Billy Graham to sue Ricky Hatton?

[Weebler I]

BILLY GRAHAM has gone through with his threat to sue Ricky Hatton after he was dumped as his trainer.

The Preacher never had a written contract but was always given around 10 per cent of the Hitman’s purse in a gentleman’s agreement.

But Graham believes he is owed 10 per cent of Hatton’s earnings, totalling millions.

He said: “It’s been a fairytale and the fairytale has now been ruined. For me it has anyway. I loved him.”

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/boxing/article2398693.ece

thoughts?

[jcarr71]

Graham is in a sad state. He'll regret this if he does it, even if he wins. He views Ricky as a son, it is clear, and was heartbroken about the split. They'll reconcile eventually if he doesn't make it worse.

[REMOVED SHARK 97]

The speech reminds me of when Obi Wan watches Darth Vader dip into the firely lava...


"You were my brother Hatton!, I loved you"

[ßringer]

I don't see why Billy should sue Ricky.

First off, they were very close friends, basically like family to one another.

Secondly, they had no real contract tying the two together.

Lastly, even if he somehow managed to win his case (I'm not sure you can win a case based only on a verbal agreement), what does it do? It sours their relationship even further, and makes Billy out to look like a money grubbing prick.

[loui_ludwig]

Arum paid Graham to sue to have Hatton a distraction against Pac.

[irishjohn88]

this is messed up..

[ACHlLLES]

Well, a verbal agreement doesn't mean much. He lost already, and pretty ****** to sue Hatton because not only has he already lost this case, but I doubt they will be friends any longer. Fathers don't sue sons.

[larry x]

sad.sad.sad

[larry x]

ok let me get this str8..he was getting 10 percent when he was training him right?? so what is he owed??

[Savino]

The Sun = Mediatakeout in america. it is a nothing paper.