"I'd rather be loved in my hometown than rich like Floyd Mayweather Jr" 🥊 Ricky Hatton

"I'd rather be loved in my hometown than rich like Floyd Mayweather Jr" 🥊 Ricky Hatton | Up Front

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On this week's episode, we sit down with one of the most beloved British boxers of all time - Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton.
Hatton's journey from a council estate in Hattersley to becoming a two-weight world boxing champion is the stuff of legends. His epic showdowns with boxing giants like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao saw thousands follow him to Las Vegas, leaving a mark on boxing history. But it was his memorable IBF light-welterweight title victory against Kostya Tszyu in Manchester back in 2005 that remains the pinnacle of his career, a night etched in the hearts of an entire nation.
Join us for a raw and deeply honest exploration of Hatton's highs and lows, from conquering multiple weight divisions to dealing with personal challenges beyond the ring.
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00:00 Introduction to Ricky Hatton
00:59 Podcast starts
01:57 Ricky’s ‘Why’
06:46 Billy Graham
12:33 Fighting Kostya Tszyu
14:30 Fighting Juan Urango
16:48 Fighting Gilbert Quiros
19:25 Where did ‘The Hitman’ come from?
21:11 Fighting for a World Championship
22:55 His support circle / mental health
25:00 Fighting Kostya Tszyu Part 2
32:46 Billy Graham part 2
38:18 The court case
40:22 Floyd Mayweather Jnr
51:22 His reaction to losing against Mayweather
54:04 Bringing Floyd Mayweather Snr into his camp
56:11 Fighting Manny Pacquiao
59:04 Retirement
01:04:38 Being at peace with retirement

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@hopwoodwhite 6 ай бұрын

What a man he is, let people down? Not a fucking chance, such an inspiration.

@lukemorris9066 4 ай бұрын

Well said

@Skizzores 6 ай бұрын

Ricky Hatton had a great career in boxing. Had memorable nights winning belts, fought at the top level in Vegas. It’s not a long career and I hope he’s proud of his achievements in the ring because we’re all proud of him

@SuperCityMCFC 6 ай бұрын

I was there that night in Manchester Kostya Tszyu fight and I've never been in a better atmosphere we all didn't stop singing for our guy Ricky. Never knew how much it meant to you until this interview, I hope you know how much you mean to us Ricky. Cracking fella and a boxing legend 👍💙

@flyersluver4eva 3 ай бұрын

Salford all the way

@zcake68 6 ай бұрын

Ricky Hatton is an absolute legend. What a guy

@mrjt9241 6 ай бұрын

I was part of the support who followed Ricky. I went to Vegas and I’m telling you no boxer could be loved more than Ricky!

@placidcasual9872 6 ай бұрын

I am the same age as Ricky Hatton. I grew up watching his fights and went to see him many times...... his small hall fights on the come up where incredible and a real experience for a lad from a small town in North Wales. Ricky is real champion. A champion of the people, brave as they come. He made the absolute most of his talent. I met him in Manchester Airport on a late night/early morning. He didn't have a massive entourage or anything like that - just a really down to earth fella who was polite and friendly. Love you Ricky

@geegleed1636 6 ай бұрын

It was so exciting watching Ricky come up through the ranks getting cuts and finishing fights with body shots thanks for all the memories.

@GeorgieWing 6 ай бұрын

Them body shots used to break ribs !

@skippymillward 6 ай бұрын

Best interview so far! I was in a costa coffee about 6 years ago and Ricky came in asked if he could jump the queue and bought my coffee for me we had a picture outside leaning against his trotters 3 wheel van Absolute legend of a bloke

@TheSixYardBox 6 ай бұрын

He played on the fact he's well known to jump the queue and you're calling him a legend lol 😂

@amaanhashmi2367 4 ай бұрын

@@TheSixYardBox and bought a coffee for him and presumably anyone else in the queue

@hestereeen164 6 ай бұрын

National treasure is Ricky. Loved by all. And so open with a touch of Manchester wit. I had a new born baby on Monday and i now live in NZ, my brother saw him out and told him and he sent me a video message of congratulations. Such a good fella ❤️🐝

@ThereAre2TypesOfPeople 6 ай бұрын

Gem of a fighter and just a gem of a guy. Brilliant and open interview and insight into Ricky's mindset through his career and after retirement 👏

