Ricky Hatton’s Future Depends on Matthew’s Success

By Terence Dooley

Ricky Hatton has told The Sun that the success of his younger brother, Matthew, could tempt ‘The Hitman’ back into the ring.  Matthew fights for the IBO welterweight title in Manchester on November the 13th and the older Hatton thinks that a win for ‘Magic’ could rekindle his dream of sharing a world title bill with his younger sibling.

“That would be an absolute dream,” said Ricky. "That would be one of the greatest, me making a comeback and Matthew fighting for a world title on the same bill.  That's maybe one for the future and for now, it's all about our Matthew.  He's had to put up for years with being my little brother, but now he's fighting for his own world title.  How proud it would be for me and my family if the other Hatton got his moment of glory.”

Matthew fights Lovemore N’Dou for the South African’s IBO strap.  Lovemore will be a stiff test; however, Matthew has progressed steadily since joining forces with trainer Lee Beard last year, his youth, ability and vitality should be enough to wrench the title away from N’Dou.

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