I like Ricky Hatton

[mines a pasty]

Ok, not everyone does, and I know technically he’s not fantastic, and I know he fights in straight lines, and i know he doesn’t move his head. I know, i know, i know...

BUT, I like Ricky Hatton. I wish other fighters had his charisma and wit. He’s a smashing little chap, and having had the pleasure of meeting him on a few occasions, his warmth is quite genuine. A very funny man.

Amir Khan, whilst a sincerely bright prospect, is dull as ditch water.

Characters in boxing – more please !

[Sparked_1985]

I used to think he couldn't be geniune.

But, a few weeks ago Hatton was in London. My uncle was out with his friends a black cab pulls up with Hatton in it. My uncles mate says: 'Oi, Hatton, out of our cab.'

Hatton just laughed. Had a bit of a chat for five minutes when he didn't have to and shook everybody's hand. Ignoring his bodyguard who was trying to move him on.

You get nothing out of being so friendly all the time, Hatton just is a nice man. Even when he is referring to himself in the 3rd person.