Richard John Hatton MBE, more commonly known as Ricky "the Hitman" Hatton, (born 6 October 1978, in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England), is a British professional boxer. He is a two-time IBF and IBO light welterweight champion, having relinquished the IBF belt, only to move down a weight class and beat Juan Urango.
He was the WBA Welterweight Champion, but relinquished this title on 31 August 2006. Hatton is also the former WBU, WBA Light Welterweight Champion and WBC, WBA, WBO Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Champion, and former Ring magazine Junior Welterweight Champion.
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Nickname(s) | The Hitman, The Pride of Hyde, Ricky Fatton |
Rated at | Light Welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Nationality | English |
Birth date | 6 October 1978 |
Birth place | Stockport, Greater Manchester,
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Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record
Total fights | 46 |
Wins | 45 |
Wins by KO | 32 |
Losses | 2 |
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