He managed to get away with his style of fighting for a long time, he had some biased refs in his home country who allowed him to fight using his rough house tactics.
Belfast's Eamonn Magee has attacked the choice of referee for his showdown with WBU light-welterweight champion Ricky Hatton.
Leeds official Mickey Vann has taken charge of Hatton's last six fights and Magee is incensed that he will again be the man in the middle at the MEN Arena on Saturday.
Hatton destined for greatness?
It is an unprecedented situation at any level and means Hatton will have had the same referee for all seven of his WBU title bouts.
"I think it's a shambles that he's been allowed to referee seven consecutive world title fights for Ricky Hatton alone," blasted Magee.
"I think it's scandalous.
"I was hoping it was going to be something like a South African, but definitely not an English referee and definitely not Mickey Vann.
Leeds official Mickey Vann has taken charge of Hatton's last six fights and Magee is incensed that he will again be the man in the middle at the MEN Arena on Saturday.
Hatton destined for greatness?
It is an unprecedented situation at any level and means Hatton will have had the same referee for all seven of his WBU title bouts.
"I think it's a shambles that he's been allowed to referee seven consecutive world title fights for Ricky Hatton alone," blasted Magee.
"I think it's scandalous.
"I was hoping it was going to be something like a South African, but definitely not an English referee and definitely not Mickey Vann.
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