English boxer Ricky Hatton appears ready to make his retirement
permanent.
Hatton, 31, was due to make a return to the ring in June but
now looks certain to call it a day, according to a report in
England's
The Sun.
A former world light-welterweight and welterweight champion,
Hatton had originally planned to continue his career, despite a
devastating KO by Filipino Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. Hatton was
knocked down for the third and final time with a second remaining
in the second round of their IBO light-welterweight title bout in
May, 2009.
Hatton had resumed training last month after a holiday in
Australia.
Since then, Hatton has broken training, leaving his
Manchester base for a weekend with friends at his property on the
Spanish island of Tenerife, off the west coast of Africa.
Hatton's parents, had been among the strongest voices urging
Hatton to retire.
Hatton is now expected to focus on his growing promotional
business, which boasts a stable of six fighters and a satellite
broadcasting deal.
