War and peace by ricky hatton goodreads share book. On 24 november 2012, twotime world champion boxer ricky hatton. Hatton fought former world title challenger ben tackie on the undercard of ricky hatton s fight with paul malignaggi at the mgm grand, las vegas on 22 november 2008. War and peace is the story of one of british boxings true icons. Reading the book is bittersweet considering some of the personal issues ricky has had recently but nevertheless it is worth locating if you can get a copy. Dec 29, 2016 boxing star ricky hatton has told how he became suicidal after a bustup with his parents and battle with depression and alcohol abuse the former world champ is believed to have fallen out with. Tens of thousands of british fans followed him there to. Since losing a fight to manny pacquiao, ricky put his career on hold and eventually retired in 2012, after a false retirement the year before and a brief comeback to lose his last fight. Mayweather commented postmatch that ricky hatton is one tough fighter. Hes had some belting bouts in his time get the inside track on ricky hatton s new book, vegas stories, right here. Ricky hattons vegas tales by ricky hatton nook book ebook.
Hailing from manchester, ricky hatton is one of the most heavily supported former professional boxers of all time. Ricky hatton reunited with his parents after agonising family. Franks new book is the truthful and definitive account of the care he received after he was sectioned twice in the space of six weeks in 2012. Ricky hatton talks about his new book war and peace youtube. Ricky hattons vegas tales by ricky hatton goodreads. Hatton boxing boxing equipment and boxing for fitness. On 24 november 2012, fourtime world champion boxer ricky hatton dropped to his knees, felled by a sickening punch to the body in his first comeback fight in. Explore books by ricky hatton with our selection at. Magees story is a harrowing one and the terminator will share all in a new book. Ricky hatton s book is quite an entertaining read and he tells some good stories throughout it.
Come down on your own, with a friend or as a family. My story this week, in which he discusses his ongoing battle with depression and how close he once came to slitting his wrists. Gasping for breath, down and out, it was then that something extraordinary happened. Ricky hatton has revealed how he selfharmed while on the brink of suicide as his life became enveloped by drink and drugs. Ricky hatton has spoken of how he used to go to the pub, come back, take the knife out and sit there in the dark crying hysterically whilst in the grip of depression. Hatton got up, but mayweather quickly resumed his attack, resulting in joe cortez putting a stop to the fight and hattons corner threw in the towel. Biography born in stockport, greater manchester, hatton was raised on the hattersley council estate in hyde, greater manchester and trained at the. How can i contact ricky hatton s management team or agent details. Ricky hatton tells unbelievable story about dkhead. Further endorsement of my view that ricky is one of the good ones. Browse ricky hatton tour dates and order tickets for upcoming shows near you. Ricky hatton tells fans he is in good health after he was.
Ricky hatton moves out family home after holiday bustup. Nov 28, 2017 ricky hatton gave a frank account of his battle with depression when he opened up about his mental health battles earlier this year. Feb 03, 2019 former world boxing champ ricky hatton has been reunited with his parents following an agonising family feud. Book a free 45 minute ricky hatton boxing fitness session at the garage.
I tried to kill myself several times click the link for more information about martial arts workout this is the ultimate punching guide for boxers, fighters, and just about anyone who wants to learn how to punch correctly and punch hard. Ricky hatton shares a story about his flight from hell with floyd mayweather. Ricky hatton s brilliance as a boxer, his downtoearth demeanour and his livewire. The retired boxer from hyde was estranged from mum and dad ray and carol and. Ricky hatton tells unbelievable story about dkhead floyd. From a manchester council estate to the lights of las vegas, ricky hatton experienced incredible highs in his career, including one of the greatest ever wins by a british boxer, over the ibf light welterweight champion kostya tszyu. The book tells the story of his life up to the defeat at the hands of floyd mayweather in december 2007. Pacquiao vs hatton second round knockout in the pacquiao vs hatton full fight in hd.
Ricky hatton s brilliance as a boxer, his downtoearth demeanour and his livewire sense of humour have made him a national treasure. Ricky hatton talks about his new book war and peace hatton boxingtv. In his new book, let me be frank, the 55yearold tells how he finally. A tad disappointed as if you have read ricks other books then nothing in here is new. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Libel payout over hatton book manchester evening news. He is a former champion who triumphed in the wba, ibf and ibo celebrity. Ricky hatton reveals how he came close to slashing his wrists. Bez mark berry celebrities arrive at victoria warehouse manchester for ricky hatton s las vegas party. Ricky hattons vegas tales and millions of other books are available for. The book is a good read, it is very much in the voice of hatton, lots of swearing and stories about him being the average man in the street who likes his food, his women and his beer. Ricky hatton mbes instagram profile has 2,429 photos and videos.
