By Mark Vester
It appears Ricky Hatton's desire for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. has not died down. Mayweather stopped Hatton last December in Las Vegas, handing the Manchester fighter the first loss of his career. Now that Hatton has hired trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr., father of the man who beat him - he believes their two man combo will lure Mayweather Jr. out of retirement for a rematch. Hatton's first fight under Floyd Sr. will come against IBF junior welterweight champ Paulie Malignaggi on November 22 in Las Vegas.
“I’ve spoken to my trainer about his son. I was absolutely gutted when Floyd Jr. hung up his gloves after fighting me and the fairytale would be to get him out of retirement again," Hatton told The Sun. "It could very easily happen. He has come back before and doesn’t make any secret of the fact he is motivated by money. The right offer might do it."
Hatton believes that with the elder Mayweather in his corner, he can beat the man who crushed his dreams last December. He says Floyd Sr. has no problems training him for such a fight.
“I suppose it would seem a little strange having his dad in my corner but when I asked him about his relationship, he just said that they haven’t spoken for three years. He felt his son had forgotten the people who helped him to the top. I feel I can beat him and that’s why I want a return,” Hatton said.
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