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By GAVIN GLICKSMAN
Published: 11 Aug 2009
RICKY HATTON has opened the door to a much-touted Battle of Britain with Amir Khan.
Hatton is still weighing up his future following his crushing two-round defeat to Manny Pacquiao in May.
But the Hitman has finally admitted he would consider facing new WBA king Khan — if he can promote the fight himself.
The 30-year-old said: "If I do decide to make a comeback and Khan is still world champion, then obviously it is a possibility.
"But with the greatest of respect, it would only be if I promoted it.
"If I choose to fight again and he's still up there — which I certainly hope he is — then it's a possibility."
Khan, 22, has played down talk of a fight with Hatton due to his desire to box in America as he bids enhance his reputation as a light-welterweight.
But Hatton, who formed Hatton Promotions in January, appears to be warming to the idea of a comeback — even if it is not against his close friend.
He added: "At the moment I'm busy with the promoting, enjoying what I'm doing working with all these former champions and prospects I've got coming up.
"I'm having a rest as boxing's a hard game.
"You're up every morning running, you train in the afternoon, you're dieting, you're up and down in weight and it can wear you down.
"I'm recharging the batteries and once I've done that I can sit down and come back with the bit between my teeth.
"It doesn't take us long to get itchy feet again."
© 2009 News Group Newspapers Ltd. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited.
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Published: 11 Aug 2009
RICKY HATTON has opened the door to a much-touted Battle of Britain with Amir Khan.
Hatton is still weighing up his future following his crushing two-round defeat to Manny Pacquiao in May.
But the Hitman has finally admitted he would consider facing new WBA king Khan — if he can promote the fight himself.
The 30-year-old said: "If I do decide to make a comeback and Khan is still world champion, then obviously it is a possibility.
"But with the greatest of respect, it would only be if I promoted it.
"If I choose to fight again and he's still up there — which I certainly hope he is — then it's a possibility."
Khan, 22, has played down talk of a fight with Hatton due to his desire to box in America as he bids enhance his reputation as a light-welterweight.
But Hatton, who formed Hatton Promotions in January, appears to be warming to the idea of a comeback — even if it is not against his close friend.
He added: "At the moment I'm busy with the promoting, enjoying what I'm doing working with all these former champions and prospects I've got coming up.
"I'm having a rest as boxing's a hard game.
"You're up every morning running, you train in the afternoon, you're dieting, you're up and down in weight and it can wear you down.
"I'm recharging the batteries and once I've done that I can sit down and come back with the bit between my teeth.
"It doesn't take us long to get itchy feet again."
© 2009 News Group Newspapers Ltd. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited.
Sorry if it's a repost.
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