Ricky Hatton Says He Will Probably Fight Again

Aug 30, 2009 • 12:00 AM ET

By Mark Vester

The team of Juan Diaz have to be smiling. Ricky Hatton has revealed that he will probably fight again. Hatton has been taking a break since the two round knockout loss to Manny Pacquiao in May. He wasn't away from the sport, mostly promoting shows in the UK and signing local talent. Hatton is a bit angry at some of the people who are telling him to hang up the gloves or run the risk of suffering a serious injury.

"I've got a sneaking feeling I'll probably give it another go. Everybody becomes an expert all of a sudden," Hatton said. "But Muhammad Ali's illness is a bit of a one-off case. It is sad to see him at times, but nobody knows me better than I know myself. I've got a good team and family around me."

"If the time comes for me to hang up my gloves then I will. But I know my body better than anyone. For everyone that's gone on too long there's one that's carried on and become even more successful when people have said they should retire. Many great fighters, such as Arturo Gatti and Roberto Duran, have had crushing defeats and come back to win titles."