Ricky Hatton RIP

[Dodge]

Isn’t that that point of him acting a ****? Just ignoring the fight would be a much more effective way to deal with this bullshit

That fucking disgraceful disrespect goes far beyond plugging the fight for PPV mate. That was fuck all to do with hype and the usual bluster. That was all to do with being an absolute ****.

 

[Axel Freed]

A warrior is anyone who enters the ring regardless of talent or success. I know.

I do too. I don't doubt any man's bravery who enters a ring but a warrior like Ricky is a different category of brave

 

[Axel Freed]

Those slagging off Jr need to understand the context here, he's not being disrespectful to Ricky he's being disrespectful to Eddie - a **** of a man (much like any other promoter) who Eubank has been at loggerheads with for years

 

[Dodge]

Those slagging off Jr need to understand the context here, he's not being disrespectful to Ricky he's being disrespectful to Eddie - a **** of a man (much like any other promoter) who Eubank has been at loggerheads with for years

There's no doubt Eddie laid a trap for him and kept labouring the point, but come on...read the fucking room. Fucking alienating the whole of the boxing community in 30 seconds of utter disrespect for an icon of British boxing, not yet laid to rest. Not a great career move. Dumb ****.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Made me nearly cry that, two blokes having fun, laughing about fuck all, beautiful

 

[warpig]

At least Benn was respectful

Ricky said in many interviews that Nigel Benn was his boxing hero growing up. Guess this is why Connor has donned the city top today.

 

[I'm Blue]

About 5 minutes 28 seconds in.
Class from Connor and don’t just mean the shirt.
I’ll be cheering Connor on after Juniors behaviour in that press conference.
Read the room, shut your mouth and show some respect.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Those slagging off Jr need to understand the context here, he's not being disrespectful to Ricky he's being disrespectful to Eddie - a **** of a man (much like any other promoter) who Eubank has been at loggerheads with for years

Thats a valid excuse before Hearn explains that he was going to speak about Hatton. Had he then shut up and allowed him to speak, fair enough. He could even had carried on with the petulance afterwards. The fact he heard that he wanted to mention Hatton not once but twice and still carried on goes beyond that and shows complete disrespect for Hatton.

Absolute ****, I hope that he gets much more publicity then he could ever had hoped for with that act of disrespect now and the entire world let's the prick know exactly what they think of him. That should not be allowed to be erased from anybodies memory.

 

[ninjamonkey]

It would be a fitting tribute to name the new north stand after him, a true blue and great human being.

Respectfully, i think the stand name has to be reserved for city employees, be that players/managers etc.

But on that theme, I think it would be a fantastic tribute to dedicate a suite in the new hotel to him, deck a room out in Hatton memorabilia. If there is a gym within the building, naming that after him too would be great.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Those slagging off Jr need to understand the context here, he's not being disrespectful to Ricky he's being disrespectful to Eddie - a **** of a man (much like any other promoter) who Eubank has been at loggerheads with for years

and why is eddie hearn a **** of a man? Has one of his fighters beaten someone you rate?

 

[Ysabel 123]

What a ****

He has reverted to You Tuber/Jake Paul/Connor McGreggor tactics to bring heat on himself by being the villian to get publicity/money/more views!

There is a reason that Promoters wont touch him and his Dad only turned up in his corner out of respect for Nigel Benn!

Boxing taught Ricky (and thousand of other kids) discipline, how to be a man, and put them on the right track! Hatton becoming a world champion just proves that and acts as motivation to us all!

Eubank is desperate to be relevant and be liked, but never will be either!

It would be funny as fuck if Connor Benn refused to fight him!



Anyway, I'm sure Ricky would be pissing is sides at us all getting offended on his behalf!
Their last tear up was a fight of the year contender! A repeat of that would be a top tribute to him!

 

[Ysabel 123]

So sad and such a loss. He was a top fella, who even until as recently as last week was offering support to a young boxer who was being bullied at school.

He will be much missed.

I noticed Pep looked very emotional. I'm proud of the club for the remembrance ceremony for Ricky - total respect. Even the scum players applauded and that was really appreciated.

Bless you Ricky xx

'Scum players'? come on mate. They were United players representing their club for a Manchester hero.

Sunday was about every fan in the ground remembering Manchester finest! Its what we do in Manchester (that and win trebles)!

 

[Ysabel 123]

I wonder if a statue outside the Manchester Arena would be more fitting? He fought 15 fights there, winning 14 of them. There were some cracking nights in there watching Ricky, the night he defeated Kostya Tszyu was electric!

Plus with him being loved by more than just City fans and him being a Manchester icon, a city centre statue would get more traction from locals and tourists.

Without a shadow of a doubt mate, The Arena was his home ground, he was Manchesters champion, not City's!
Oasis and Ricky made it cool to support City in the 90's/early 2000's without even trying. I remember not giving a fuck that my first ever season ticket was in 96 and we got Relegated, because Liam Gallager wore that drill top at MAine Road! (i went to every City that Season, but wasn't allowed to go to Oasis with my older cousin)!

Anyway, thanks for being a blue Ricky! you always manged to make us all smile!

 

[Ysabel 123]

I'm not sure what the sports facilities are like at the Connell College which is part of the CFA campus. But IMO a boxing club/academy in Ricky's honor (as part of City in the Comunity at the College), for local kids who need a bit of direction and somewhere to learn, would be exactly what he would want as a legacy!

 

[Ysabel 123]

Having seen the outpouring of love people had for this great man over the last few days, hearing the stories and not hearing one bad word said about him, not one.
I’m of the belief that Manchester needs to honour him with a statue.
Set right in the heart of city centre, a city he loved and city that loved him.
A true working class hero.
A man of the people.
A gentleman.
A warrior.
He deserves to be remembered, respected and honoured.

I think a Statue at the Arena in town! That is where he shocked the world and made the best pound for pound boxer in the world at the time, quit on his stool and give up his belts rather than face another round against Hatton!

 

[Ysabel 123]

Conor Benn wearing a First Advice retro City shirt to honour the memory of Ricky.
Respect when respect is due.
Ricky touched the heart of every person he ever came into contact with. What a legacy, what a legend.
So very, very sad.

That (the First Advice Shirt) has got to have something to do with a blue! That was the shirt we wore when we beat Spurs 3-4 in the FA Cup, and he just happens to wear that exact shirt at a press conference at Spurs ground ha!

mint!

 

[kippaxwarrior]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but Phil Foden turned up at his house yesterday unannounced and left a bouquet of flowers and his shirt he wore on Sunday

 

[Chrisja1000]

I try to stay away from SM as much as possible, but just seen Mark Crossley (ex Forest keeper) using Ricky's name to sell CBD oil to “cure/help” depression. What a horrible shameless twat.

 

[Originals]

I try to stay away from SM as much as possible, but just seen Mark Crossley (ex Forest keeper) using Ricky's name to sell CBD oil to “cure/help” depression. What a horrible shameless twat.

Anthony Fowler done the same, disgusting. I think its Fowlers CBD that Crossley promotes

 

[Matt Diablo]

At least Benn was respectful

I like Conner Benn more and more. Thought he came out looking good in celebrity SAS recently too. Seems a clever sincere bloke tbh