Quotes by Ricky Hatton

“Id shout Hey Dan! Can I have your sausage? and hed nod yes. Then: Hey Dan, how about the bacon? - and then the eggs, and then the toast - and hed say yes, yes yes.”

“The one thing thats hurt in my career is people saying I dont want to come out of Manchester or fight people.”

“Its always been my dream to come to the United States for a big fight, ... But the paymaster likely is going to have the final say. The crowds we could generate in Manchester for say a Floyd Mayweather fight would make it difficult to go anywhere else.”

“Over the last couple of years we have been offered deals by other promoters but we have always stayed with Frank because we like him.”

“What is happening is not ideal. Sometimes nothing goes smoothly in the preparation for fights, and that is when you have to show what kind of champion you are and deal with whatever is put in front of you. This is just another obstacle, and if it does go to court then I will be as equally determined to overcome it.”

“ I have been very pleased with Dennis Hobson, ... We spoke to many people about the prospect of working with them and Dennis delivered. He put his money where his mouth is and delivered the fight.”

“Dennis has put his money where his mouth is and put this deal on the table because he said he could get me what I wanted.”

“Ill go gentle on him, ... I promise not to rough him up too much. I just think him saying stuff like that is just him. Hes like the Junior Witter of America, he hasnt got a good word to say about anyone expect himself. Personality wise, hes very different to me, thats for sure.”

“[But Hatton knows just how difficult it will be to defeat the Pretty Boy.] Hes got amazing skills, ... Hes pound-for-pound the best in the world, hes great to watch, skilful, lightning fast, I always watch his fights. But I dont think hes the biggest fighter in the world. I dont think hes got much physical strength. When I went to see him fight Gatti, I saw him at the weigh-in and asked myself the question whether or not he was big enough or tough enough to hold me off for 12 rounds. And thatll be the big question once the fight comes along.”

“Frank has got a shock from our witness statements. He feels its better if they are cross-examined - but he should be prepared for the truth to come out.”