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GAVIN REES launched a cheeky bid to face Ricky Hatton by claiming: I'd love to give him a right going over.
Hatton is currently weighing up his options after being knocked out for the first time in his career by Floyd Mayweather.
And WBA light-welterweight champion Rees believes he would be the perfect opponent for the Hitman.
The Welshman said: "I'd love to get it on with Ricky.
"It would hand Ricky a shot at a title, it's a fight the British public will love, it'll be England v Wales and two warriors going toe-to-toe — it ticks all the boxes.
"The WBA belt is a very prestigious world title so why wouldn't Ricky fancy going for it?
"I want the big fights and it would be a right tear-up.
"I'm a quality boxer who would love to give Ricky a right going over — and I believe I'd beat him."
Rees has been told to forget about Hatton by his trainer and manager Enzo Calzaghe.
But the 27-year-old insists he is a match for the Mancunian.
He added: "If anyone thinks Ricky versus me would be a mismatch, then they're having a laugh.
"I respect Ricky, he's an incredible boxer and showed great courage by putting his reputation on the line to fight Mayweather.
"But now he's looking for a title, he might like a go at me."
- The Sun
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