Ricky Hatton, 44, would 'rather die' than see people walk out of boxing comeback

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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. “Me and Marco would rather die than people walk out the arena yawning and claiming what a waste of time it was," he told Betfred.READ MORE: 6 controversial punches referees deemed legal - Floyd Mayweather to 'sick' move“It’s taken me 44 years to get here but I’m a little bit older and wiser now.

Other things in life now are more important than going partying all the time. It’s a lifestyle choice for me and this is me now.”Hatton had been due to return in July but the fight was delayed after an injury to Hughie Fury, who had been fighting on the same bill at the AO Arena.“I was devastated when the fight got postponed but ‘Ricky Fatton’ has gone now.

I’ve got rid of my big wardrobe and now it’s for the sake of my health now," he added.Hatton has also spoken out after Conor Benn tested positive for trace amounts of a banned substance ahead of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr.