Ricky Fatton: Last News

Ricky Hatton has explained the truth behind the famous photo of a ‘fat’ Tyson Fury and how it can help people fighting depression.Fury spiralled into depression, alcohol and drugs after becoming the heavyweight champion by beating Wladimir Klitschko in 2015. The Gypsy King ballooned up to a staggering 28 stone during his stint away from boxing.He was pictured training alongside Hatton when he launched his inspirational comeback in 2017 and has since lost a whopping 12 stone on his way to becoming the heavyweight champion once more. And Hatton has pointed at his significant turnaround as a point of reference for anyone battling with depression.The Hitman told Jewson: “Ricky Fatton was famous for losing weight but I think Tyson even beat me there.

Boxing star Ricky Hatton has claimed that his ‘fat’ days are behind him as he looks ahead to his exhibition fight with Marco Antonio Barrera.The pair face off on November 12 and the former unified light-welterweight world champion has said he’s thoroughly enjoyed the body transformation that he’s had to go through in preparation.Hatton in his post-fighting life put on a considerable amount of chub, leading some to label him 'Ricky Fatton'- but now The Hitman has got himself back to fitness and looks ready for the contest.READ MORE: 6 controversial punches referees deemed legal - Floyd Mayweather to 'sick' moveHatton said to Betfred in the lead-up to his fight: “It was very hard for me to stay fit because I lost three-and-half-stone. I was doing that the whole way through my career and I wasn’t bothered because eventually I always knew I’d have a training camp to go to for six to seven weeks and I’d lose weight.

Hatton, 44, has undergone a grueling training regime ahead of his re-arranged exhibition bout against Marco Antonio Barrera in Manchester. It will be the Hitman's first fight since his defeat to Vyacheslav Senchenko in 2012 and he insists he wants his fans to enjoy one final night of his stunning career.