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Dec 5 2007
Ricky Hatton has made a "pact" with his family to quit boxing after he turns 30 next year, his mother revealed on Wednesday.
The undefeated Hitman is preparing for the biggest fight of his career this weekend when he challenges American great Floyd Mayweather for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas, and there is already talk of a Wembley showdown with Oscar de la Hoya should Hatton upset the odds in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Hatton's mum Carol told BBC Radio Five Live: "It's the last lap of his career now. He's 30 next year and we all made a pact. Two or three more fights. Because, after 30, your reflexes slow down."
She added: "You've got more chance of getting hurt. He doesn't need the money now.
"How many boxers do you know who come back for the money and unfortunately terrible things happen?
Ricky Hatton has made a "pact" with his family to quit boxing after he turns 30 next year, his mother revealed on Wednesday.
The undefeated Hitman is preparing for the biggest fight of his career this weekend when he challenges American great Floyd Mayweather for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas, and there is already talk of a Wembley showdown with Oscar de la Hoya should Hatton upset the odds in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Hatton's mum Carol told BBC Radio Five Live: "It's the last lap of his career now. He's 30 next year and we all made a pact. Two or three more fights. Because, after 30, your reflexes slow down."
She added: "You've got more chance of getting hurt. He doesn't need the money now.
"How many boxers do you know who come back for the money and unfortunately terrible things happen?
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