The paceman inflicted a shocking beating of ricky hatton before scoring a. Sep 29, 20 ricky hatton has revealed how his life became enveloped by drink and drugs and that he came to the brink of suicide several times. H smith in chester kpg8gk from alamys library of millions of high. It took me so long to go to someone and say, my heads in bits. Apr 03, 2017 pacquiao vs hatton second round knockout in the pacquiao vs hatton full fight in hd. The autobiography of ricky the hitman hatton, fourtime world champion boxer at lightwelterweight and welterweight. My story revised edition by ricky hatton, niall hickman isbn. Official scorecards read 8882, 8981, and 8981 at the time of stoppage, all in favour of mayweather. Hatton boxing hatton academy partners with fitasylum hatton academy, the uks number one boxing training provider and backed by fourtime world champion ricky the hitman hatton, is delighted to announce a new read more hatton boxing hatton boxing and matrix fitness set to be knockout h. Second round knockout pacquiao vs hatton full fight in. Regular therapy helps keep me in check boxer ricky the hitman hatton, mbe, released his new book war and peace.
The new hatton website is designed to give a fresh new look to british boxing. The home of ricky the hitman hatton, the uks number one boxing for fitness qualification by hatton academy, our range of hatton boxing equipment and exclusive access and offers with team hatton. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons. From a manchester council estate to the bright lights of las vegas, ricky hatton experienced incredible highs in his career, including one of the greatest ever wins by a british boxer, over the ibf light welterweight champion kostya tszyu.
This book is at times, witty, interesting, informative and a pleasant read. His talent and aggressiveness in the ring is matched by his likeability out of the ring. Ahead of ricky hatton s first fight in three and a half years, against vyacheslav senchenko of ukraine, our photographer christopher thomond spent the day at his gym watching him prepare for the fight. Ricky hatton audio books, best sellers, author bio. Ricky hatton tells unbelievable story about dkhead floyd mayweather. His wit, his media and fanfreindly personality has made hin into a hugely popular fighter. Ricky hatton quick links news pictures comments quotes rss. May 19, 2015 ricky hatton s brilliance as a boxer, his downtoearth demeanour and his livewire sense of humour have made him a national treasure. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on ricky hatton. Ricky hattons vegas tales by ricky hatton nook book.
Eamonn magee reflects on 2002 ricky hatton fight ahead of revealing new book release. Ricky hatton is a retired british professional boxer who still works as a boxing promoter. Ricky hatton latest news, breaking stories and comment. Ricky hatton came close to slashing his wrists as alcohol. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to. He comes off as an everyday man who was a solid world champion in 2 divisions. Tackie was defeated by matthew hatton over 12 rounds in december 2003.
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Richard john hatton, mbe born 6 october 1978 is a british former professional boxer who. On 24 november 2012, twotime world champion boxer ricky hatton droppe. May 14, 2015 ricky hatton tells unbelievable story about dkhead floyd mayweather. Mayweather knocks out hatton in the 10th round the new. The hitman by ricky hatton penguin books australia. The hitman opens up about the good and bad times recalled in his new autobiography. Ricky hatton reveals how he came close to slashing his. Mar 15, 2020 the everlovely mrs templar and i are big ricky fans, went to a few of his fights tszyu, mauser and another one i dont recall off hand. Classic cover edition book 6 by enid blyton paperback, 1994. On 24 november 2012, fourtime world champion boxer ricky hatton dropped to his knees, felled by a sickening punch to the body in his first comeback fight in almost three years. Five of ricky s biggest and most explosive fights took place in the boxing mecca of las vegas.
Ricky hatton opens up about suicide attempts while in grip. Ricky hatton has reassured fans that they can talk to him after he was pictured with a drug dealer in thailand who was struck down by coronavirus. When ricky the hitman hatton stepped into the ring with kostya tszyu on 5 june 2005, he was wbu champion, undefeated in 38 fights of which 28 were knockouts. Despite ricky s brave loss to floyd mayweather, hatton remains a big star in the sport. Hatton got up, but mayweather quickly resumed his attack, resulting in joe cortez putting a stop to the fight and hatton s corner threw in the towel. Boxing legend ricky hatton spotted drinking and smoking in marbella fears for boxing legend ricky hatton after he sent desperate message the british former world champion sent the message from his home in tenerife, spain, just. Ricky the hitman hatton is an international boxing superstar with both ibf and wba welterweight and light welterweight titles under his belt. Get in touch with ricky hatton s team about booking him for your event or promotion. Ricky hatton was convinced that he would take down manny pacquiao as shown in 247. Funeral home services for ricky are being provided by thomas funeral home garrett. Hattons next four fights after gaining the wbo intercontinental belt were all won within four. Ricky hatton signs copies of his new book vegas tales at w. Second round knockout pacquiao vs hatton full fight in hd.