@stiofain4693 6 ай бұрын

Ricky should be proud to know how much he’s loved.. top bloke.. well done Rick

@sambradshaw606 6 ай бұрын

There’s a good chance Simon learned something. But more importantly, so did I

@tevildo45 6 ай бұрын

Simon stop telling him we’ll get to that we’ll get to that. If he wants to talk about something now then let him talk. It doesn’t have to all go according to your robotic script

@serenityinside1 3 ай бұрын

There’s no more melodious voice to Simon than his own - or more an interesting person 🙄

@gmdhargreaves 6 ай бұрын

What a down to earth guy Ricky is, I’ve traveled the world to see him, bought 3 pints at Manni fight in Vegas and it was over after one but Ricky turned up at the after show party, Such a great humble guy

@larrysellers7891 6 ай бұрын

It was on hell of a ride that Ricky took us on. . . When he talks of letting people down, I don’t know what it is that he thinks we expected of him. He did us nothing but proud, an he still does.

@Godsmyjudge 6 ай бұрын

This was by some way the most honest and unscripted session ive watched. I am pipe and slippers, 59, but ive been through almost the exact same scenario as ricky without having his successes so i totally relate. Excellent words Simon as usual and mr Hatton, you are and always will be a hero of mine.

@louduva9849 6 ай бұрын

Vile PFP. Get it together, 'Cheltenham Stud'.

@Godsmyjudge 6 ай бұрын

@@louduva9849 😂😂😂

@mjkrbjcw 6 ай бұрын

@@louduva9849it’s gel on his finger … you need Jesus

@leegrice1210 6 ай бұрын

What a legend Ricky is... and what a trainer Billy Graham sounded. Heard all the stories before but I never tire of listening to them.

@alexstokes7283 6 ай бұрын

As a childhood hero of mine and a religious boxing fan ... this did not disappoint 👏

@andrewgurney6019 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview, I was never into boxing but the only fight I ever went to was Ricky fighting at the Arena, a night never to be forgotten, incredible occasion. Best wishes Ricky and great to see you in a better place, come on you blues!!

@NazSBG 6 ай бұрын

Ricky was a great fighter. His downfall was the way he looked after himself after fights. He'd be heavy on the Guinness and fatty foods. He ballooned in weight which made harder work of training for big fights. I don't think he was ever good enough to beat the likes of Manny or Mayweather but he probably could have been even better than he was if he looked after himself when he was not fighting. Seems a real down to earth man though. I loved his openness and honesty even down to saying he cries at films like a girl! Shows how real he is.

@sheapyfpv8224 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely love Ricky one of my favourite fighter's of all time with probably best body punch knockout power ever. 💪

@TheRaveMusicArchive 6 ай бұрын

Floyd was better on the inside than people give him credit for. He was smarter and rougher in close quarters. Floyd made space to land short shots on the inside and scored when Hatton over committed and smothered his own work. He used elbows to create space and was quicker on the break to land. It could've been any ref in there that night and the fight would've played out the same.

@MH-vp7lf 6 ай бұрын

these casuals won't understand because they only watched Mayweather handful of times

@laurarules3642 6 ай бұрын

I agree the fight would have ended the same way but it would have been more enjoyable to watch with another ref. Cortez was a spoiler that fight

@chriswrench7496 6 ай бұрын

Mayweather is great on the inside, as is Ricky for different reasons. On the outside there is only one winner though and Hatton says as much in the interview. He always says that being allowed to fight his way may still not have changed the result but he feels it was his only chance in the fight and that Cortez prevented it. It would have been nice to see mayweather pressured into having to fight. Personally I think that Mayweather would've upped the gears sooner and got Hatton out of there even earlier. However, he would've had to work for it and Hatton would've had his moments. Regardless of how we feel the fight would go if refereed differently, there's no denying that Cortez was appalling that night

@notoriouslifestyle 6 ай бұрын

I disagree I have watched the fight many times and Cortez was bought by Floyd he is known for being a corrupt scum of a ref If Ricky was allowed to fight his way he wouldn't have got frustrated and he would have been more successful Mayweather knew this which is why Ricky was setup for failure I gave Ricky a chance against Mayweather if he was allowed to fight freely worst case would have been a split decision win either way if the fight was fair

@chriswrench7496 6 ай бұрын

@@notoriouslifestyle Another criticism of Cortez is that he repeatedly allowed mayweather to duck below the waistline without warning, As quick as he was to call break, he failed to warn floyd for hitting on the break repeatedly. A few months later, He had no issue whatsoever with Hopkins initiating clinches without even attempting to work inside against Calzaghe, No consistent warnings despite it happening every few seconds in each round .On one occasion, he called break before hatton had even stepped in and neither he or floyd had a hand on each other. Zero consistency at all and how refs aren't made to explain such things is criminal

@G.ICECOOL 6 ай бұрын

Ricky,there will never be a boxer anywhere on this planet who was loved by his fans like him simple as,pure class he was!!

