Ricky Hatton is back! from BBC

That was the message that boomed out of the City of Manchester Stadium as the Hitman scored a lop-sided win over Juan Lazacano in front of 55,000 fanatical supporters.

Hatton, boxing in his hometown for the first time in three years, could not produce they knockout they had come to see, but was always in charge of a fight that lived up to its billing.

Not only did he prove he was over the Floyd Mayweather defeat, he proved he is still the best boxer in the world at 140lbs and crucially, he also proved that there is plenty left in the tank after all.


Credit for the latter must go to Lazcano. Completely overwhelmed at times, wobbled on occasions, he stood firm in the face of relentless pressure and somehow survived 12 gruelling rounds. The 120-110 118-110 120-108 scores did him little justice really, but they did mirror Hatton's dominance.

Hope he stays for some time, wooo well done rickyyyyyyy

Hope he fights Malinaggi, because I think that will be as big a test as Mayweather. Then if he overcomes Malinaggi, one last fight against Mayweather I think.