Four-time world champion Ricky ‘Hitman’ Hatton is taking his popular Hatton Academy to Ireland
Launched earlier this year, the academy aims to teach fitness instructors, personal trainers and boxing coaches on ways they can improve their teaching methods and skills.
It is the only boxing fitness course to have official accreditation from the Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE), the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REP).… Read Article
HATTON PROMOTIONS prospects Ryan Burnett and Zhanat Zhakiyanov proved why they are earning names for themselves in the bantamweight division on Friday night.
The Ricky Hatton-trained punchers scored impressive stoppages over their respective foes on a show promoted in association with Jane Wilton at the Holiday Inn in Belfast.
Zhakiyanov (20-1) kept busy ahead of his likely European title challenge against Stephane Jamoye by becoming the first fighter to halt Spain-based Nicaraguan Michael Escobar.
The … Read Article
RICKY HATTON is delighted to have found a new home for his Hatton Promotions stable.
‘The Hitman’ has agreed a co-promotional deal with Frank Warren which will see the company’s stars, including the likes of Martin Murray, Gary Buckland and Sergey Rabchenko, box exclusively on the specialist network BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546).… Read Article
RICKY HATTON has jetted around the world in recent weeks, proving his is now a worldwide promoter.
The former two weight world champion has gained stamps in his passport in four continents, but he says all the travelling has been worthwhile.… Read Article
RICKY HATTON believes Martin Murray will go down in British boxing history if he defeats Sergio Martinez on April 27.
‘The Hitman’ himself scored what most experts consider to be one of the greatest ever victories by a Brit when he forced Kostya Tszyu to retire after 11 hard fought rounds in 2005.… Read Article
RICKY HATTON will offer fight fans the chance to learn some of his boxing skills and techniques on May 10 when he hosts his own Hatton Academy workshop.… Read Article
RICKY HATTON believes his charge Sergey Rabchenko will be firing on all cylinders again when he defends his European light-middleweight crown against Adriano Nicchi in Monte Carlo on March 30.
Rabchenko, 26, had looked like a world beater in defeating the likes of Bradley Pryce and Ryan Rhodes, but was a little off top form against France’s Cedric Vitu last time out.
‘The Hitman’, though, says the Belarusian puncher will back to his devastating best … Read Article
RICKY HATTON paid tribute to memory of Bobby Moore and joined the fight against cancer at a celebrity event in Manchester recently.
‘The Hitman’, along with Hatton Promotions stars Sergey Rabchenko and Scott Quigg, attended The Bobby Moore Fund Celebrity Sports Quiz at Lancashire County Cricket Club.… Read Article
AFTER weeks of preparations, the day when Ricky Hatton shows his dance moves to the world in Let’s Dance for Comic Relief has arrived and he needs your votes to keep him in the competition.
‘The Hitman’ will be up against comedian’s Tim Vine and Olivia Lee as well as a number of soap stars and other celebrities in tonight’s first heat.… Read Article
RICKY HATTON might be best known for using his firsts, but this Saturday night he’ll be showing off his dancing feet as he takes part in ‘Let’s Dance for Comic Relief’, live on BBC One at 6.50pm.
The Hitman will join comedians Tim Vine and Olivia Lee plus two other star acts in the first series of heats, with the general public voting for who they want to see go on to grand final on … Read Article