By Mark Vester
As reported on Wednesday, Ricky Hatton has dropped trainer Lee Beard from his corner. There appears to be some tension over Beard leaving during Matthew Hatton's training camp to take a trip to America to train Joan Guzman. Bob Shannon, who trains several of the fighters under Hatton Promotions, will finish the camp and work the corner of Matthew for his February 19 fight with Mikheil Khucishvili. Ricky returns in June and Shannon is the favorite to train him but another trainer coming in is possible. Beard has been in Ricky's corner for the last three years.
"Lee has strong family connections in America and we fully understand his wish to move out there," said a Team Hatton statement. "As far as Ricky is concerned he has not made any decision as to who will be replacing Floyd Mayweather senior as his trainer and he will address this issue on his return from holiday.
"Lee Beard has taken up a training appointment in America and will no longer be connected with Hatton Promotions Ltd, Ricky Hatton or Matthew Hatton. In the meantime Ricky, Matthew and everyone in the Hatton Camp wish Lee every success for the future."
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