@christophernanakofiguggisb2572 6 ай бұрын

Nonsense, Muhammed Ali was loved worldwide.

@lukepitt233 6 ай бұрын

Nothing but love and respect for Ricky Hatton any body who’s stepped inside a boxing ring will understand Ricky is a national treasure

@allydign2749 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant episode. Love Ricky’s fights and he comes across as really humble. Hope he understands how appreciated he was by the boxing public and glad to hear he’s found a good space now.

@CorleoneAk 6 ай бұрын

Ric was one of the last old-school guys who believed in entertaining the crowd not just winning. The hitman we salute you

@dazzanic1356 6 ай бұрын

Hatton is a hero. Nice fella.

@PAULSKOI 5 ай бұрын

I remember the night of the mayweather fight. Walking out of an ian brown concert in manchester with thousands of people singing "there's only one ricky hatton" in anticipation of the fight later that night. A proper warrior and a top lad.

@MrChronicRiddler 6 ай бұрын

Definition of a British legend! Thanks for the memories

@wayne3078 6 ай бұрын

Let people down…. Never Ricky the ride was unbelievable and us fans loved it… all of it… Take great pride in what you achieved 👏👏👏

@leem3 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant ! Ricky Hatton is a lovely fella, truly grounded , not changed at all, just a normal guy ( apart from his great achievements of course) 🙌 well done and thank you Ricky 👍👍

@Deano_Longley 6 ай бұрын

It's just a fantastic podcast from Simon in my opinion,top marks all round

@Hello-hellowearethebillyboys 5 ай бұрын

Idk how anyone could dislike Ricky the person. He might not be everyone’s favourite boxer but as a person he’s so likeable.

@jonnyp7740 6 ай бұрын

What's Ricky on about when he says he watched Floyd fight Maidana and fancied his chances???, Floyd fought Maidana years after he fought him 😂😂

@yungthug2403 6 ай бұрын

Probably meant Castillo, coz Hatton best Castillo quite comfortably and floyd struggled but floyd also struggled against maidana so probs got the names muddled up

@kaneclarke. 6 ай бұрын

Think he meant de la hoya. He lost a split to Floyd fight before

@iwandavies4844 6 ай бұрын

Yeah I thought the same. Floyd fought Maidana in 2014

@noelkidd2t8 5 ай бұрын

Fought the exact same had to go check and knew I was right and Hatton my favourite boxer of all time

@Usingmyillusion 6 ай бұрын

National treasure is Ricky 👏🏻

@nigelwatts6710 6 ай бұрын

What a belter of an interview. What a man is our Ricky 👊

@twilh 6 ай бұрын

Love Ricky but jesus these stories have been done to death.

@Phill11318 6 ай бұрын

Love ricky, I'm 42 but was about 19 at the time and i remember my dad saying to me quick quick come and watch the boxing, Ricky would of been at the start of his career, followed him ever since, even watched him fight in the MEN against Carlos vilches, had a photo with him in bournemouth recently. So happy to shake his hand.

@TheDrunkenJedi1 4 ай бұрын

Im a hardcore boxing, kickboxing and MMA fan, i love all combat sports and compete myself in kickboxing and i still remember the very first fight of any kind i watched and it was Hatton vs Tzu in manchester, i remember every round, the walk outs, music, the roar of the crowd, everything, it changed me completely from that fight onwards and i was a all in boxing fan and was lucky enough to follow rickys career till the end, always a gent, humble, peoples champ and heart of gold, thank you sir for inspiring a whole generation and putting on the shows and wars that you did 🙏🏽🙌🏽 legend of the highest order 🔥

@jmcm8546 5 ай бұрын

Ricky, u owe nobody nothing, as u gave ur all. Stay safe. ☘️

@bensuckling1717 6 ай бұрын

What a Legend you are Rick , straight as an arrow ❤

@pete801 6 ай бұрын

Legend. Great interview Simon Jordan

@s.g6353 6 ай бұрын

This is the nicest Simon Jordan has ever been. He must have a soft spot for Ricky 😂

@harrydyer6275 2 ай бұрын

He has one for froch and Hatton

@judelinton2355 5 ай бұрын

I really like Ricky! I met him once on holiday and he just seemed so real and down to earth

@jamesreed3198 4 ай бұрын

One thing that always remains is Ricky Hatton is always relatable at the peak of stardom he never changed and now as someone who's suffered with mental health hes championing that when you hate yourself lose everything really important and come back and give back thats what lifes about ❤

@rechnitzerrechnitzermusicc2186 6 ай бұрын

Ricki with his £99 air max on. Legend.

