives with his parents in Hyde and is a big fan of Manchester City, whose father used to play for him.

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I could come in the gym to train with the boys and they'd think I was alright, but I'd go home and sit there crying.

When I got successful and people started talking about me, I didn't want anyone thinking I thought I was a 'big time Charlie.'

Everything I've done in my career has been for nothing.

Life kicks you hard but you have to be a man to come back.

I want people to look at me as a four-time world champion, in two weight categories, as a down-to-earth man of the people, not the joke that I had become.

I want my kids to be proud of me.

We all have to grow up some time.

I like to think I know my boxing.

I can still remember the time when some City fans thought it would be a good idea if I bought the club. I don't know how much money they thought I had - but I certainly don't think we'd be enjoying the success that we are under Sheikh Mansour.

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