Ricky Hatton announces retirement

Former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion Ricky Hatton has announced his retirement from boxing.

The 32-year-old has not fought since his defeat to Manny Pacquiao in May 2009 and, despite being linked with several big-name fights since, most notably against - Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr - the Hitman has now called time on his glittering 14-year professional career.
Hatton's retirement signals the end of a dramatic career that has seen him achieve success at welterweight and light-welterweight level.
Hatton beat Jon Thaxton to become the British light-welterweight champion in 2000 and went on to dominate the division, with his most notable victory at that weight coming in 2005 against IBF champion Kostya Tszyu.
Hatton then beat Carlos Maussa before moving up to welterweight where he defeated Luis Collazo to claim the WBA title.
Rapidly earning a reputation as one of Britain's most popular sportsmen, Hatton went on to challenge WBC kingpin Mayweather in Las Vegas - only to be stopped in the 10th round.
Undeterred by his first loss in boxing, Hatton returned to winning ways with victories over Juan Lazcano and Paulie Malignaggi before facing pound-for-pound champion Pacquiao.
The two met at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in May 2009, when Hatton was knocked out cold in the second round to leave the Mancunian with a 45-2, 32KOs record.
Since then, Hatton has gone on to become a successful promoter - while he has helped guide brother Matthew's career.