@GeorgieWing 6 ай бұрын

Hahaha class.. bit more than a ton these days up in footlocker round my way!

@rechnitzerrechnitzermusicc2186 6 ай бұрын

@@GeorgieWing im in Dundee mate, 99 here

@user-sz8km9dy5v 6 ай бұрын

45pound round the corner from me cheetham Hill! But after a bit they fall apart

@stevebest1749 27 күн бұрын

Knowing Ricky he ordered them out of the catalogue £2.40 a week!

@davidmorsey 6 ай бұрын

A true champion, inside and outside x

@HuwEvans. 6 ай бұрын

It’s all dollars for donuts at the end of the day.

@kevinell6605 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant, enjoyed that !

@s1dew1nd3r4 6 ай бұрын

Never been prouder to be a british boxing fan as when i was following Hatton, proper bloke from a normal backround and fought and lost to the two best p4p fighters but also two weight world champion and unified light welterweight champion! immense!

@lorddougal07 5 ай бұрын

Hatton was so exciting to watch. Put everything on the line everytime.

@kelvingriffith3801 6 ай бұрын

Excellent podcast. Great guy! Ricky was a beast in the ring ❤

@raypowell4588 6 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this, well done on another great interview Simon and Ricky good luck pal, I understand your daily struggles.

@jacklavelle6528 6 ай бұрын

He was never given a chance against Mayweather. But you have to say, Mayweather and Pacquiao were a level above Ricky.

@user-kq9vv5tj1u 6 ай бұрын

10 levels above. He was never great anyway. Beat older fighters and dodged a British showdown which nobody says because ricky is liked and white.

@DTM93 6 ай бұрын

@@user-kq9vv5tj1u He was a very good fighter who was also down to earth and humble which is why the fans loved Ricky it's nothing to do with being white.

@stephenedwards382 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree

@charlesbrown4941 6 ай бұрын

@@user-kq9vv5tj1ucrap comment. The same people who supported Hatton also supported Benn before and Bruno before that. Plenty of similarities, can’t be bothered to list them for you.

@user-kq9vv5tj1u 6 ай бұрын

@@charlesbrown4941 bollocks. Total BS. Everybody knows it. It's because he's white and let's be honest most whites cannot fight and have weak jaws. Most british fighters do.

@Edgisco 6 ай бұрын

Met Ricky at a charity event for make a wish I was at a few years ago. He was only meant to pop in for an hour before a paid gig he had 2 hours away. He ended up staying for hours, did it for free of course. Was a really nice guy and I was lucky enough to chat 1on1 with him for 20 mins over a beer. In person hes the same guy as you see in this interview, top bloke

@matthewpotter8491 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant one. What a guy. Love the boxing guys coming on. They all come across as so authentic. Real people you can relate too. Keep banging on, but please get Calzaghe on this.

@davidcollett1699 6 ай бұрын

Mayweather fight was 16 years ago today. My daughter is 16 today. Remember listening to the fight on the way to the hospital!

@foggythedrum 6 ай бұрын

Simon Jordan. You’ve been to Tenerife, he’s been to elevenerife. His ego is almost impossible to keep a lid on. He literally thinks he’s the smartest in every room he’s in.

@robertwilliamson9576 6 ай бұрын

One of the best interviews on the series that 1

@AndrewWilliams-kw6bc 6 ай бұрын

Good guy, very honest and humble warrior !

@wawawswfc4957 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant Simon.

@SYFGTrading 6 ай бұрын

Another one of the best fighters to come from the UK Legend

@stevenbethune 6 ай бұрын

Love Ricky he's just so special ❤️

@peterhildreth3545 6 ай бұрын

Fair play Ricky u have helped me through some personal stuff, thank you

@freddiefreeman4119 6 ай бұрын

This guy is loved in the country never mind your hometown Ricky ❤️

@michaeld5176 6 ай бұрын

There will never be another fanbase like Hattons. But let’s not forget the talent to go with it. Two weight World Champ whilst living the complete opposite lifestyle of an athlete who lost to two of the best ever. We’ll forget the Senchenko fight, that shouldn’t have happened.

