By Mark Vester
Boxing legends Lloyd Honeyghan and Ken Buchanan are joining the army of fans and fighters who are begging Ricky Hatton to stay away from the ring. The fighters are worried about Hatton's safety. They think he is risking permanent damage if he goes through with his comeback. Hatton has not fought since last May's two round knockout loss to Manny Pacquiao. A few ago Hatton announced his boxing comeback for the summer.
Honeyghan has followed Hatton's career and calls him a shot fighter.
"He's putting his health at great risk. But some boxers just can't give it up and they are their own worst enemies. A half decent shot will knock him. All he's going to do is damage himself more. I saw it in his eyes before he got knocked out by Floyd Mayweather in 2007 - he is a shot fighter at top level," Honeyghan told The Mirror.
"Ricky is in danger of being seriously hurt. He doesn't live a good life outside the ring with all the beer he drinks and he is out of shape. He will have to lose about four stone."
Buchanan agrees, he says Hatton should retire before it's too late.
"Boxers carry on because they need money, but he doesn't. I made a comeback after four years retired and it was stupid. Ricky should call it a day before he gets damaged," Buchanan said.
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