Ricky Hatton Says Amir Khan Fight is Not a Priority

By Mark Vester

Ricky Hatton says WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan will not be his comeback opponent in the summer. Khan signed a deal with Golden Boy Promotions and is now under the same banner as Hatton. The move by Khan has led to speculation that a fight between the two British stars is very close to a reality. No so says Ricky to Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme.

Hatton could see the two of them fighting down the line, maybe. Everything depends on Hatton's return in the summer. If Hatton loses then retirement is a sure thing. In a few recent interviews, Hatton does not rule out retirement even if he wins.

"I'm very proud of what Amir Khan has done, the way he's turned his career around, winning the world title. But Amir Khan has still to do it at two weights and win four more world titles like I have done. It's not an impossibility but I'd say that's not top of the list," Hatton said.

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