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Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton locked horns in 2009 in a bout that outlined each of their careers
MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao mourned the demise of British boxer Ricky Hatton because the Filipino boxing icon remembered his former opponent not only for being a competitor but additionally a “courageous and type man in life.”
Hatton, 46, was found dead at his residence in Hyde, Higher Manchester on Sunday, September 14.
“I’m deeply saddened to listen to concerning the passing of Ricky Hatton. He was not solely an awesome fighter contained in the ring but additionally a courageous and type man in life,” Pacquiao wrote on his social media accounts.
“My prayers and deepest condolences exit to the Hatton household and all his family members. Might the Lord offer you power and luxury on this troublesome time. Might he relaxation in peace.”
Pacquiao and Hatton locked horns in Might 2009 in a bout that outlined each of their careers.
Preventing within the gentle welterweight division for the primary time, Pacquiao delivered some of the iconic knockouts in boxing historical past as he caught Hatton with a superbly timed left hook that ended the combat within the second spherical.
Pacquiao wrested the Worldwide Boxing Group and The Ring titles from Hatton, then went on to beat Miguel Cotto at welterweight and Antonio Margarito at tremendous welterweight inside the subsequent 1 1/2 yr as he turned the primary and solely boxer to win world titles in eight totally different weight courses.
Whereas that bout additional propelled Pacquiao to stardom, it took an awesome toll on Hatton.
Hatton fell into despair and resorted to ingesting and taking medication after shedding to Pacquiao, admitting that he thought of suicide.
It took over three years earlier than “The Hitman” fought once more as he returned to the ring in November 2012, falling prey to Ukraine’s Vyacheslav Senchenko by way of a ninth-round knockout in what proved to be his closing combat.
Hatton completed his profession with a 45-3 file (32 knockouts).
“We shared unforgettable moments in boxing historical past and I’ll at all times honor the respect and sportsmanship he confirmed,” stated Pacquiao.
“Ricky fought bravely, not simply within the ring, however in his journey via life. He actually had combat and we’re all blessed to have been a part of his great journey.”
Hatton was supposed to return out of retirement and make a boxing comeback in December in opposition to UAE’s Eisa Al Dah in Dubai. – Rappler.com