@mowvu5380 5 ай бұрын

i love ricky, what a decent lad. followed hitman and calzaghe through the 90s/00s. i am so proud of what they achieved. and to non english ppl, ricky hatton is welcomed like a hero here

@user-qz7lq7jd2r 6 ай бұрын

Best one yet. And seemed like great respect toward one and other.

@stevencavanagh1613 6 ай бұрын

Hell of a fighter and a top bloke , had the pleasure of havin a pint with him a couple of times , good to see him in a better place and most importantly...happy

@mannyf5668 6 ай бұрын

Simon Jordan keeps on getting great people on his podcast 🙂

@irielion3748 6 ай бұрын

Too bad William Hill is behind it :)

@chrisburton4128 6 ай бұрын

Absolute Legend

@harrisonmonte-carlo8779 6 ай бұрын

That check hook was superbly sweet by Floyd though. Have you ever seen a Tom n Jerry cartoon?!??!?!

@pauldonohue7536 5 ай бұрын

What a man! Brilliant guest

@babayaro52 6 ай бұрын

This man is as adored today as he was 20 years ago. Loved this interview top class

@jasonjones3638 6 ай бұрын

Ricky, we all love to bits, but I really enjoy these with Simon. He didn't box, but how many football managers today never really played the game or at a high level? You can observe and study a sport and have a solid opinion on it. But his questions are spot on, and Ricky, god bless, gave us some great nights. Was a pleasure. GREAT interview.

@riverbluesky 6 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this interview

@Peatdigging 6 ай бұрын

Genuine working class lad who never forgot who he was,real legend in the boxing world,and good lad to boot.more power to your elbow Ricky.

@Crease36 6 ай бұрын

Ricky Hatton - The People's Champion!!!

@chrisroe8230 6 ай бұрын

Good man Ricky. A great example to men with mental health problems. 💭🥊

@Gary-mu1bu 6 ай бұрын

Really great to see good interview

@darrenmyers8393 6 ай бұрын

great great pod cast simon think yout brill at it and ricky what a straight kid one of us xx

@darrenbowden3222 6 ай бұрын

Love Ricky Hatton one of my heros went to Boston to watch him .local lad done good most down to earth guy ever always says hello to you and everything a proper gent

@teamfergusonboxing5830 6 ай бұрын

Ricky is class real down to earth man

@32deniro 6 ай бұрын

Legend🙏……… thank you Ricky

@MegaGreatpretender 6 ай бұрын

Great guy, another great show

@markdennis930 5 ай бұрын

Such a likeable gent.

@2wheelsrbest327 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant interview. I know Ricky's not ready for his pipe & slippers yet but he is already one of our National Treasures . And that's from a Southern Palace supporter.

@EdPottsUK 6 ай бұрын

Love Ricky, a true peoples champ 💪

@thematrix6830 6 ай бұрын

Nuff respect to you, Ricky.

@leekite13 6 ай бұрын

Well done Ricky for talking about mental health it needs to be spread more especially with men ❤

@benooo3863 6 ай бұрын

“Made me look better looking” 😂😂 out here doing Ian dowie like that

@dannywilliams3713 6 ай бұрын

Absolute legend

@Geohillierneo 6 ай бұрын

Its hard not to love Ricky. He was an underdog most of his career and achieved a hell of a lot in the sport. Lost to the two best Pound 4 Pound fighters of his generation, but was one of the most popular British fighters of all time.

@laurencevan-togen2728 6 ай бұрын

Unexpectedly bumped into him, Billy, his girlfriend and family, plus - weirdly - a couple of people from Coronation Street, in an empty bar at the MGM Grand a couple of nights after the Mayweather fight. He was all smashed up but insisted we join them and wouldn’t let us spend a penny. What a great, impromptu night with an absolute legend. Thanks for the best memories Rick

@neilmiller6214 6 ай бұрын

Hard as nails, what a guy!

@volusize 6 ай бұрын

I only found out who Simon Jordan was a few weeks ago when I saw the debate with Warren and hearn and I thought he was a right tugger. But I really respect him the fact he asks the questions everyone else is scared to and doesn't care who he offends. Subscribed 👍

@tau-ceti 6 ай бұрын

Hatton is one of those guys who I think everyone would love to meet in real life.

@aaron8968 6 ай бұрын

What a man!!!!

@MarkWeir-cr5tk 6 ай бұрын

Amazing fighter and I think he took Manny & Floyd on grows his legacy not diminish it. Shame him & Billy didnt stay together, I sensed from that point they parted was the start of the end. There is so much love between them despite the issues.