Murray Hopes To Be Ricky Hatton's Heir, Eyes Katsidis

By Mark Vester

British lightweight star John Murray, 24, is hoping to become the next Ricky Hatton. He believes his name is gaining steam in Manchester and now he wants to be the next big thing in the UK. Murray (28-0, 16KOs) picked apart his rival Jon Thaxton, over four rounds last Saturday to get the TKO win in dominating fashion.

“Ricky is coming to the end of his career now, so hopefully I can be the heir apparent,” Murray said to The Times Online. “I'm starting to make a name for myself in Manchester and I want to build on that.”

Murray is looking to get some sort of a title shot in the near future. One name on his mind is WBO interim-champion Michael Katsidis.

“I've proved I'm the best in Britain,” Murray said. “I want to box again as soon as possible and I want to box for a world title within 12 months. Michael Katsidis has just won a title. That would be a great fight and I think I have the style to beat him.” 

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