Ricky Hatton Disses Prince Naseem Hamed
By Johnny Benz, Doghouse Boxing (May 18, 2008) Doghouse Boxing  
Ricky Hatton doesn't want to go out like Prince Naseem Hamed. Hatton wants to end his career with his reputation in good standing, something he feels Hamed didn't accomplish when he abruptly quit boxing.

Quoted by the Daily Mail UK, Hatton stated: "Naz was one of the greatest champions Britain has had. He won world titles and had that wonderful knockout power. He went to the United States and did well but lost to Barrera, which was no shame because he was one of the best pound-for-pound boxers at the time."

Hatton dissed Hamed for a poor showing in his comeback fight and then ducking out of the game. "Naz had his comeback fight which wasn't one of his best and we never saw him again. I don't want the memories of my career to be put on the back burner because people say: “The minute he got beat he was never the same”, said Hatton.

Hatton's next fight is against Juan Lazcano on Saturday, May 24.



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