Frank Warren on Ricky Hatton, Klitschko-Peter, Ali, More
By Frank Warren
SOME may view boxing in a negative light after last Sunday's revelations about Ricky Hatton's drink and drug problems.
I've been saying for a long time Hatton has been out of control. He might claim he's been stitched up but it is the best thing that could have happened to him because now he might sort himself out.
The British Boxing Board need to address this serious issue while, hopefully, he rehabilitates himself with the support of his concerned family.
But the fact is there is no way he can be in a position promoting or managing where he is advising or guiding young boxers.
And those who have been advising him over the last couple of years need to take a long hard look at themselves as well.
MAX CLIFFORD has been brought into minimise the collateral damage for Ricky Hatton.
Publicist Max was quoted as saying: "There are no stars any more. The last to capture the public imagination was Henry Cooper."
Bet Barry McGuigan, Nigel Benn, Frank Bruno and many other fighters are pleased to hear that!
WHAT a bore the recent Wladimir Klitschko vs. Sam Peter heavyweight clash was. While Sam Peter looked to be in shape, he plodded and was totally outclassed in what became a one-sided yawn.
September 9 was the 32nd anniversary of Muhammad Ali becoming the first man to win the world heavyweight title three times, when he beat Leon Spinks over 15 rounds in the New Orleans Superdome.
