Hatton downs 57 pints in 4 days!

JJay18y ago

Ricky Hatton took a hammering in his world title fight - so for the New Year he decided to get hammered again. Over four days in Tenerife, the boxing hero dubbed The Hitman drained Spain with a binge that would have floored all opponents. At the end of his titanic booze bout Hatton, 29, was reported to have sunk 57 pints, 17 vodka and Red Bulls, four vodkas, three whisky chasers, and a bottle of Moet champagne. But, displaying the scars from last month's Las Vegas welterweight defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jnr, he was still standing. Vowing to the Daily Mirror that his fighting career was not over, he declared: "You'll see me again in the ring. Unfortunately I lost in Vegas but that's the end of it." Then the multi-millionaire joked: "A few more drinks and I won't remember anyway!" Ricky saw out 2007 with girlfriend Jennifer Dooley, 26, in his new apartment in Tenerife's party capital of Playa de Las Americas. Despite his fortune, Ricky mixed it with holidaymakers in popular downtown bars such as Lineker's, The Dubliner and Blaydon Races. Everywhere, fans begged to buy him a drink. Bar staff waved away his attempts to pay. Round One began on Friday. Ricky downed six pints of lager near his flat. He then sank another three lagers, six pints of Guinness and five vodka and Red Bulls in Tramp nightclub. Round Two the next day saw Ricky supping another six lagers in preparation for a night out at The Dubliner. There, he polished off seven pints of Guinness, two pints of rum and the alcopop WKD, three whisky chasers, and three vodka and Red Bulls. Before the boxer finally stumbled into a taxi at 3am, a witness said: "He was bladdered, totally blotto - but still an absolute gent." Round Three on Sunday saw Ricky, of Stockport, despatch five pints of lager in various bars during the day. Then he whiled away the evening at Blaydon Races aided by five pints of Guinness, five vodka and Red Bulls and two vodkas. Round Four on New Year's Eve had to be something special. Ricky limbered up with six pints of lager, a huge burger and extra large chips. Two seats, guarded by bouncers, were reserved at Blaydon Races. Ricky and Jennifer arrived at 10pm to an impromptu chorus from revellers of Blue Moon, the Manchester City anthem which the fighter enters the ring to. The hero then settled in to seven pints of Guinness followed by four pints of rum and WKD. At midnight, Hatton downed one bottle and shared the rest with friends. He then drank four vodka and Red Bulls and two vodka shots before leaving unsteadily at 3am. A recommended weekly alcohol intake for men is about 22 units or 11 pints of weak beer. Ricky, who famously balloons by up to 40lbs between fights, had a bare minimum of 144 units in four days.

Comments (20)

Haterfree

Whatever the case Ricky handles business in the Ring. He went 43 fights before he was defeated winning titles in 2 divisions. Me myself Ill down a 6 pack of Bud light while I work the speed bag sometimes.

18y ago

denboy

Hardly incentive for him to stop though, I can drink later instead of now. Wouldn't you want a break after 3-4 months of extensive training and getting down to a specific weight? Yer I suppose, but I just want him to retire from boxing with a couple more decent wins under him and then relax.

18y ago

mofo2

one of the lads maybe, but is that being a good role-model to the kids?He's a top role model and not one of the publicity hounds most top sportsman are.........the time he puts in away from the ring promoting and supporting boxing clubs around the whole of the NW and not only his own area in Greater Manchester is phenomenal.....and what makes me laugh most is that the lad has acheived more in boxing so far in his career than 99% of fighters would ever do in two careers, and there is still a lot of bullshit about him because he lost a fight to the best P4P boxer in the fucking world,lets forget he was a world champion in two weight divisions,has never had any problem making weight and has never struggled in a fight because he was unconditioned....The drink he should bin..but if he does'nt so what the fuck,he will still be right for his next fight and wipe the floor with whatever fucker they bring on...MAGLIANNI,WITTER ,REES,WHOEVER. NOT A BAD CAREER FOR A FAT BASTARD

18y ago

Ryn0

Ricky is letting off steam after living like a monk before the Mayweather fight he went a little overboard but oh well. Although he should remember he can do this all he wants when he retires, so why go nuts now? Hardly incentive for him to stop though, I can drink later instead of now. Wouldn't you want a break after 3-4 months of extensive training and getting down to a specific weight?

18y ago

El_Chicano

That's why he lost, he's a fuckin alcoholic, he fooled all them poor Brits into believing in him to win the Mayweather fight, if he were truly dedicated, something his fan's deserve, he'd take better care of himself to give true performances in that ring especially against the best in the world.

18y ago

Kayo

Yeah i dont see the problem here. My dads from England and when he was younger he would do pretty much the same thing, even when he boxed. its not out of the norm there to be drinking alot.

18y ago

denboy

18y ago

squealpiggy

I wonder how many of the people being fiercely critical of Hatton's drinking live in the United States? Drinking is certainly less socially accepted in the US than it is in Britain where drinking 57 pints in five days is not really out of the norm especially in Tenerife.

18y ago

Unseen

atleast he aint taking steroids... i mean you get less people complaining about someone taking steroids when they are basically cheating. fucking hell.

18y ago

hugh_grant

PBF beat Hatton fair and square, but if Hatton didnt drink so much, who knows. It will take a bit out of you that much drink im sure. Only from what ive read. I aint no top class athlete or dietician, but even i heard drinking dont do you too much good. Maybe Hatton should stick to his takeaway foods for now. But save the drink for when he is retired.

18y ago

dafish298

After reading this it's no wonder Mayweather whooped him...That is too excessive..even pbf said 'I'm not the one going to bars and downing guinness in between fights'

18y ago

Sudo

Mayweather never goes to night clubs? Mayweather never drinks?

18y ago

Mike_Tyson77

I challenge Hatton for the undisputed beer drinking title. Sorry Ricky, Im taking your belt. Though we can have the drink off in Manchester, since your the champ.

18y ago

Drunk_Punch

Did Hatton really drink that much? Papers make stories up. How can Hatton drink that much and expect to perform at optimim perfromance? Why does he drink that much? Some people drink to overcome shyness and have a good night out. Hatton isnt shy and dont need to drink. He must like the taste of alcohol very much. He's a thirsty boy, that's all. He's not harming anyone, only himself, which is everyone's right. I don't get all the fuss about what Hatton does in his time out. He doesn't get drunk and abuse people or run people down in his car. He just gets drunk because it's what he likes to do. It his business and no-one else's.

18y ago

Mike_Tyson77

Go Hatton!

18y ago

Pugilistic

man that can't be good for your body at all

18y ago

Verstyle

your completely missing my point, listen, if you have a natural talent then you should-like most gifted sportspersons-protect your talent, look after it, your only at the top for a few years if that, the mans just been knocked out, whos to say his lifestyle didnt play a factor? if he lived like the man who ko'd him he might, just very maybe have heard that final bell Maybe his lifestyle did or didnt. We dont know but I still think he can enjoy himself instead of acting like a media robot. Ricky Robot:" I am not programmed to consume high qualities of alcohol contributions.":lol1:

18y ago

ippo

Their is no shame for losing to the #1 P4P fighter.

18y ago

flat1985

18y ago

hugh_grant

18y ago