Best fights of Ricky Hatton
Over 15 years as a professional, Ricky Hatton compiled a 45-3 (32) record, including 34 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Ricky Hatton stops Kostya Tszyu
On June 4, 2005 Ricky Hatton fought Kostya Tszyu for the IBF and The Ring super lightweight titles. Hatton was 26 years old with a record of 38-0, and Tszyu was 35 with a record of 31-1. Hatton was on an undefeated 38-fight winning streak and Tszyu was on a 13-fight winning streak. Hatton stopped Kostya Tszyu via retirement in the 11th round. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
2. Ricky Hatton defeats Luis Collazo
On May 13, 2006 Ricky Hatton fought Luis Collazo for the WBA welterweight title. Hatton was 27 years old with a record of 40-0, and Collazo was 25 with a record of 26-1. Hatton was on an undefeated 40-fight winning streak and Collazo was on a 12-fight winning streak. Hatton won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Ricky Hatton KOs José Luis Castillo
On June 23, 2007 Ricky Hatton defended his IBO and The Ring super lightweight titles against José Luis Castillo. Hatton was 28 years old with a record of 42-0, and Castillo was 33 with a record of 55-7-1. Hatton was on an undefeated 42-fight winning streak and Castillo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hatton stopped José Luis Castillo via KO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
4. Ricky Hatton loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via KO
On December 8, 2007 Ricky Hatton fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the The Ring and WBC welterweight titles. Hatton was 29 years old with a record of 43-0, and Jr. was 30 with a record of 38-0. Hatton was on an undefeated 43-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 38-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Hatton via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
5. Ricky Hatton KOs Paulie Malignaggi
On November 22, 2008 Ricky Hatton defended his IBO and The Ring super lightweight titles against Paulie Malignaggi. Hatton was 30 years old with a record of 44-1, and Malignaggi was 27 with a record of 25-1. Hatton was coming off a win and Malignaggi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hatton stopped Paulie Malignaggi via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
6. Ricky Hatton KOs Carlos Maussa
On November 26, 2005 Ricky Hatton, the IBF and The Ring super lightweight champion, met Carlos Maussa, the WBA super lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Hatton was 27 years old with a record of 39-0, and Maussa was 34 with a record of 20-2. Hatton was on an undefeated 39-fight winning streak and Maussa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hatton stopped Carlos Maussa via KO in the 9th round. Became the unified super lightweight champion.
7. Ricky Hatton defeats Juan Lazcano
On May 24, 2008 Ricky Hatton defended his IBO and The Ring super lightweight titles against Juan Lazcano. Hatton was 29 years old with a record of 43-1, and Lazcano was 33 with a record of 37-4-1. Both Hatton and Lazcano were coming off a loss. Hatton won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
8. Ricky Hatton defeats Juan Urango
On January 20, 2007 Ricky Hatton, the The Ring super lightweight champion, met Juan Urango, the IBF super lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Hatton was 28 years old with a record of 41-0, and Urango was 26 with a record of 17-0-1. Hatton was on an undefeated 41-fight winning streak and Urango was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Hatton won via unanimous decision. Became the unified super lightweight champion.
9. Ricky Hatton KOs Tony Pep
On March 26, 2001 Ricky Hatton fought Tony Pep for the vacant WBU super lightweight title. Hatton was 22 years old with a record of 22-0, and Pep was 36 with a record of 41-7-1. Hatton was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Pep was coming off a win. Hatton stopped Tony Pep via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.