Hatton eyes Mayweather Jnr rematch

Last Modified: 07 Oct 2008
Source: ITN

Ricky Hatton has admitted he would love to secure a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jnr before he retires.

Hatton, who has just turned 30, was knocked out by Mayweather in last year in the only defeat of his 45-fight professional career.

The Hyde Hitman raised eyebrows by hiring Mayweather's father - Floyd Mayweather Snr - as his trainer as he prepares to take on IBF light-welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi on November 22.

Hatton's agreement with Mayweather Snr extends no further than next month's fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, but if their partnership proves a success, then it could continue.

Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao and Manuel Marquez have been touted as possible opponents for Hatton if he defeats Malignaggi and a rematch with Mayweather could also be on the cards if the American can be tempted out of retirement.

That has raised the incredible prospect of Hatton being trained to fight Mayweather Jnr by his opponent's father.

Hatton said: "If Floyd Jnr does come out of retirement I don't know what would happen with Floyd Snr training me, but obviously I'd like to fight him again.

"Father and son is a very touchy subject and we'd have to cross that bridge when we come it.

"Floyd Snr is of the opinion that Floyd Jnr has forgotten that his dad helped him to get to the top, but I'm not going to ask too many questions about their relationship."

He added: "Floyd Jnr is all about controversy and he'll want to come out and fight at some point, I'm pretty certain of that.

"De La Hoya, Pacquiao and Marques are among the best pound-for-pound fighters so I'd like to get at least one of them or Floyd after Malignaggi.

Hatton will spend two weeks training with Mayweather Snr in Manchester before flying to Vegas with him on October 16 in preparation for the Malignaggi fight.

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