By Mark Vester
Ricky Hatton, 32, has not fought since last May's two round knockout loss to Manny Pacquiao. Hatton has refused to announce his retirement, but he did say recently - "I don't think I will have a fight again. I don't have any fire in the belly for a fight or to get myself to a gym."
Those recent quotes went out the window when it was revealed on Saturday that Hatton renewed his boxing license. The biggest fight for Hatton would be a British blockbuster against WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan. Hatton's weight is so high at the moment that it's very unlikely he can get himself down to 140-pounds.
The Sunday Mirror Sport spoke to a Hatton spokesman about why Ricky made a decision to renew his boxing license. Without being asked, the spokeman brought up a possible fight with Khan, who is promoted by the same company as Hatton, Golden Boy Promotions.
"[Ricky got the license] in order to provide himself with options. People have talked about a fight between Ricky and Amir. The answer is 'who knows?'"
The paper estimates both fighters would earn a possible purse of $25 million dollars if they put the fight together. That high amount is without any additional money from the gate or pay-per-view revenue.
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