Thursday, March 18, 2010

Amir Khan urges Ricky Hatton to retire from boxing

Britain's Amir Khan has urged former champion Ricky Hatton not to continue his boxing career.
"I think he should retire," said Khan, who is preparing for his American debut with a WBA light-welterweight defence against Paulie Malignaggi on 15 May.
"He's beaten some great fighters and the only two he has lost to have been pound-for-pound best in the world.
"He has the respect of the British fans and boxers and I think he should hang his gloves up and relax now."
Hatton first retired after losing to Floyd Mayweather in 2007 but returned to the ring a year later.
He has not fought since being knocked out in the second round in Las Vegas by Filipino Manny Pacquiao last May, but announced plans for a return in 2010 last December.
Malignaggi was one of Hatton's victims but has warned Khan he has raised his game since that defeat in 2008.
Malignaggi offers to fight Hatton
The American, stopped by Hatton in the 11th round, won a rematch with Juan Diaz in December to re-establish his credentials as a world title contender.

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