Why Ricky Hatton’s Comeback is more than a Dangerous Itch

Out of the blue, Ricky Hatton announced his comeback to boxing amid a flurry of raised eyebrows. Across all the media pieces I have read this morning, concerning Hatton’s comeback, I have yet to see a positive spin on the return. Aside from Hatton, himself, not one boxing journalist is too thrilled about this announcement, and I include myself amongst the head-shakers.

Ricky Hatton is a very likeable man and boxer. His metamorphosis between Ricky the bloke next door who likes a pint and pie into Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton, former WBA Welterweight Champion, is one that made him a modern icon to many boxing betting punters.

It seems that Hatton wants to erase the Manny Pacquiao fight like a blotted stain on a very gleaming fight CV. Yet, Hatton, should accept that defeat for what it truly is, a lesson learned, that there are now better boxers out there than you. Not many mind, but some.

The rumour mill is in full swing after Ricky Hatton’s announcement. The latest conjecture is that Hatton is lining up Amir Khan as a final curtain call. A fight that would amass a healthy purse for both fighters. But at what cost to either fighter.
Hatton’s boxing reputation would be further tarnished if he lost, never mind his future health concerns. As for Khan, a defeat against Hatton would seriously dent his aspirations although to be fair, Khan has more time on his hands than Hatton to wipe away any blots against his record.

Now, we wait until Hatton’s opponent is announced to see if that “itch” he talks about is going to be scratched at long last.